I often repeat myself each week in my gratitude blog. With that in mind, I’m pausing to look a little more deeply, a little more specifically at the things for which I am most grateful.
As I look back over the week, I am grateful for moments of solitude. I’ve had a few moments of downtime, moments to just spend by myself, to be introspective and attempt to focus on where my life is heading, what I want from life, what paths I need to be taking.
This week, I enjoyed a performance with the Choral Society celebrating Birmingham AIDS Outreach’s Open House. I’m so grateful for the camaraderie I enjoy with my brothers in this amazing group. It is absolutely without a doubt the best thing I have done for myself this year. I’ve grown in countless ways. As we were singing, I realized that I am now an active part of Birmingham’s gay community. It was a humbling and surreal feeling. BAO does such great work for the community. I’m grateful to have a small role in their work, because while I don’t believe that I personally know anyone who has AIDS, I know it is important for these individuals to have a place of refuge and support.
The weather has been very cold these last few days. As I was taking a shower the other morning, the thought came to me as the hot water was flowing down on me, just how very blessed I am be able to take a warm shower, to live in a warm house, to have clothing, shelter, and so many things that are all too easily taken for granted.
I’m grateful for the sacred in my life. As a spiritual person, my beliefs, my ideas and my relationship with my God have gone through a great deal of transition throughout the last few months and years. I’m grateful for the belief that God loves me in spite of the many things in my life that are unanswered spiritually, things that are difficult or the beliefs that I have that go against the commonly accepted “norm”.
Here’s my confession: There’s no way I can possibly step back and deny that I am a blessed individual. There may not be a lot of money in my bank account, but I am wealthy because I have friends who care deeply about me, I have talents which are growing. I’m grateful to continue to be employed and to live in a country where I’m able to enjoy the freedom to live my life. Peace be with you, my friend.
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