It has
been said if we were to utter one prayer, and that prayer was of gratitude, it
would be enough. It has also been said, appreciation, even more than love, is
the animating force of the Universe. Just as the sunflower turns its face
towards the sun, we as humans align with our Creator as we utter our heartfelt
thanks.
It is a
simple truth as we give thanks, we raise our vibration. This in turn helps us
attract improved circumstances, positive opportunities, prosperity and
synchronicity. But before I could teach this concept, or believe it, I had to
learn it.
Years
ago I struggled with depression, poverty and failed relationships. I meditated
and asked my soul "Why?" I received this message: "Because you
are paying attention to what is bad and wrong, rather than good and
right." It was true. I was focused on the past and my "sad
stories." But as I told those stories, I was attracting more of the same
story. In that moment I realized if I wanted something different, I was going
to have to do something different. Gratitude was the practice that helped me
turn the steering wheel of my life in the direction of an empowered, prosperous
and positive future.
These
are the seven simple steps that initiated my transformation from victimhood to
authentic power.
1. I
purchased a "gratitude journal" and before getting out of bed in the
morning, I wrote down anything and everything I could think of I was grateful
for.
2. I
began to consider, claim and write down all the things I appreciated about
myself.
3. I
committed to saying "thank you" to every person who gave me a
compliment, held the door open, offered a kindness, service or consideration of
any kind.
4. I
mailed thank you cards and hand written notes to all of the people I loved and
appreciated.
5. I
volunteered for Hospice (volunteer work opens our hearts and moves energy in an
extraordinary way!)
6. I
started to pay attention and express my appreciation to the Universe for the
beauty and abundance of nature and this world.
7. I
ended each day lighting a candle, counting my blessings and for five minutes
allowed myself to bask in the energy of grace, graciousness and gratitude.
Though
the steps were simple, they started to shift my life in a powerful way
immediately. Several years later I am living a prosperous, love filled, and
glorious life. I am vibrantly healthy and have manifested the man, and the
career, of my dreams.
