Monday, Sept. 8/14

When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.

Gratitude: 

We want to recognize the things that we are grateful for every day. Usually, when something outstanding happens in our life we are grateful in the moment, which is perfect. But on regular days, we forget, we get busy doing life and neglect to notice all the wonderful things in our world. 

By focusing on gratitude, we become more aware of all the things that we are thankful for, what we appreciate. This creates a positive shift  in our thinking. There is power in saying thank you, it is a prayer,  a message to the universe. 

Conscientiously, make an effort to simply say thank you, that is enough. You will always attract more when you show appreciation for what you already have. Celebrate your life, you are abundantly blessed.

When things aren't working out too well, it is even more necessary to say thank you. There is always something to be grateful for.  Whatever the problem is.... it is a lesson for you; a chance to correct a behaviour, to right a wrong, or to learn and grow. Be thankful for that, and then make a list to include: your family, friends, pets, livelihood, talents, memories, health, the weather, your beautiful surroundings, your favourite sweater, the birds in the trees and so on. You will be amazed at the length of your blessings, despite whatever problem you may have.

"Be thankful for what you have and you'll end up with more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you'll never ever have enough." Oprah Winfrey