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Post by BW on Aug 28, 2010 12:41:05 GMT -5
When you start to feel grateful for what you already have, you will start to attract more of the good things - more of the things you can be grateful for."
- Dr. Joe Vitale
As Robin would say, "Holy Cyclical Cycles, Batman!" But, you know what? The Boy Wonder would be correct!
It doesn't matter what you have, or how much you have of it! Be grateful for whatever it is, and however much you have. That is where you need to start! If you are grateful for what you have, you WILL get more for which you can be grateful again!
When you get more, you will have more to be grateful for. Then you get more. And you will be more grateful. Then you get more. And you will be more grateful. And so on. And so on. And so on.
How come the simple things always seem hard??
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Post by caressa on Aug 28, 2010 14:40:58 GMT -5
As my meditation once said, "Give thanks it is already on it's way." Again when we accept, what is in the moment, it is always helpful to say thank you, for what you have, for the insight and the knowledge given and the blessings that come or have come as a result of what you have in the moment.
Life grows from right now. When we find that awareness and acceptance, things begin to change for us. It is poetry in motion.
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Post by BW on Aug 28, 2010 16:17:31 GMT -5
I hope to make this a daily thread....
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Post by BW on Aug 29, 2010 8:32:42 GMT -5
"Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly."
- Robert H. Schuller
Are you procrastinating something? Is there something that you want to do, but just don't have things in place? Not ready to start it yet because everything is not perfect?
Here is my suggestion - just get started! What are you waiting for? Start now and make changes as you go along. Look at it this way - if you just start and do a little bit each day, at the end of 3-months you will have something. It still might not be perfect, but you will have something! If you do nothing, and wait until the time is perfect, at the end of 3-months, you may still have... nothing!
As Micheal Masterson says in his book, Ready Aim Fire, you are best to start now and make refinements and updates as you go along. As you progress, you can fine-tune your processes as you make progress. (As a side note, I hope to meet him in November!)
If there is something you should be doing... start today! The weekend is a great day to start!
Be Well.
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Post by BW on Aug 29, 2010 23:55:24 GMT -5
Love is not blind - it sees more, not less. But because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
- Julins Gordon
Holding a grudge helps no one. When you have gratitude in your heart, letting go is easier.
Open your heart, fill it with gratitude, and life is better.
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Post by BW on Aug 31, 2010 10:28:16 GMT -5
You see, but you do not observe."
- Sherlock Holmes
What a great quote! Many people understand what this means... You see what is happening, but since you are not fully present, you do not observe - you cannot put the pieces together, logical deduction fails. But, technically, you can describe what you saw.
Basically, this is the same with gratitude. If you just say, "Thank You" without meaning it, it is not true gratitude.
Get the picture??
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Post by BW on Sept 1, 2010 13:22:06 GMT -5
"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them."
- Michael Jordan
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Work got you running around ragged? Is there no way that the gratitude will be flowing for you, even if you tried??
If that is the case, then it won't! When you put the expectation out to the Universe, you will get it. Don't feel that the Gratitude Fairy will be coming your way? Keep thinking that, because she won't!
You NEED to expect the gratitude to come to you. That should be easy seeing as the gratitude is already within you! It is there! Get quiet and bring it forth!
You got it!
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Post by BW on Sept 2, 2010 10:52:35 GMT -5
"Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you."
- Madeline Bridges
All I have to say today is, Don't Hold Back! (OK - I probably have more to say than that...)
Seriously though. Give today everything you have! I can guarantee that if you give all you can give, you will get so much back that your gratitude levels will be off the scale!
Think of the possibilities!! How awesome will today be if you went all out - gave 110% at EVERYTHING you did today. There is no way the day would go badly!
Besides, what do you have to loose?
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Post by BW on Sept 3, 2010 7:04:24 GMT -5
"When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears."
- Anthony Robbins
Simple question for you today: Which would you rather have, Fear or Abundance?
Sounds like an easy question, doesn't it? In reality, you have the choice each and every moment. Ironically enough, most people actually unconsciously pick Fear!
Break the habit and choose Abundance! Be grateful! Have more gratitude in your life.
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Post by caressa on Sept 3, 2010 10:32:27 GMT -5
Personally, if I am not grateful, I get an abundance of fear. Fear that thngs will run out, especially with food for me. Every time I found myself with some money, I would go to the grocery store. I have found that my drug of choice was always more, yet when I got it, I was never happy. It got so I had no room for what I bought and the stuff I had would expire and i would have to through it away.
Going out to get more, when you already have is a sickness in itself. Going out and buying more because it is on sale and a 'bargain' isn't always a saving. If you buy it and you don't need it, then it becomes greed fed on the feeling of need. God supplies my needs, I don't have to.
The other day, I saw a woman asking for something that she had a coupon on. Someone had given her the coupon. She didn't know what the article was but she was going to buy it because she could save money. How can you save on something you don't know what it is and what it's purpose is. The whole situation, was a good lesson and gave me pause for thought.
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Post by BW on Sept 4, 2010 15:45:51 GMT -5
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."
- Maya Angelou
(Thanks for the quote, Nic!)
This quote reminds me of unconsciously taking something or someone for granted.
It is one thing to "do right" by acknowledging the beauty of the butterfly. Clearly, this is the first step. It is much better than NOT noticing the butterfly and the beauty it beholds.
