Gratefulness and Tithing etc.

Part of prosperity is being thankful to what we already have. I heard Guru Mai speak about gratefulness once and she spoke about being thankful for the good things the blessings as well as the irritations.

"They've paved paradise and put up a parking-lot."
Joni Mitchell "Big Yellow Taxi"

It seems that we really don't know what we have until its gone. Remember a planet is a terrible thing to waste.

Let's take stock in our breath for instance. It moves in and out of my body without me having to think and/or direct it.

We often take for granted what exists. We may not be grateful for our good health until we have a crisis in health. The reason is the desire of ego to keep the illusion of sameness in a world gone wild with change.
Look at the experiences and the forces that you and your significant others have built and maintained in your life. Design a gratefulness ritual for this.

Consider tithing to a cause you feel passionate about--social justice, reducing greenhouse gases (off-setting your carbon footprint), or something closer such as services you receive without charge, or a special savings account for a young person you know, or...

Remember we are all in "it" together.

The Planet is worth saving - ride a bike, telecommute, salute a political candidate that inspires you, tithe.

A Tithe is commonly one-tenth or a small token in service to what calls or supports you. Tithe or donate - you'll feel part of a bigger community.