Gratitude and More Gratitude!

In Kyle Gray's second book called "Angel Prayers", he talks a lot about gratitude.  He first asks you to write down five things you are grateful for.  Then, write down five things you will be grateful for when they occur.  Remember to write these as though they have already occurred!  Then...yes, there's more(!)... every time you say you hate something or dislike something, stop and list off five more things you are grateful for.

I really didn't think I would have to utilize that rule but then I turned a page and there was a quote from someone I dislike and, there I was, having to stop and cite five more things I was grateful for!  It really is a good lesson because it makes you stop and think before you think!!!

On the yoga mat, if you are about to have a conversation in your head about being in a pose you don't particularly like, start naming things you are grateful for. It quickly changes your attitude and direction of your thoughts.

“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” – Meister Eckhart

 

Be Thankful

 Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire,
 If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
 
Be thankful when you don’t know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
 
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.  

Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.  

Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.
 
Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.  

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary
Because it means you’ve made a difference.  

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.

 Find a way to be thankful for your troubles

 and they can become your blessings.

~ Author Unknown ~