If you want to take it up a notch, "admit the changes" that have taken place and admire the butterfly for the metamorphosis it has completed. Ponder the process and acknowledge the butterfly for going through it.
On a more concrete basis, rather than "just" be grateful for someone in your life, be grateful for the activities that he or she have completed or started. Are you grateful for your spouse for doing the laundry? There is a direct benefit for you there. How about being grateful for the fact that he/she gave up other activities in order to do the laundry!
Think of it as indirect gratitude :-) (I just made that up! I think I like it!)
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Post by BW on Sept 5, 2010 12:49:47 GMT -5
"Can you see the holiness in those things you take for granted--a paved road or a washing machine? If you concentrate on finding what is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul."
- Rabbi Harold Kushner
A long quote for a Saturday! This is just a very eloquent way of saying, ".Take nothing for granted. See the good in every situation. Do this all the time, and your life will be filled with gratitude."
2 simple steps is all it takes. However, this is not always easy! Get rid of any Stinkin' Thinkin'!
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Post by BW on Sept 7, 2010 7:19:04 GMT -5
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
- Walt Disney
Look at all that Walt has completed! This quote also reminds me of the saying, "After all is said and done, a lot is said, and a little is done."
When you are stuck and need to get moving, just do something. Take a small step, regardless of how small. Just do something!
If you are down in the dumps and wallowing in despair, take the smallest step. And then take another. And another.
For example, if you don't feel like going for a run and you planned on it, just get ready to run. Put on your sneakers. Once they are on, just walk outside. You can always turn back. When you get to the end of the walkway, just walk to the end of the street. Keep doing this, and pretty soon, your workout will be completed!
The same is true for any project, task, or activity that needs to be completed.
For many people, today is the start of the week due to a long weekend off. Make today a day of doing, and not talking.
When you accomplish more, you will be more grateful to yourself for what you have finished.
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Post by BW on Sept 8, 2010 7:26:02 GMT -5
"Say to yourself, 'I'm here on purpose, I can accomplish anything I desire, and I do it by being in harmony with the all-pervading creative force in the universe."
- Wayne Dyer
Go back and read that again, but this time, say it OUT LOUD!
You can Be anything you want. You can Do anything you want. And you can Have anything you want. Best part of all? It can all be done in harmony with the universe!
That includes being more grateful!
What is holding you back?
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Post by caressa on Sept 8, 2010 8:08:56 GMT -5
I can do all things through the God of my understanding. What holds most people back fear and lack of faith. When we learn to have the faith, in the program, in God, and in ourselves, anything goes!
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Post by BW on Sept 9, 2010 11:32:47 GMT -5
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things."
- Philippians 4:8
Thanks for the quote, Sue!
I am sure that you realize that your thoughts become things. You should concentrate on only the good things. Stay away from thinking about the bad things!
Just to be clear, this does not mean you completely obliterate bad things from happening and ignoring them. You must certainly deal with any crisis that arrives. Once it is under control, do not dwell on the negative aspects of what happened.
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Post by caressa on Sept 9, 2010 11:44:44 GMT -5
Being able to change a negative into a positive is not always easy or possible. Often we see the negative and can't see the positive within. Often there are energies which are not good for us in the moment and what is good for one doesn't mean it is for the good of all. When we detach, doesn't mean we don't love. Often I have to be grateful for the lesson learned.  |
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Post by BW on Sept 10, 2010 10:20:22 GMT -5
"Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want."
-- Jim Rohn
When you are grateful for the things you currently have, you will be much more happy than you can imagine. This is true of everything, not just physical possessions. This applies to friendship, knowledge, spiritual beliefs, material goods, and even financial rewards. If you are always trying to obtain something new, you will inevitably loss sight of your current possessions and develop a feeling of want, emptiness, and experience a constant void.
Enjoy that which you have. You can still embark on a journey to acquire new things, new skills, new talents, new friends, and anything else you may desire. But do not lose your gratitude for your current situation as you pursue your new wants.
Just keep it all in perspective! Have a great weekend.
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Post by BW on Sept 11, 2010 8:18:24 GMT -5
Pride is an admission of weakness and gratitude is a sign of strength. We can receive graciously and we can give the same way.
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Post by BW on Sept 12, 2010 10:02:59 GMT -5
"Develop an 'Attitude of Gratitude'."
I have a secret weapon in my tool bag - the Gratitude List. Oh I know, you've heard all about gratitude lists, but when was the last time you made one? Whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed, stressed or in fear, the fastest way out is for me to make a quick list of 50 things I'm grateful for.
When I mention this to people, their first reaction is 50?! If 50 seems like a lot to you, too, it's just because you're not in the habit of making gratitude lists. The secret is to list the things you're grateful for that are centered on what you are feeling anxious or fearful about.
For example, when I'm in financial fear, I list all the things around finances I'm grateful for. These usually include that today I have a place to sleep; my rent is paid; the electricity is working (and it helps when I think of all the people who don't even have electricity!); I have money in my pocket; I've always earned money and did so yesterday or last week/month, etc. This works for every topic, and after you get started 50 comes easy.
Today my life is good; I'm appreciative and I know serenity because I know how to develop and live in an attitude of gratitude.
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.