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What are you grateful for?

03/02/2010 11 Comments Add Comment Posted by Editor

Squeeze every bit of happiness out of 2010 that you can by ditching the complaining!

So take this moment to ask yourself... “Are you happy with your life & the way it is unfolding?”

Maybe we can’t always be happy or feel happy, though if we look inward the answers are always there for us.

Shifting your focus to the brighter side allows you to take your back your power & moves you away from blaming a person or an event. If you allow yourself to see the hidden blessings, it will lessen the pain of what you think you missed out on.

How to be grateful

When you start to be grateful for what you have the spin-off effect is that you start to feel happy & contented with what you have.

A research project on Gratitude & Thankfulness (Emmons & McCullough, 2003) showed those who kept gratitude journals on a weekly basis exercised more regularly, reported fewer physical symptoms, felt better about their lives as a whole, and were more optimistic about the upcoming week compared to those who recorded hassles or neutral life events.

To start the process, invest in a gratitude journal and write down at least 3-5 things that you already have, & what you would like to receive. Doing this in the morning is a brilliant way to start the day to energise & mentally prepare for what’s ahead. If you catch public transport you can use this time to write, or even in your lunch break. Or before you go to bed pay tribute from start to finish of what has occurred in your day. You will be eager to sleep, ready for another day to record love & blissful moments.

By actively choosing to acknowledge gratitude on a daily basis you can dissolve the lack feelings of “I don’t have enough” (eg. Enough time, love, peace, money etc.) By reaching for a better feeling, this allows you to stay in the now to receive with an open heart.

By having a yearly journal, you then have the opportunity to go back and see what you’ve been able to bring into your life.

As a great way to condition your mind go through the alphabet from A-Z and state what you are grateful for & why.

Have fun & in-joy the full benefits of appreciating & showing & sharing an Attitude of Gratitude to all that come your way.

With Love, Thanks & Blessings for taking time to connect with the most important person there is, You!

Cimone-Louise Fung is a natural Clairvoyant & Intuitive Mentor. She has been enthusiastically offering workshops on various spiritually subjects for nearly a decade. Her workshops celebrate self-love, self-awareness through remembering the stillness & joy within. www.cimone-louise.com

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Article Comments

Posted by tommygirl3

Adelaide South Australia, 04/02/2010

Lately, there have been some horrible things happening to people around me, so naturally because I care for them, it affects me deeply. However, it has also made me so greatful for the position I am in, and for the person I have and am becoming. I am not only a mother, but this is the thing I am most greatful for.

Posted by billieray

Sydney NSW, 05/02/2010

Hi Cimone - Loved the article - am going to invest in a Gratitude Journal You will be one of the things I am grateful for. Keep up the good work.
Billie

Posted by sandonato

Varsity Lakes,QLD, 06/02/2010

as long as I have a pulse that's a good place to start!!!!

Posted by happiFran

Sydney, 08/02/2010

Great article. It's a simple shift in perspective that brings about huge changes in the way you experience life

This process works for me all the time. Thanks for the reminder Cimone-Louise!x

Posted by gratefulmu

Wollongong, New South Wales, 11/02/2010

A really good article. Thanks for reminding me to be grateful for all that I have. A gratitude journal is a great idea. I'm also grateful for the beautiful, gorgeous kids I have and the wonderful husband I have too! Always fond of how gently you put things. Thanks Cimone-Louise xox

Posted by SusanR

Sydney, 11/02/2010

Great article! I recently had a pretty off day and decided to write down 6 things I was grateful for, it totally changed my state of mind when I realised those 6 things were pretty significant.

Just got to get into the habit of doing it daily, like anything that is good for you.

Posted by sims

MELBOURNE, 11/02/2010

You never cease to amaze me.
It so true. If only we were more grateful for what DO have rather than worry and stress about what we DON'T have?? How much better would life be??

I make a promise to you , but importantly to myself, I will start a gratitute journal tonight!
Thankyou.

Posted by zannado

Launceston, Tasmania, 13/02/2010

Many thanks Cimone-Louise! I am inspired and about to write the ABCs of gratitude for all I have in my World and in my Life!!!! Happiness is a choice of reality!

Thank you Zanna

Posted by nicnoxx

Bronte, NSW, 22/02/2010

Great article Cimone. It's always a great way to shift my mindset and come back into the now by focusing on all the things in life I'm grateful for. Today I'm grateful for the sunshine, for love, and for your ongoing wisdom and support! you're a gem x

Posted by tbird2

Sydney, 09/03/2010

What a great article! Being grateful for what I have is something that always gives me extra energy when I need it. Thanks for the reminder! :-)

Posted by pandabear

Melbourne, 28/03/2010

Loved the article sweetie. Have been meaning to get a gratitude journal for a couple of weeks. Reading this tells me, that the universe wants me to get one and stop procrastinating!

xxoo

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