Monday, April 16, 2007

Gratitude

Gratitude

After a couple of days into my chicken pox, my mum asked if I know/feel hunger yet. I said no.

Not only do I not feel/know hunger, I do not know/feel thirst as well.

I felt this body could go without food and drink.

Actually, I had one such experience once - during one of my meditation session.

Hunger and thirst were not issues at all.

I do believe this is possible.

Unfortunately, I don't have the opportunity to find out.

Cos' I was swamped with food and drink everyday.

There was so much to eat and drink all the time I wonder if I'm having chicken pox.

It sure doesn't feel like it.

My mum and this particular student (and friend) of mine fed me so well I won't be surprised if I put on weight instead of losing weight (like most people) after the illness.

My family and friends do not need to buy me all those fruits, cook all those food and boil all the herbal drinks for me, but they did.

Especially that friend of mine.

She would come to my house everyday, without fail, bringing me one whole basket full of goodies.

And my sister.

She does not need to mop my room everyday, but she did.

I asked myself, " Of what do I deserve such kindness and generosity from my family and friends?"

It was something that was heartening, that touches me deep into the core, that overwhelms me and makes me cry.

Not tears of sadness.

Nor tears of joy.

But tears of immerse gratitude and appreciation for the love and care from my family and friends.

I feel I am very fortunate.


To my family, friends and all those who worked behind the scenes :

Maitre-Light thanks you.

Sincerely from the heart.

For taking such great care of me during the 2 weeks.

For all the love, the care, the hard work, the effort, the time and the energy which all of you gave to me.

Thank you.

I'm very grateful and thankful to all of you.

Namaste :)