gratitude

be the example

The season of Spring is a re-birth process that nature gives itself, it also influences us, since we are part of nature as well. This time of year inspires us to embrace the new. When we feel inspired to make changes we often think that others should be inspired as well. Maybe they will, but in their own time.

We may think we can plainly see what is best for someone else or what would help them. But, it's not up to us to change others. Although we are all connected, each of us are on our own path, our own journey... each of has our own lessons to learn. If you are choosing to release self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, don't expect those around you to do the same. It is amazing the tension and pressure that drops when you realize that there is nothing for you to fix in others. It can be a valuable gift to practice the art of teaching by example.

thankful for what?

It's easy to be thankful for the good experiences in your life. However, I encourage you, to take gratitude deeper and be thankful for the things or people in your life that have upset you or caused suffering. Specifically to be thankful for the lessons that there are to learn from difficult people or experiences. For the irritants in your life are truly gifts. They are opportunities to learn and to grow. When we are in the throws of a situation though, it may not always feel like an opportunity to grow and it may be hard to see that there is a lesson to learn. However, if we can take a step back and look at what is irritating, we may discover helpful insights about our behavior patterns and get a look into why we are having certain uncomfortable responses.

gratitude is in and complaining is out

Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. - Brian Tracy

Develop an attitude of gratitude and allow it to become a way of life. I’ve written before of the importance of staying in a place of gratitude when manifesting, especially when showing gratitude for things you want, that have not yet manifested in the physical. This shows confidence and faith.