Gratitude

Gratitude As we head into Thanksgiving, I feel it is important to reflect on what we are grateful for. Sometimes, it is too easy to focus on i.e., obsess over, the negative. Sit down with pen and paper and begin to list the people in your life for which you are thankful. What comes to mind? Can you specifically state why you have listed these people? Now ask, what can you do for any of them. Taking the focus off of yourself and your own situation has a wonderful way of keeping things in perspective. And really, what good is it to get angry, frustrated, discouraged over you current situation? Does that help? Do you feel better? So, you have nothing to lose in trying this. Several people have mentioneda Gratitude Journal to me in the past year as a way to stay focused on the positive. The idea is to record daily what/who you are grateful for. Maybe it is time to begin keeping mine. Our brains tend to first recall the trauma or negative experiences in our lives. Reprogramming this thinking is said to be very benefitial. Ivebeen thinking a lot about our economy, as I am sure you have too. Things dont look good. However, I am grateful for aloving husband, two healthy and active boys, all the friends in my life and of course,FAMILY. No matter what happens: food lines, massive unemployment,or whatever crash needs to happen, these special people will be there for me. I will be forced to reach out in ways I may never have been able to before basedon my necessity to refocus on the positive. Theres an old saying that which does not kill us, makes us stronger. Cheers, heres to strength!