Gratitude shapes who I am and is my daily life practice. My glass is always half full, most times it is overflowing. This is my choice. In the pages of my Gratitude scrapbook, the images and stories hold many lessons for which I am grateful (like these lessons from my mom pictured here).
TIP: Make a list of your family members and highlight one or two lessons you’ve learned from them in life. CHALLENGE: Focus on the positives from those lessons (hint: there is always a positive) and give thanks for them – the lessons and your family. These lessons shape who you are. OPEN YOUR HEART: share your thanks with your benefactor(s).
As a kid, I remember having a healthy attitude towards life. In this lifetime, I chose to be born into a home filled with Love – 9 kids, not as much money, but a wealth of Love. I distinctly recall the excitement I felt waking up each day and wondering what and who Life would bring into my realm. Imagine having that feeling every morning?
The responsibilities brought with each passing year as an adult dulled that excitement at times. Sometimes it was lost altogether. I’ve had my trials and tribulations – loves lost and dreams faded – just as you, my dear reader. Yet there always remained this thread of Hope (or was it Faith?) pulling me forward from times of despair because I know in my Soul that I (we all) have a Divine purpose. Each day that passes is another day of discovering the treasure that is Me. Each day brings new lessons for you and I.
Let us allow ourselves a few minutes at the end of our busy day to close our eyes and reflect back on the many blessings bestowed upon us. Yes, it can be difficult (or perhaps even futile to try) to find what can possibly be good in a day of grief or tragedy. What if it is only to give thanks for the experience of that which is lost?
May you awaken to the abundance of blessings bestowed upon you as you move through your day. Namaste
(thank you for your kind comments, I am grateful to all who share in this wonderful adventure of Life)
Scrapbooks for the Soul
thank you for reminding me to do that. I found out today that my brothers best friend has terminal cancer, and it just put my life back into perspective, and made me remember to feel grateful for every pecious moment i have in this wonderful world.
Bridget
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Hey Bren, what a lovely gift you are sharing with all. Much love, Lise
Hi Brenda,
Congratulations with your blog, its look really great. And thanks for being so open and remind us of counting our blessing, especially on Mother’s Day. I do stress the importance of reflecting at the end of the day. Before I go to sleep, I always think of five things I am thankful for on that particular day, no matter what the day was like.
I wish you all the best with your blog and that you can be an inspiration for many people.
Danielle