As humans, we are constantly faced with the feeling of wanting more and never having enough. Inviting feelings of happiness and abundance are ways that lead us to living more gracious, happy lives. The ultimate projection of this positive energy both inward and outward has the ability to create desired outcomes.
Sometimes when it seems hard to feel grateful, whether in the middle of a hectic day or receiving terrible news, it is important to tell yourself you are in control of your thoughts. You direct where your focus goes, how you see reality and ultimately how you respond emotionally.
Likewise, everything you experience comes down to a series of choices you have inherently made based on perceived circumstances and constructed thoughts. Therefore, we all must take accountability and believe we are responsible for how we feel even though it may seem hard.
After we begin to recognize our powerful role in our lives and emotions, it is logical to suggest we can work on attracting more wanted outcomes and overall enjoyment of daily life. Isn’t that what everyone wants?
An easy, very meaningful exercise to practice gratitude is really something as simple as making a list. Sitting down and filling a sheet of paper with everything you are grateful for, in the moment or over time. Focusing on what you believe is good in your life, will actually illicit greater, more joyful experiences.
You might realize when focusing your attention on the good things, the negative thoughts may dissipate. You may find you don’t have room to sulk and wish for a different life. The process of making these lists, in your head or on paper, often gets easier and easier to the point where you are able to go back to similar thoughts. For example, taking note of your current health state, the fact that you are able to sleep in a bed at night or the wonderful family/friends in your life.
At the core of this exercise is really helping you slip into a mindset where you see your life for what it is—good and whole. Everything thing in your life is neither bad nor unending; it’s simply happening.
Once you are able to allow your mind to try to replace some of the negative thoughts in that setting, you can then work to replace the patterns and scripts that may have been in place for years. This is most definitely a journey and not something with a clear finish line. Attracting abundance into your life is about intention and practice.
Lastly, without this conscious effort to direct the way our mind works, we are left with our minds running wild and believing we have little to no control over our lives. It’s “someone” that wants us to suffer and experience hardship. But, that’s not it at all. Just keep looking and you will stumble upon good… it might just be right in front of you. Trust and believe in your ability to change your perspective.