Isn't this poster inspiring! We're unintentionally continuing with the colour feel-good factor. This wasn't my first thought, however, the colours speak to me, they lift my spirits and right now that fits the bill. In fact, every day we need to find things to elevate our thoughts and give thanks for them which has been said a million times and the reason for this is because it's a powerful and proven truth. We can set the intention to stay positive and when life is going well this is easy. When we face adversity or if times become hard staying 'upful' becomes a challenge. Our level of commitment will invariably be tested and during such times our self-discipline needs to kick in. Continuing to find as many positive things as possible can be a real stretch, however, it's necessary so we can nurture a thankful and appreciative mindset- vital if we wish to keep moving in the right direction. We all know, like attracts like and misery attracts company!
Whatever we may be feeling, even when functioning way below par on very limited energy, this should not deter us from finding things to feel thankful for. You always have the choice whether to:
1. Complain about your circumstances
2. Accept your circumstances and wait for them to improve
3. Be thankful despite your circumstances and maintain the expectation that they will improve
You cannot move on up without taking action and having awareness of the things that serve us in life. Being grateful for the people and experiences that contribute to our lives is an action and the key here is to understand that actions don't have to be huge but they do require consistency. There are so many inspirational speakers who encourage us to record anything from 10-100 things everyday to be grateful for. I tried this and got bored. Sitting making lists is not inspiring and it's not the point of the exercise either. Yes, it's always good to write down the things we are grateful for then we can go back over them when we need to lift our mood, but a book full of 'food on the table and a roof over my head,' doesn't make the soul sing. I have decided to use Samsung Notes to create a Gratitude Folder in my phone and am using this pic as the first entry because I'm feeling it due to its timing. Pictures are powerful and had I used a picture from the park I would instantly be taken back to that day and experience it in full- feel the emotions, smell the flowers, feel the warmth of the sun, reflect on the company, conversation or solitude. It is the appreciation and feeling of gratitude that speaks to the universe, not just words. I also noticed that you can add audio recordings to this and similar files, so if you're feeling great, speak about it into your phone quickly and upload this- you can download a gratitude diary if you prefer as they must have some in the app store.
I'm going to round off this short article very simply- whatever elevates your mood will elevate your status. Thoughts can be switched up quickly when you really get into the flow of practicing this necessary skill. Do whatever makes you feel good as often as possible as this helps to keep your enjoyment of life and passion flowing. Actually, just thinking about this subject raises my spirits and I hope this has done the same for you!
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McKenzie~ The Word Magician
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