Photo was taken at Cappanalea, Co.Kerry (Irl)

A hill walk during a recent TY Col√°iste Choilm trip, created some lovely moments. One of our students spotted this little frog on the ground and it became an opportunity to explain about the life cycle of a frog. In many parts of Ireland they have become a protected species because of intense agricultural practices which has wiped them off the grasslands. This frog was found in a bog and has an excellent chance of survival in such a natural habitat.

Thought on Tuesday – May – 22/05/2012

‘Gratefulness is much more than an act, it is a mood that saturates my entire being. My deepest desire is to live every moment in this mood of gratefulness, handing back my whole life in thankfulness to the One who has given me that life.’ ~Author unknown

Certain people seem to have this natural inclination of gratefulness. You know it from their body language. They seem at ease with the swings of life, at ease with their contribution to life and seem less inclined to stress when things don’t go their way. Getting in touch with a sense of gratefulness is at the heart of nearly every religion. When we give thanks for the blessings we receive in life, we are in a much better position to reach our full potential. We begin to understand that we are merely pilgrims on our journey through life. We begin to appreciate that nearly everything in life is a gift, to be enjoyed and shared. These gifts can never be hoarded or can’t become exclusively ours. When they do we are out of touch with the One who has given us the gift. When we have a sense of gratefulness we are indeed in a healthy place both physically and spiritually. Even when life is difficult we still try and keep a sense of gratefulness for even the tiniest of blessings. What are you grateful for in your life today?