THE SCOBY OF GRATITUDE IS APPRECIATION -

                       THE SCOBY OF GRATITUDE IS APPRECIATION -

I have contemplated Gratitude a lot because there have been a variety of seemingly innocent attitudes in me that conspired against it; perfectionism, unreasonable expectations of others, and my inner child's heart that had been broken too deeply and to often to readily recognize what had been truly fortunate...... about the way I grew up. Eventhough it takes some time for a “Gratitude Practice," with any depth... to take hold...the idea that being grateful was good, first hit my radar screen in a meaningful way in my early 20ies.  This happened when I started a program of recovery in Al-Anon, attending Unity Church, and studying metaphysics. Since then many moments of quiet contemplation and mantra recitation have opened me to connecting with gratitude in a way that goes beyond your typical lists or obligatory thank you’s.

These days folks like to try to whip up gratitude, to heighten their frequency and magnify their manifesting mojo (which serves a purpose of refocusing their  intention - but is not really the same as the naturally or spontaneously occurring appreciation in a flow that feels more akin to grace.) I can deliberately think about what I ought to be grateful for like "count my blessings," and that does put "things in perspective,” but what really fuels or CREATES gratitude is when I deeply APPRECIATE an experience of living.  Most often this APPRECIATION comes in through my 5 standard senses, or sometimes through my “spidey senses,”  and merges with a recognition of what is rare, exceptional or precious that comes with age and a little bit of garnered wisdom. 

So if you are wondering about SCOBY it’s the:

(commonly used acronym for "symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast", and is formed after the completion of a unique fermentation process of lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria, and yeast to form several sour foods and beverages such as kombucha and kimchi. Wikipedia)

So do what you can to enjoy and appreciate your life, and there you will find your SCOBY for GRATITUDE!    Peace - N - Happy