We have all heard
this before, how we must learn to be appreciative of others not only that but
express it to them as well. Ideally we should all be grateful, seeking things in our
daily lives that we are most grateful about, big or small. Focusing only on
what is positive and fulfilling and not fretting over things/ people we have no
control over. Realizing when we have won (personal struggles), and not
continuing to fight even though victory is ours. Sometimes we don’t even realize when we have reached certain milestones, because we never pause long enough to
take in the goodness and immense ourselves in it.
I also believe that
this is very important for any and every relationship to work, whether it’s
between friends, lovers or a parent and their child. We cannot just assume that
someone knows that they are loved and appreciated; we need to affirm it to them, so
that they may continue to be great and not get discouraged. As people we have
an innate need to impress, especially to people that mean the world to us, and
when our loved ones, recognize our efforts, nothing is more valuable. It also
teaches us not to be selfish and self-involved, assuming that we are doing it
on our own, when there are people who are contributing to us achieving our
goals and making a success of our varied endeavours.
I have decided to consciously be aware of all the goodness
that surrounds me, to acknowledge all the wonderful people God has blessed me
with , and to not just think it but to share it with them as well. Even the
most insignificant thing, can brighten up someone’s day,change their view
of the world and whatever negative thoughts and feelings they may have
concluded about people. You can never truly know how heartfelt your thank you will be appreciated by someone unless you say it, don't over think it just do it. That's how we sometimes mess up, we over think too much, and end up not doing what we had intended.
If you wake up each day appreciative of the fact that you
had a good night sleep and you take it from there, there is very little that
can happen that will set you off and put you in a bad mood, that is not to say
life won’t happen , it always does. There are also all the negative voices that
talk down on anything positive that you may be intending on doing, they too
will always be there, don’t fret, just learn how to quiet and eventually
silence them. This is why we have to be conscious in our daily lives, be
present and aware; experience every rhythm, sensation feeling, so that nothing
ever catches us off guard. Take each day as it comes, take in every lesson it
brings with it, discard whatever negative feeling/issue/person that doesn't serve
you or contribute to your overall wellbeing and continue being grateful.
I’m thankful for today and that I was able to share this
with all of you, thankful that God continues to show himself in this life he
has blessed me with, he remains faithful. Thankful for my family their support
that encourages me and their unconditional love that reassures me and
strengthens me when I’m weary and overwhelmed. They keep me grounded. I am
thankful for what is and what is still to come.
Its all love…
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