In modern, fast moving
secular life it is easy to fail to see the beauty, mystery and wonder that are
outside of our control, which must be experienced on their own terms, rather
than ours. With that, one can miss out on the most important ingredient one
needs to have in life, gratitude.
To quote Ralph Waldo
Emerson, “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes
to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have
contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your
gratitude.”
Gratitude allows us to see
the best in those around us, and how they help us to do better and be better. And
in my time with Jaime and Richard I have discovered that this lies at the core
of their relationship.
You see this in what Jaime
says regarding why she chooses today to marry Richard: “I have never known
anyone in my life… that understands me like Richard does. He has recognized and
pointed out so many little things that I do or act or say that I've never
recognized in myself... and when I think about it, he's spot on. And I am the
same person for him.” There’s no mathematical formula for making that happen.
You just have marvel at the wonder of the thing, and like Jaime is, be
profoundly grateful.
You see this in what Richard
says about why he chooses today to marry Jaime: “I find at this point of my
life a deep sense of mystery, wonder and spirituality that ebbs and flows
around daily life… (and) there is no one that I would rather spend my time with
more than Jaime. She brings humor, joy, fun and non-judgmental honesty into my
life everyday – and for that I am grateful.”
As we celebrate Jaime and
Richard’s marriage – in Rumi’s immortal words – “Today, let us swim joyously
with gratitude.” With that in mind, I recite the words of an ancient Jewish
blessing: Blessed are you, Lord, our God, Ruler of the universe, who has
given us life, sustained us and brought us to this joyous time.
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