An attitude of gratitude is more than a rhyming phrase.When you are grateful for things that happen to you, for you and to others, you put yourself in a place of receiving more of those good things. Being grateful for the good and for the bad helps you to grow spiritually and it teaches humility. The bible even tells us to give thanks for all things and that's because all things are working together for our good. The Universe is conspiring to make things happen for us that will enable us to walk in our purpose. You may wonder why some doors may close and some open. That's because you are being led to your purpose and when you are out of your purpose you always have the feeling that something is missing. Grumbling and complaining won't change a thing, trust me. That's the time to surrender and say "Thank you" because God is working it out for you. Have you ever been in a situation where you were upset about something that didn't go the way you planned and then later on you find out that it was a good thing it didn't work for you? That's what I like to call "Divine Intervention" because although it looked good at the time God was on the job covering and protecting you from disaster. So when you're sitting in traffic and you feel like you will never get there, pause and say "thank you" because it's possible that the Universe is working in your favor to help you avoid a horrific accident. Even when you get let go from a job and I know it sounds crazy but still say "thank you" because it could be an opportunity for you to start your own business, go back to school or to find the job that better suits you.
One thing I've learned about being grateful is to keep a gratitude journal and to make daily entries about the things I'm grateful for. It doesn't have to be anything spectacular, just the simple things that you are grateful for that your heart brings to you. I do miss a day or two but no more than that and I always to try to include something that made me smile, or made me laugh at the end of the entry.
I love colors so I use different color pens and some cute stickers to keep it fun and when I reflect on some of the things I may have written in the past, it brings back not only the nice memory of the event but also the warm feeling that only gratitude can give you. So I offer that you too start your own gratitude journal and when you're making your entries feel those feelings of being grateful and thankful for all that has happened to you and for you. Just remember that God has your back and He only wants the best for you. These are some of the things I'm most grateful for:
I love colors so I use different color pens and some cute stickers to keep it fun and when I reflect on some of the things I may have written in the past, it brings back not only the nice memory of the event but also the warm feeling that only gratitude can give you. So I offer that you too start your own gratitude journal and when you're making your entries feel those feelings of being grateful and thankful for all that has happened to you and for you. Just remember that God has your back and He only wants the best for you. These are some of the things I'm most grateful for:
My Love taking me to see my favorite band on New Years Eve 2011. Yes, we had a blast!!!
My beautiful aunt, neices, sister, cousins all alive and well
My parents in their 70's living on their own, healthy and doing well
My Boogie Boo
My quote for this day is "life is too short to be unhappy so just be grateful"
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