I plan on randomly opening the book to a topic each week and seeing where we land. Quite fitting that I just opened to....
GRATITUDE
We are, thankfully, again, in the season where we take time to draw our awareness to those things we are grateful for, to give show others our appreciations and to conciously create conditions to be thankful for in each moment of our days.
Now, given the "tough economic times" these days, it is really easy to understand how folks could feel a little like their list of desires is a lot longer than their list of things to be grateful for.
And following that thought...a little divine interjection for me and you. So, as I was thinking of how grateful I am to have been able to visit, this year with my husband, Plymouth, Massachusettes, the Mayflower II, and Plymouth Plantation and learn more about our history, I decided to search for a photo of the Mayflower. While posting it here on the blog I accidentally stuck it in the middle of the word GRATITUDE, which made, ATITUDE. I've heard, before, the phrase "attitude of gratitude," and this moment here caught my attention and reminded me of that in a stunning way. Is it not so true, the difference between fulfillment and not is really in our attitude? Having something to be grateful for is really a mindset, not a specific state of having (for lack of a better phrase). If nothing else, each one of us could pause and become thankful for the state of being on earth, a spirit in a living body, able to experience a lifetime's worth of human experiences. How fabulous of a gift?! So, cheers to sharing that gift with all of you. I am grateful for that.
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilage it is to be alive--to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love...
- Marcus Aurelius
None is more impoverished than the one who has no gratitude...Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves, and spend without fear of bankruptcy...
-Fred Van Amburgh
Seeing a glass half empty is resentment; seeing it half full is gratitude...
-Anonymous
If the only prayer you say in your entire life is "Thank You," that will suffice...
-Meister Eckhart
There is an inherent law of mind that we increase whatever we praise. The whole of creation responds to praise and is glad. Animal trainers pet and reward their charges with delicacies for acts of obedience; children grow with joy and gladness when they are praised. Even vegetation grows better for those who love it...
- Charles Fillmore
Most people don't realize the good they had until they lose it, and by then it's too late...
-Anonymous
Praise expands everything. People, plants, children, animals, even inanimate things, respond to praise. I cannot tell you how, but try it for yourself. If you want more of anything, praise and give thanks and you shal have it...
- Sue Sikking
It is impossible to be negative while we are giving thanks...
-Donald Curtis
Some people complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses among thorns...
- Anonymous
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