Giving Yourself The Gift of Gratitude

Before I started to mediate today, I set an intention to see what I’m going to write about. The word that came to me was GRATITUDE. How perfect was that, since my whole life has changed, because of my being in gratitude.When I go back down memory lane, I was always in the mindset at looking at what I DIDN’T HAVE in my life or what I felt I should have. (I know you know about the shoulds, right?) Well, since that wasn’t working so well for me…I really had to look and see what I needed to do to change.

I decided to incorporate gratitude into my life. I went out and did small things first, like letting someone get in front of me when I was driving, or get in front of me while waiting to check out either at the supermarket. I even paid for someone when going through a toll! It felt so great to be able to do something that people weren’t even expecting it. Their faces said it all! My heart was so filled with joy, happiness, and love.

Gratitude has also shown me that by being grateful for all the little things first, my life has become so much richer. Just like when I open my eyes in the morning. Before I get out of bed I thank the Divine for my good night’s sleep, for my soft pillow that supported me throughout the night, my great new mattress, great health for myself, family, friends and community of coaches. I set up my day to have fun, joy, and laughter. I ask the Divine to use me wherever I’m to go, then I let go and trust. So, let’s be in gratitude for all the things we have in our lives!

Gratitude to me is like a warm blanket of love that changes how you view life. Gratitude is a gift you give to yourself and others, it’s a feeling of happiness and fulfillment. It’s a word that has to be put into action and once it does, you’ll enter a state of peace and love.

This beautiful word has become my prayer of love for all of us. Try these exercises in your journal and see what comes up for you…

1. What would be something you can do today to show your gratitude?

2. Make a list of what your grateful for.

3. Everyday look and see what you can do for yourself and others and just put it into action.

I believe your lives will look quite different and you’ll feel GREAT!!!

My wish and pray of all is to just be open to implementing gratitude into your life.
With much love, peace and gratitude,
Coach Rochelle Schwartz
www.rochelleschwartz.com