The everyday chaos of life can make it challenging for us to appreciate how fortunate we are. We all have different shoes to fill. We are parents, employees, daughters, sons, siblings, aunts, uncles, partners, friends, small business owners and the list goes on and on. As much as we try to keep it together, we are humans and can easily lose sight of what truly matters.
Don't ask for more if you're not thankful for what you currently have
On an average day, before my feet hit the ground, I say thank you at least three times. Nothing fancy, nothing detailed, sometimes I say thank you that I woke up with three alarms instead of five and by five I really mean seven – don’t judge me I'm simply not a morning person. I say thank you that my eyes opened, I have even been full of myself and said thank you for letting me wake up with non-frizzy hair; I've learned that at 40 you have to be a little conceded, let's be real we have to talk ourselves up. But I know c’mon there’s so much to be thankful for and I pick my hair. Yes, I do! You know why? Because while it is in our nature to worry about everyone else, how am I giving to those around me all of me if all of me is empty. Heck! Some days I go overboard and say thank you so much for the most ridiculous things. I start running around in a rush because I just wasted 10 minutes of my morning routine and now, I’m behind schedule to get these kids and myself out the door on time. Regardless, my point is we have to be thankful. In order to ask for more or want more we have to appreciate what we already have.
Don't take anything for granted
Take manifestation for an example. We walk around saying; Well, I manifested a month ago and here I am still waiting. C’mon universe, where are you with my dreams. Newsflash! Ungratefulness will block new blessings and absolutely never ask and expect it without putting in the work. One of my favorite quotes that I keep as a daily reminder is: The things you take for granted, someone else is praying for. READ IT AGAIN PLEASE!! The things you take for granted, someone else is praying for. Be thankful for what you have, grateful for those who are part of your life, and appreciative of all the opportunities that present themselves to you and you will notice how much more abundant your life will become.
Now remember, abundance is not just financial, hitting the lotto or going on a shopping spree. The real meaning of abundance is having plenty of something. Having plenty of love from those around you, having plenty of opportunities for your dreams, having plenty food to feed your family. So, if you sit back and look at the true meaning of abundance aren’t you happy to see how fortunate you really are?
I dare you to accept my challenge
I challenge you, give this a try for seven days. Wake up and just say Thank you! You can start with three things a day; it can be just about anything. I promise you by day seven you will catch yourself saying thank you for so much you may even lose count of your list, but I can guarantee it will be more than three. You will begin to feel a sense of fulfillment, joy and happiness that it will be hard for those around you not to notice. That cup of yours that was seen as half empty will now be filled with enough to go around without draining your own energy.
When you are content in life, say thank you and celebrate. When you find yourself struggling, say challenge accepted and find a way to turn it around.
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