5 Tips on How to Live from a Place of “Gratitude”
Gratitude is a tricky word for many people because they forget to live from a place of unconditional love. As a world, we have yet to accept that although human kind has many similarities, we are all different based on our culture, heritage, life experiences, religion and purpose for being here. Unconditional love leads us to gratitude, being happier and more successful. It is not a sign of weakness.
Self-acceptance and acceptance is at the root of learning gratitude. Stepping back and practicing acceptance helps us to see the reasons certain people are in our lives. Is it possible their behavior is pushing us to change and grow? My personal growth and life experience have taught this to be true.
Most of us avoid working on changing how we think and behave because it’s painful. Concentrating on people, places and things is much easier. We do not comprehend that other people’s inappropriate behaviors bother us because they mirror our fears and inadequacies. When we accept this information without a doubt, we are ready to change.
Practice these five tips to help you start living from a place of gratitude, causing you to experience a happier Thanksgiving and holiday season.
- Set an intention to be more accepting and loving of your family and friends.
- Just before you hop out of bed each morning (from now until New Year’s), think about this intention and visualize it.
- When someone acts out inappropriately, remind yourself that something is causing this person to feeling inadequate, fearful and unloved.
- Look for a positive attribute or memory of the individuals who “trigger” you and share your gratefulness with them.
- Call, text or email a like-minded friend and ask for support in practicing being more patient and loving towards others who trigger your unconditional love.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
