A great deal has been written about the benefits of reflecting on things in our lives that we can be grateful for. What happens when we do this, is that we are then in a high vibrational state. Also, we are actually in a state of abundance when we are in a state of gratitude and appreciation.
According to the Law of Attraction, when we actually focus on the many things we are grateful for, we end up getting more of those very things we focus on. It's just human nature to feel more inclined to want to continue giving to someone if they show genuine appreciation for what we have done for them. Our motive for gift giving is certainly not to receive a gift in return. However, it is human nature to want to feel appreciated.
Do you recall a time when you have given a gift to someone and they have barely acknowledged it. Perhaps you had put a lot of thought into the gift. Maybe you had spent a lot of time actually making it. Recall how hurt and disappointed you felt with their reaction. I know how I feel when that happens. I feel hurt and let down and might even falsely reason "why should I ever give a gift to this person again, just to feel hurt all over again?".
So we want to reflect on the things we are grateful for but let's not forget to actually express our gratitude to others for how they enrich our lives. Certainly, we don't have to receive a gift in order to lovingly express our feelings to others. Just remember, our sincere expressions could be just what they needed at that moment, and could even make their day.
Take a few minutes right now, grab a pen and paper and write down ten things in your life that you can be truly grateful for. I made a little list of my own that I share with you here. I could make a list of hundreds, but you get the idea. Here are mine.
* My family
* My faith
* My community
* The beauty of nature
* Books
* Old and new friends
* Meditation
* Good food
* Health
* Mentors
Appreciation and gratitude is a two-way street. Yes, we want to reflect on all the things we are truly grateful for and express our appreciation for what we have, but we do not want to forget to voice our appreciation and gratitude to all our dear family members and friends for the contribution they make to our lives. What a lot of people neglect to do, is show appreciation on a daily basis to those we come in contact with as we are going about our regular business. How pleasant were you to the waitress who brought you your coffee and donut this morning, or to the grocery clerk who was doing her best to get you through the check out line as soon as she could?
Believe me when I say that just a smile and a warm word of thanks can make an enormous difference in peoples lives. Try it, and I promise you that you will not be sorry. The joy you give to another person when you do this will come back to you a hundred fold...guaranteed. - 16890
According to the Law of Attraction, when we actually focus on the many things we are grateful for, we end up getting more of those very things we focus on. It's just human nature to feel more inclined to want to continue giving to someone if they show genuine appreciation for what we have done for them. Our motive for gift giving is certainly not to receive a gift in return. However, it is human nature to want to feel appreciated.
Do you recall a time when you have given a gift to someone and they have barely acknowledged it. Perhaps you had put a lot of thought into the gift. Maybe you had spent a lot of time actually making it. Recall how hurt and disappointed you felt with their reaction. I know how I feel when that happens. I feel hurt and let down and might even falsely reason "why should I ever give a gift to this person again, just to feel hurt all over again?".
So we want to reflect on the things we are grateful for but let's not forget to actually express our gratitude to others for how they enrich our lives. Certainly, we don't have to receive a gift in order to lovingly express our feelings to others. Just remember, our sincere expressions could be just what they needed at that moment, and could even make their day.
Take a few minutes right now, grab a pen and paper and write down ten things in your life that you can be truly grateful for. I made a little list of my own that I share with you here. I could make a list of hundreds, but you get the idea. Here are mine.
* My family
* My faith
* My community
* The beauty of nature
* Books
* Old and new friends
* Meditation
* Good food
* Health
* Mentors
Appreciation and gratitude is a two-way street. Yes, we want to reflect on all the things we are truly grateful for and express our appreciation for what we have, but we do not want to forget to voice our appreciation and gratitude to all our dear family members and friends for the contribution they make to our lives. What a lot of people neglect to do, is show appreciation on a daily basis to those we come in contact with as we are going about our regular business. How pleasant were you to the waitress who brought you your coffee and donut this morning, or to the grocery clerk who was doing her best to get you through the check out line as soon as she could?
Believe me when I say that just a smile and a warm word of thanks can make an enormous difference in peoples lives. Try it, and I promise you that you will not be sorry. The joy you give to another person when you do this will come back to you a hundred fold...guaranteed. - 16890
About the Author:
Jan Shimano was District Manager for Health & Welfare Canada for many years. She was also self-employed as a Nutritional Consultant and Master Herbalist. Jan is currently working as a Business and Health Coach and operating her own internet marketing company from her residence on Vancouver Island, where she lives with her husband of 36 years, Gerry.
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