Much has been written about how beneficial it is for us to reflect on the things in our lives that we are grateful for. When we do this, it puts us in one of the highest vibrational states possible. When we are in a state of gratitude and appreciation we are actually in a state of abundance.
According to the Law of Attraction, when we actually focus on the many things we are grateful for, we end up getting more of those very things we focus on. It's just human nature to feel more inclined to want to continue giving to someone if they show genuine appreciation for what we have done for them. Our motive for gift giving is certainly not to receive a gift in return. However, it is human nature to want to feel appreciated.
Do you recall a time when you have given a gift to someone and they have barely acknowledged it. Perhaps you had put a lot of thought into the gift. Maybe you had spent a lot of time actually making it. Recall how hurt and disappointed you felt with their reaction. I know how I feel when that happens. I feel hurt and let down and might even falsely reason "why should I ever give a gift to this person again, just to feel hurt all over again?".
So realizing how hurt we feel in that situation, let's make sure that whenever we have the opportunity, we express our gratitude to others for how they enrich our lives. Let's not wait until we receive a gift from someone to do this. Our kind words could be just what that person is looking for right at that moment, and you never know, we might even make their day.
Why don't you take a few minutes to write down ten things that you are truly grateful for in your life and meditate of each one of them. Here is a list I made of ten things I am most grateful for. There are many others, but these are the ones that came initially to mind.
* My family
* My faith
* My community
* The beauty of nature
* Books
* Old and new friends
* Meditation
* Good food
* Health
* Mentors
Let's remember that gratitude and appreciation is a two-way street. Yes, we need to reflect and meditate on all the fantastic aspects of our lives right now and be grateful for all the blessings we have received, but we must not forget to voice our appreciation and gratitude to all those we come in contact with every day, who are warm, kind and considerate towards us. Just think for a minute -- how pleasant were you to the clerk at the grocery store today, or to the waiter that served you your lunch yesterday?
Trust me when I say that a smile and a kind word can make an enormous difference in a person's day. Try it and I promise you, you will not be sorry that you did. The joy that they feel will come back to you many times over.
According to the Law of Attraction, when we actually focus on the many things we are grateful for, we end up getting more of those very things we focus on. It's just human nature to feel more inclined to want to continue giving to someone if they show genuine appreciation for what we have done for them. Our motive for gift giving is certainly not to receive a gift in return. However, it is human nature to want to feel appreciated.
Do you recall a time when you have given a gift to someone and they have barely acknowledged it. Perhaps you had put a lot of thought into the gift. Maybe you had spent a lot of time actually making it. Recall how hurt and disappointed you felt with their reaction. I know how I feel when that happens. I feel hurt and let down and might even falsely reason "why should I ever give a gift to this person again, just to feel hurt all over again?".
So realizing how hurt we feel in that situation, let's make sure that whenever we have the opportunity, we express our gratitude to others for how they enrich our lives. Let's not wait until we receive a gift from someone to do this. Our kind words could be just what that person is looking for right at that moment, and you never know, we might even make their day.
Why don't you take a few minutes to write down ten things that you are truly grateful for in your life and meditate of each one of them. Here is a list I made of ten things I am most grateful for. There are many others, but these are the ones that came initially to mind.
* My family
* My faith
* My community
* The beauty of nature
* Books
* Old and new friends
* Meditation
* Good food
* Health
* Mentors
Let's remember that gratitude and appreciation is a two-way street. Yes, we need to reflect and meditate on all the fantastic aspects of our lives right now and be grateful for all the blessings we have received, but we must not forget to voice our appreciation and gratitude to all those we come in contact with every day, who are warm, kind and considerate towards us. Just think for a minute -- how pleasant were you to the clerk at the grocery store today, or to the waiter that served you your lunch yesterday?
Trust me when I say that a smile and a kind word can make an enormous difference in a person's day. Try it and I promise you, you will not be sorry that you did. The joy that they feel will come back to you many times over.
About the Author:
Jan Shimano was District Manager for Health & Welfare Canada for a number of years. She was also self-employed as a Nutritional Consultant and Master Herbalist. Jan is currently working as a Business and Health Coach and operating her own internet marketing company from her residence in British Columbia, where she resides with her husband of 36 years, Gerry.
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