Daily Gratitude: My Expression Of Gratitude Today, Is For A Pleasant Evening.
This was not a very extraordinary event in terms of most peoples’ lives, but certainly noteworthy of gratitude. At the local theater, I saw a fun and uplifting movie that made me laugh, lifting my spirits, and after the movie, enjoyed a pleasant meal out at a small local restaurant. It was a good opportunity for “time-out” from day to day concerns. Movies, in particular, can be a great mode of escapism for a bit of relaxation, although it can depend on the type of movie!
It does not take a lot of time or effort to daily focus on Gratitude for the wonders in your life.When we start to look for things to be grateful for, there is suddenly an abundance!It is a wonderful habit to develop, to feel the Gratitude for the wonders in your life, even in the small day to day activities.Notice the many things there are to enjoy and to be grateful for.The smile from a passerby, the happy greeting from a pet, a phone call from a friend, the enjoyment of a stroll, the warmth of sunshine on your skin, and as you notice these, there will be more and more of the pleasant and joyous things coming to your attention.
To develop the ability to manifest in your life, as well as developing the Gratitude “muscle”, some other things to consider are:
creating a vacuum – a space for the new to be manifested, make room to receive
giving – keeping the flow in motion by giving, consider charitable giving, tithing, and personal giving.
creating goals-there are optimal ways to use goals in a manner which will maximise your results
taking “inspired” action – by listening to the inner guidance or divine guidance which can provide steps towards your desired results.
Words have power, and spoken and written words put power into your goals.
These, and more, will be expanded in further posts.
Today, what are the things you are grateful for?Share your Gratitude.
More precious pups! Pets certainly can inspire gratitude, so I would like to share this video clip I found. It is very sweet, with a litter of cute little pups settling to sleep. Have a look:
Beautiful warm sunshine, and an outlook across pastures and trees, to mountains in the far distance – certainly something deserving of Gratitude.
The leaves in the trees are glittering with the reflections of the sun, and the treetops are moving lightly in the breeze. The temperature is warm and comfortable, and the breeze gentle and caressing.
There are many native birds twittering in the trees, calling to each other.
My Himalayan cat is stretched on the deck enjoying the sun, with the two little dogs nearby, also enjoying the sunshine.
There are just a couple of light, fluffy, white, clouds floating across the sky.
Yes, it is a glorious day – a day to be grateful for.
Many of us are fortunate enough to have a friendly little creature as a pet, often pets that look up with those trusting eyes, pets that offer unconditional love, and also companionship, adding joy to our lives.
Earlier this year my 12 year old Maltese died by accident, but although sad, it was also a good thing. It was sudden and apparently painless, and she probably saved herself from the complex and possibly painful trials of treatments for the cancer she had been diagnosed with. The twelve years she gave me as a devoted and adoring pet were precious, and although she died suddenly and accidentally, twelve years was also a reasonable life span for her breed. So although it is sad that she is gone, I am grateful for the twelve years she shared with me and that her passing was sudden and painless for her.
Recently I have purchased another little pup. Although my little Maltese had been a wonderful companion, I didn’t want to have the same breed and be comparing the new dog to my previous dog, so this time I have a little black toy poodle. It is cute and fluffy, and does what puppies do – leaves puddles, and other presents, runs off with my slippers, shreds up paper, plays with puppy toys, and is a bundle of activity, sharing her joy daily with all in her vicinity. I am grateful to have this new little creature and to be able to experience her puppy playfulness and the cuteness of this little fluff-ball curled up asleep, or traipsing around after me.
Dogs and other pets can be so unconditionally giving and loving in their relationship with their owners and families. Perhaps there are lesssons there for us all.
The expression of Gratitude has the capacity to transform your life, to develop the connection with your true inner self and the profound power within, to inspire, and to bring forth bounty and joy into your life.
By establishing the habit of daily reflection on Gratitude for the blessings in your life, you will find you draw more and more of the positive and uplifting energy, emotion and events into your sphere. To establish a new and positive habit, it is recommended to undertake the new behaviour daily for at least thirty days. Daily Gratitude needs not take any time from a busy schedule. Just a quiet moment in the day can be a wonderful opportunity to focus and give gratitude for all the wonderful things in your day.
Please post your expressions of Gratitude so we may all share and mulitply the energy and awesome power of Gratitude.
If you are feeling a little glum and having difficulties with thoughts of Gratitude, that is even more reason to start. As you consider things to be grateful for, your energy and emotions with begin to transcend to higher levels, and you will find more and more around you worthy of your gratitude. Start even with something small – the connection and possibilities you have to reach out and connect on the internet, the warmth of the sunshine, the enjoyment of your meal, the home that provides shelter, the conversation with a fellow passenger on the bus or train……..
Gratitude is an important part of the Law of Attraction, the process of Manifestation, of Prosperity and Abundance, and also of Personal Development and Growth.
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I look forward to reading your posts, getting to know you, sharing experiences of Gratitude, and together sharing that Gratitude with others.
