Be Thankful!

BE THANKFUL
By Author Unknown
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's 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.

Super Sunday Quote

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
-John F. Kennedy

Super Saturday Quote

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
-William Arthur Ward

Gratitude Journaling

It's Thanksgiving - the day that reminds us all to be grateful for everything we have...but I have a proposal. Why don't we make every day from now until next year Thanksgiving? I mean, after all, we are blessed ALL year long and have so much to be grateful for.

This year, gratitude journaling has been a huge help to me. It's helped me remain conscious of just how fortunate I am and develop a new level of appreciation for the simple things in life.

I challenge you to try gratitude journaling every day for just 1 week. It's simple: Make a list every day (morning or night, your preference) of 5 things you're grateful for, big or small. Over time, you'll begin to express gratitude throughout the day without even thinking about it. Your mind and spirit will be saturated with gratitude which will free you up to experience even more abundance.

Never let a day go by without being grateful for all that you have!

Day 18 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge

MAKE A LIST OF 10 THINGS YOU'RE GRATEFUL FOR!



Gratitude is a catalyst for the flow of abundance into your life! The more you demonstrate gratitude, the more you have to be grateful for.

Here's the scoop:
What? - Sit down and write out a list of 10 things you're grateful for. Think about the many blessings in your life, big and small, and spend time meditating on how fortunate you are to have those things. Then say a prayer of thanks for your blessings.

Why? - No matter what situation you're in, it could always be worse! Plus, most of us are extremely blessed but don't realize it because we spend so much time complaining and focusing on getting what we don't have. Being grateful opens the door for wonderful things to flow to us.

How? - Make your list today and consider gratitude journaling every day by jotting down 3-5 things you're grateful for. Spending time doing this exercise in the morning puts you in a state of mind to thrive and enjoy the richness of your life.

Ready, set, GROW!