"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." ~ Melody Beattie ~
Gratitude comes from the Latin word, "gratia," meaning Grace. It is an attitude of appreciation and thankfulness for what we have received. It transcends the judgements of good and bad that separate us, and acknowledges that we are all in this together. It is anchored in spirituality, and a higher universal energy flow. When we are grateful we show appreciation for the people in our lives and we are willing to take action to show the gratitude we feel. Gratitude reflects a mindset that is aligned with a higher universal energy, which is the source of flow. When we are grateful, we become vechicles of a this flow, and passion and purpose. It celebrates our higher connection to each other and to source.
One way to cultivate gratitude is to keep a Gratitude Journal. Take note of the specific people and events for which you are thankful and what they have provided for you. Then take a moment to tell them. Let them know what you appreciate about them. When you do this, you are providing a mirror for their passion. Often we can not see our own gifts, we need the feedback from others. In doing so, we increase the universal energy flow. Instead of scarcity, we experience abundance.
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