Swamped by the buzz of hustle

The kind that says we make it or die

Anxious of the fierce tide on our pilgrimage

Overwhelmed by goals unmet

And saddened by our limitations

How can we see anything to be grateful for

But why can’t we?

The blessing of good friends and a healthy community

The gift of a thriving family we can ordinarily not afford

What about the breath we breathe so we can try again

A serene space to call our own

The beautiful sounds of the birds on the tree

Good water to drink

And basic needs being met

If all we see is what we don’t have or can’t achieve

We would have robbed ourselves of the scarce gift of mindfulness to see all we have and have achieved

What are you mindful of today?

©️Rissih