Choosing to Focus on the Good-Gratitude

Jul 2

There is one tiny, simple thing that can ultimately be the change factor for any of us. And this thing is choosing to see the good, choosing to stay in a state of gratitude and appreciation for life from moment-to-moment and day-to-day. When we choose to focus on the good, we are ultimately choosing love and high vibrations. And it is always a choice because trust me, there is plenty of negativity around us if we choose to focus on that instead. But making a decision each morning to see the good and look for the good can set your day spiraling in a very positive way. A lot of people go through life on autopilot, not embracing all the beauty and splendid gifts around them, simply because they lack gratitude and appreciation for life. Sometimes we can get stuck in a state of negativity and block ourselves off from beauty when our lives are completely full of it, if we would just stop and look around. If you think ‘life’s a bitch and then you die,’ then you will probably miss out on a lot of beauty all around you. When you are able to shift yourself into a state of gratitude however, everything changes. When you look at life through the eyes of gratitude and love, it changes you from the inside out and everything changes—your relationships, your job, your attitude and perspective. And it’s a simple practice that anyone can learn. This is where the idea of a gratitude journal comes into play. As we start to look for things to be grateful for, we usually find more and more to bless.

So where does it all start you may be wondering? It starts by being more intentional with your days and by staying fully present. Whenever we are fully present, we tend to not miss the magic in the world around us. Wherever you are at right now, take a moment to take in a few breaths and look around you and see the beauty right there, right now. Take a few moments to lift up your heart and soul in praise to your creator, to the Universe and just say thank you for the gift of this day, for the opportunity of life, for the abundance you have been given, for the incredible people in your life, for your health, happiness, wholeness and for this phenomenal life experience that you get to be a part of. When you take time to practice gratitude, life opens up and blessings pour down. The gift of life is a splendid, magnificent thing. And when we take the time to appreciate it, our hearts expand and our souls enliven.

Practicing gratitude is an art. When you take time to appreciate things fully, it can animate your heart and soul. When you see the beauty in a sunset, or look at your child or partner with love, admiration & appreciation, you may see them in a whole new light. Whatever you look at from the eyes of love changes and transforms the thing you are looking at, as it changes you the viewer too. Instead of looking for fault in your significant others or friends, try to see their inner beauty and what you admire about them. Because here’s the thing, we all put our best feet forward and reveal our best selves when we feel others are looking for these things. Look for the good and you will see the good.

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