A Powerful Way to Live- Message Monday 1
How can we live an inspired life this week?*
Counting your blessings has been spoken of often for an important reason — the reminder that even as challenges arrive, there is still much to be thankful for.
Gratitude as a way of life changes how you look at what’s happening in your life. Example: there’s money in your bank account, but you’re preoccupied with thoughts of lack. Reframing your thoughts with gratitude turns thoughts to being thankful that you have what you have. Being grateful for what you have is an effective way to soften your energy and allow more money to show up instead of focusing on what you don’t have, which doesn’t leave room to focus on how to either increase the number in your bank account or allow other solutions to show up.
Reflect on what didn’t happen when you wished hard, with all your might, for something that didn’t happen. Can you see the wisdom of not getting what you wanted? Often something better was coming and that is what you have in your life.
If your thoughts turn to what you don’t have or what didn’t happen often, try making a list of everything you’re grateful for. I had a list like that back when I realized that I was depressed. Writing the list, keeping it in my wallet, and looking at it when I needed a lift worked wonders for me.
As we head into late August heat, I wish you many happy moments reframing your thoughts and make gratitude a way of life.
Your inspired friend,
Gina
