I am currently reading a book dealing with gratitude and our lack thereof. The book is called The Magic by Rhonda Byrne. It says that if we are more grateful for everything we have and things we have received, we will receive more of it! It's like magic. Part of reading the book includes a daily activity of writing ten things we are grateful for, and it is much simpler than it seems. It has a daily outline for 28 days of simple activities to do throughout the day during your normal routine. I am only on the 7th day and I can see & feel the magic happening already!
Well I feel more at peace with myself and within myself. I can not even explain it. But it also help me to realized how much I take advantage of the simplest things in life; we all do it! So part of my daily ritual now (after making my coffee & my bowl of oatmeal) - is to writes down the ten things I am grateful for:
1. I am grateful for my sons. (So many women can not have children & I was once one of them!)
2. I am grateful for my parents. (Many of my friends have only one parent or have lost them both!)
3. I am grateful for my nephew Ray Ray. (He lost his mother when he was young & taught me to be a better parent and a more understanding person.)
4. I am grateful for my boyfriend. (He helped to raise both my sons, when he could have left; and he is a great father to them.)
5. I am grateful for my health! ( Despite my health problems with high blood pressure & diabetes, I can walk and exercise.)
6. I am grateful for the money I receive. (Although I am broke, I managed to pay my bills every month!)
7. I am grateful for the food we have every month. (I am lucky enough to receive monthly food stamps.)
8. I am grateful for Martin & Michael! (They are such great company & I am no longer lonely...)
9. I am grateful for Diamond! (He helps me with the bills, the kids, anything we need around the house, & food; & puts up with my attitude.)
10. I am grateful for my LIFE! (My sister no longer has her life & is no longer with us.)
This list can go on and on. I try to write different things I am grateful for everyday. And before I go to sleep, I thank God the thing I am most grateful for that day!
Now I can feel the magic working on a daily basis...
I hope YOU will too...
