Grateful Horizons: Leon's Expedition of Appreciation

In the grand theater of life, each one of us takes on a unique role—the CEO of our own existence. It's a powerful position, one that empowers us to make decisions, set goals, and chart our own course. Yet, in the midst of this personal journey, it's important to remember that the world doesn't revolve around us. This delicate balance between self-importance and empathy is what defines our character and shapes our interactions with the world. The CEO of Your Life Being the CEO of your life means taking control of your destiny. It involves making decisions, setting priorities, and striving for personal growth. It's about recognizing your own agency and taking responsibility for your actions and decisions. However, this autonomy should not morph into egocentrism. The World Beyond The world is an intricate web of countless lives, each with its own narrative and struggles. It's a reminder that while you are the protagonist of your story, you are just one character in the...

I am grateful for July 13th, 2023, which was a Thursday, because that day brought about shifts in my mind. Throughout the day, I experienced tiredness, annoyance, and a series of unfortunate events, such as spilling the juice from some cans of dog food on myself. The unpleasant scent lingered throughout the day, making it a challenging day overall. Despite the difficulties, I am grateful for these experiences because they allow me to sit with and process difficult emotions. I recognize that I am not just happiness; I am also boredom, anger, sadness, disappointment, and annoyance. All of these emotions are part of who I am, and it is important to acknowledge and accept them. By sitting in these emotions and exercising gratitude, I gain a broader perspective of myself and my experiences. I can use these moments as opportunities to learn and grow, and hone my coping skills for when similar situations arise in the future.

On the morning of June 30th, 2023, I had a bad dream. In the dream, I met a couple who were initially nice to me, but they suddenly turned against me and my wife without any warning. They even attempted to harm us and take our lives. In self-defense, my wife and I managed to kill the woman, and we also tried to kill the man, but we were unsuccessful. However, he was badly injured and left the scene. Strangely, even though his wife was the one who attacked us, he blamed me for her death. Even though I had lost contact with him, he was a hacker who somehow gained access to my phone. However, I changed my phone information to prevent him from tracing it. One day, while I was at church making an offering, the lady swiped my card using "debit" instead of "credit." Unfortunately, the hacker was able to regain access to my phone and I started receiving disturbing screenshots of naked pictures, people being murdered, and graphic images of worms and gore. So, the...

I'm grateful for the friends I have at work and for having a job. I'm also grateful for the opportunity to learn and expand, especially when it comes to my faith.  Expanding my faith can be a little scary, but that's okay. If I'm not at least a little bit fearful, then I'm probably not pushing myself enough. I'm grateful for the chance to learn how to develop my faith in a more balanced way, one that doesn't rely too heavily on a masculine approach. Practicing faith in a practical way doesn't mean taking a masculine approach. Rather, it involves having faith in the plan or strategy created, not excessively worrying about the specifics of how it will unfold, and actively putting into practice the tenets of it. I'm learning to focus on taking the necessary steps and nurturing the manifestation of my goals or desires into reality. It's about having faith in the process and trusting that things will work out according to a higher plan.

Today, I am grateful to have a day off. It gives me the opportunity to focus on getting more in touch with my intuition, which I see as an inner voice or feeling that helps me navigate through life. I believe that intuition is a type of telepathy that allows us to receive messages from the quantum field or the collective consciousness. Right now, I can feel my intuition speaking to me. The message I'm receiving is about being alert.... at least that is what resonates. It reminds me that there is more to life than just our five physical senses. I'm trying to exercise my intuition and stay alert, because my opinions may not always be accurate. I am thankful that my intuition helps me to remain humble by reminding me that I do not know everything. I make a conscious effort to remain vigilant and stay alert, recognizing that there is always more to learn and discover.

There are mornings when I wake up feeling defeated, but I recognize that these emotions are just fleeting thoughts that are influenced by my physical state of lying in bed. I have noticed that when I feel defeated, there is a sense of heaviness that makes it difficult for me to get up. I refer to this heaviness as depression, which can vary in intensity from day to day. Additionally, I experience mental chatter that includes thoughts of giving up on life. I recognize that the heaviness I feel upon waking up may be influenced by the comfort of my bed, depression, or a combination of both. Regardless of the cause, I understand that these feelings of defeat and heaviness are not fully integrated within me because they tend to disappear once I get up and start my day.  I often feel pressure to accomplish my many priorities and unfinished tasks, which can contribute to my sense of defeat. However, I try to remind myself that these thoughts and emotions are temporary and do n...