This reminds me of something my minister at Unity Church of Overland Park, Rev. Mary Omwake used to say. She taught us to say (to ourselves or out loud) “God, that’s great!” Even in (especially in?) situations that -appeared- less than great. Not to deny the reality of the situation, nor to force ourselves to be grateful for stuff that we’re really not. But rather to recenter ourselves in a broader context —an awareness of ourselves as a microcosm of All that Is (God). By naming “that” as being “great” we focus the power of our attention on finding or perceiving or calling forth whatever aspect is or could be “great” about whatever it is we are faced with.
This reminds me of something my minister at Unity Church of Overland Park, Rev. Mary Omwake used to say. She taught us to say (to ourselves or out loud) “God, that’s great!” Even in (especially in?) situations that -appeared- less than great. Not to deny the reality of the situation, nor to force ourselves to be grateful for stuff that we’re really not. But rather to recenter ourselves in a broader context —an awareness of ourselves as a microcosm of All that Is (God). By naming “that” as being “great” we focus the power of our attention on finding or perceiving or calling forth whatever aspect is or could be “great” about whatever it is we are faced with.
I so appreciate your take on this, Amy. Thank you!