Posts Tagged Gratitude


Living Confidently and Abundantly

03/12/2010 1:43:00 AM

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I think it is really important to always be making a very conscious effort to be living as consciously, and abundantly, and the best way I approach this, is to make sure I am reading uplifting material and betterment material as often as possible.

It took me a while to appreciate the reading of good books, but now, I am always with a book in my hand, at least once per day, even for a few minutes.

However, I can highly recommend the Six Minute Success Strategy System, as very effective towards this goal.

Here, I have also listed some important steps to ensuring you are always at your very best…

Important Daily Function Steps…

  • Save your Money.  I say this as your financial independence is a vital aspect of self empowerment. Have you noticed how much better you feel when you have a sum of money in the bank, and more invested, working for you.
  • It allows you to be free, in the sense that you can actually concentrate on other things, that by being done well, with your full heart and attention, mean you can in fact earn even more, and so on.
  • Know Where You’re Going. It is important to clearly define what you would love to do in your life. You do not need to limit your goals, based on your possible unknowing to get to the next level.
  • Simply go with it, and you will do wonders, by moving in the direction you wish to go.
  • Surround Yourself with special and inspirational people.  By so doing, yuou are more likely to be successful, as they are.  It is known in wealth and success circles that you are as abundant, and wealthy as your closes seven friends.
  • It is imperative that you regularly affirm all the every best for yourself.
  • By repeating your affirmations, and expecting all the very best to come to you, you will be more likely to  reach the levels you aspire to. I have also included a link here to the Self Help Store, where I have specifically found discounted books, but the value, and information they provide is above count, and guaranteed to positively impact your life. It is as simple as actually going the extra mile, and ensuring that you actually act on the information you read, and learn. In other words, actually get out there and do it.

You will be glad you did.


Making Commitments of Love and Courage

11/4/2009 9:12:00 AM

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There is a story about a little girl who suffered from a serious disease. Her best chance of recovery would be to receive a blood transfusion from her five-year old brother.

The doctor explained the situation to the little brother. He asked the boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister.

The young boy hesitated for a brief moment. Then he took a deep breath and said, “Yes, I’ll do it if it will save my sister’s life.”

During the transfusion, the boy lay in the bed next to his sister. He smiled when he saw color returning to her cheeks. Then his smile started to fade, and his face grew pale.

With a trembling voice, he looked up at the doctor and asked, “Will I start to die now already?”

The little boy had misunderstood the doctor’s explanation. He thought that he would need to give all of his blood to save his sister, and he would have done so.

Moving from Resolution to Commitment

The realization of our goals, dreams, and deepest desires depends greatly on commitment, stepping from the familiar into the new. It requires putting our faith on the line to honor our purpose, our personal contract with life. We make resolutions and carry them with us until we commit firmly. Once we commit and begin taking the necessary actions, resolutions become unnecessary.

Without commitment, we remain chained to resolutions and visions, living perpetually beyond the present moment. Though we need to envision with gratitude our goals and their attainment, it is now we must take action. Only in the present moment will we realize the soul’s tremendous courage to follow our own true north — to manifest the reason we are alive.

The Courage to Serve

Rollo May wrote, “The acorn becomes an oak by means of automatic growth; no commitment is necessary…But a man or woman becomes fully human only by his or her choices and his or her commitment to them. People attain worth and dignity by the multitude of decisions they make from day to day. These decisions require courage.”

Commitment is the beginning of service to others. Making a commitment often requires that we release fear. We need to look clearly at things we would rather not see or accept. I believe courage arises ultimately from love. The courage to serve is inspired by the faith to serve not only the self but also all of humankind.

In the words of Henry van Dyke (1852-1933), “Faith is an adventure; it is the courage of the soul to face the unknown. But that courage springs from the hope and confidence of the soul that its adventure will succeed.” Faith and commitments to service can inspire the hope and confidence in each other that our human family needs.

An Outpouring of Love and Compassion

Today, we are witnessing a tremendous outpouring of love and compassion for those in Asia who have endured unimaginable, heartbreaking devastation and loss. Tears flow and prayers are spoken for people we have never met.

Commitments to service and selfless acts of love are taking place globally on an unprecedented scale. Even in extreme tragedy, our “courage of the soul” that Henry van Dyke mentioned flourishes around the globe as many nationalities join together to help those in need.

At a human level, we do not understand why we must suffer. We cannot remove the pain or reunite all of the grieving families. Only God will do that. However, our commitments can make life-changing differences.

Commitments that Make a Difference

We must first be acutely aware that we are not guaranteed the next ten minutes on this earth. We can grow in appreciation for the sanctity of life and realize how capable we are of reaching out with empathy and authentic compassion.

We can also commit to honor the worth and dignity of all fellow humans, serving and supporting them in times of need. All of us can serve — if not with donations, with acts of kindness and prayer. It is a choice we must make for the future of our planet. It is a commitment to serve and be responsible for the welfare of each other.

© Copyright by Steve Brunkhorst. Steve coaches people to help them revitalize their inner spark, access their natural talents, and design strategies to reach their personal and professional goals. Get the next issue of Steve’s ezine, Achieve! 60-Second Nuggets of Inspiration, by visiting http://AchieveEzine.com


Applying Gratitude in Our Lives, and Reaping The Benefits

06/22/2009 12:11:00 PM

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Applying Gratitude

 

Gratitide is one of those concepts that I encourage us all to become familiar with, and more importantly, apply, as it is fundamental to the transfer of good to us.

 

To explain this, I will tell a short story.

 

I will use an example from an experience I had some months back, where I was having one of those days where things didn’t seem to be going right.

 

You know the day I mean, where you’ve woken up late, your car doen’t start, you have an important meeting at the officice, and so on.

 

Anyway,

 

Once I got the details of starting the car sorted out, like calling the road assistance mechanic, and then getting in the car, on my way to work, I called the office, appologised for being late, and said I’d reschedule, and make it up another time.

 

Once the immediate presasure was released, I then thought about the situation, and realised I had much to be grateful for.

 

Yes, it was annoying to wake up late, but at least, I had a comfortable bed to sleep in.

 

I also had a great car, (and even the very best cars get flat batteries from time to time. Car batteries are only designed tp last a year or two at best these days).

 

I reflected on the many people who have to take the bus, the train, walk, or cycle to work, and I again, became much more grateful.

 

When we are genuinely showing gratitude, we are more able to bring into our lives, more good things.

 

This is a natural law of the universe, and we all have access to thuis, simply by changing the way we think.

 

It really does make a significant difference, and I encourage all of you to start thinking abouyt all the good you have in your lives.

 

Even if you are going through a difficult time, in other areas, there is still good to be thankful for.

 

Imagine you are having problems at work.

 

I know it is easy to say, but rather, change your perspective, and turn your problems into challenges.

 

You have a job, and that is much more than many other people have, so you are way ahead.

 

I think you can see the point I am making here.

 

I wish you a great day, and recommend considering this point.

 

It is also well highlighted on the SGR program (The Science of Getting Rich), which has as one of it’s core pillars, the feeling, and emotion of gratitude.  

Try the Trial Here- See For Your Self

 

 

These points are also expanded on in the Positive Relaxation Visualisation site.

 

 

 



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