An Exercise in Gratitude

The thought and feeling of gratitude are among the most powerful tools of creation. Thinking about the things in your life that you are grateful for having not only makes you appreciate them more – it also sends out a message of “have” versus “lack” into the Universe. And since you attract what you are, you activate the mechanism that allows you to have that which you desire and are thankful for. Gratitude is most powerful when followed by action – when thought and deed are aligned – so showing your gratitude brings even more of this ‘have’ energy to you. Thinking, feeling, and acting thankful every day doesn’t take much – just awareness of what you’re already doing and connecting these to the thought and feeling of gratitude. Here are some examples: Read More…


A Positive Attitude: Putting You Back in the Driver’s Seat

Positive Attitude

It’s said that life is all about attitude. What does this mean? I used to get really annoyed at people who talked about being optimistic and having a positive attitude (talk about a negative attitude!) To me, they weren’t seeing reality, just some fantasy, and this wasn’t going to help solve or improve anything. I was wrong on both accounts. First off, reality is in the eye of the beholder. To prove that, I’ll challenge you to a little experiment: Go to a restaurant/club/museum/gathering and bring a friend along. After you leave, think about how you would describe the place – decor, ambiance, people, etc…Then ask your friend to describe it. Even though both of you were at the same place at the same time, your descriptions will somewhat differ. Each person has a version of reality according to his or her  expectations, focus, mood, memories, and interactions. Reality, then, varies according to the person experiencing it. Read More…