i am conscious when i consider
life
playing memories like a cheap 45
i am grateful for my beloved wife
i am grateful i'm alive
(canvas text)
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I'm not sure if I have written about this before -- it is definitely a reoccurring theme in my life and I think it's worthy of sharing. I am always finding that the less grateful or more upset I am in a situation the worse it gets. As soon as I recognize that there is good, that there is something to appreciate, everything flips. A teacher of mine recently reminded to be grateful. He wrote, "I've found in my own life that practicing gratitude often, especially when things are not going well, does amazing things, not only for my own energy but also for how the external world treats me. I don't think we can be reminded often enough of how the quality of our own energy often causes our external experiences." I think it is so important to practice thankfulness, even if it's difficult. Start with the little things. When I have to do dishes and am frustrated about it, I find little things to be thankful for. I say a silent thank you for the dishes we have to eat off of and for the hands I am able to wash them with. Another good one is when I receive bills in the mail. A lot of times I find myself letting out a great big sigh just at the sight of a bill, but once I hear myself being bothered I start to say thanks that we have heat and electricity and the money to afford these necessities. I'll even say thanks that I have a wonderful love that wakes up early every morning to work for his family. There is really so much to be thankful for. Take the time to be conscious of how you are feeling in a situation and turn the negative nancy attitude into a positive polly.
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