Gratitude
Schmatitude
I
love the phrase "attitude of gratitude". Three words
that say everything about creating the life and abundance you
want for yourself.
Gratitude
brings more into your life. If you haven't seen that yet, just
try this simple experiment.
The
next time someone gives you a gift for your birthday or Christmas,
just put it aside and don't say thank you to them. Do you think
they'll be enthusiastic to give you a gift next birthday? Nope,
no way.
The
Universe works that way too. If you don't appreciate what you've
already been given, why should it even bother to give you more?
Do you get it? Be thankful for every situation.
In
every situation, choose to focus on the positive, instead of what
needs to be improved. Too many of us look at something major and
find a pinhead size problem. It's like we are in the habit of
looking for the fault rather than the gift.
When
you pay more attention to the things that are going well in your
life, it is easy for you to be grateful.
Refrain
from forming comparisons because comparison always leads to disapproval.
There will always be someone with a better car or a better job,
someone who's a better musician than you are, but those things
are irrelevant to how you see yourself.
When
you look at your life, see someone who is grateful for every opportunity
(be they, in your opinion "good" or "bad")
because you have grown and moved forward from every one.
Be
grateful because you live in the country you live in ... in the
century you live in. Imagine what living in some other countries
would be like ... imagine living in the 12th century or even later.
Come on ... we've got it made in the shade. This is the lucky
generation in the lucky country ... be generous with your gratitude
... or do you want to find that pin hole of fault so that you
can tear down the happiness that you could otherwise enjoy.
You'll
only do that if you've trained yourself to be unhappy as your
comfort zone.
If
we have the courage, we can live out our dreams. Life, health,
and relationships are your greatest blessings.
The
choice is to find the pin hole or find the happiness in everything
that you do. There are blessings in every situation.
So
whenever you lose focus, begin to feel sorry for yourself, or
start to complain about life, remind yourself of those who are
less fortunate. Remind yourself of how blessed you are when compared
to the homeless, the orphans, and the lonely.
Today,
enjoy happiness through gratitude. Choose to be thankful for what
you have regardless of what you don't have. Abundance is not about
"things" ... you don't need more things to be grateful;
You need to be more grateful ... so that goods things can appear.
Develop an attitude ... an attitude of gratitude.
Self-Reflection
Questions:
1.
Are you constantly waiting on something else to complete your
joy?
2.
How can you eradicate complaints from your thoughts and stop looking
for the pin holes?
3.
Why is it necessary to abstain from comparisons?
It's time to grow your spiritual home with active work and
financial support. The New Thought
Centre is a non-profit organisation that depends on you.
Become involved - volunteer and/or practice the abundance
of circulation.
Financial donations (even a few dollars a week) help
us to build more for you with a community of like-minded
people who make a difference in your world.
I'll
bet if you're having financial problems, you are living
in thoughts of lack. When was the last time you had a prosperity
mindset and tithed to a charity? When was the last time
you gave of your time and talents to someone else who needed
them?
OR
... Yes, I would like to automatically donate a weekly amount.
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AND
ANOTHER THING ...
How to Achieve
an Abundance of Wealth
Do you truly believe that it's possible to achieve the financial
prosperity you deserve? There's no one set way to achieve
an abundance of wealth; all you must do is find your personal
path. Every path to personal wealth, however, begins with
the right frame of mind.
A
Wealthy Mindset
A positive mindset is the most vital part of any plan for
financial success. Before you can succeed in the world,
you must see the success you seek in your mind's eye and
believe you can achieve it.
One
way to develop this mindset is to study what other wealthy
people do. If possible, set up a meeting with someone you
look up to. Ask about the steps they took to get to where
they are today. You'll likely find that they're an ordinary
person who took some specific actions that led to their
success. If you take those steps, you can enjoy the same
success.
Plan
For Success
If you have no idea where to begin, start by brainstorming
ideas about practical ways to increase your income. Read
books about inspiring entrepreneurs. Find business people
in your community who can mentor you. Learn from those who
have gone before you and found the success you seek.
Most
of all listen to that small inner voice that knows what
your skills and passions are.
Be
Flexible When Things Go Wrong
Things aren't always going to go according to plan. Things
will go wrong, but your response to the obstacles you face
will determine your level of financial success. If you miss
a deadline you've set or your results disappoint you, simply
notice what's working and what isn't. Change your approach
until you get what you want.
Grow
Your Wealth
Continue
to challenge yourself. Celebrate each success along the
way, but keep moving forward. Set goals for promotion in
your career, sales in your business, and money in your bank
account. Remember to set personal goals, too. Financial
prosperity is worth little without a balanced life that
allows you to enjoy that prosperity.
