Live With An Attitude Of Gratitude
By Glen Hopkins
Imagine for a moment one of those nights when you just can't fall asleep and you have to get up early the next morning for an important meeting. Your alarm clock goes off early in the morning waking you from what little sleep you had. "Please, God," you say. You stumble out of bed, have a quick shower, grab coffee, toast, and off you go to fight the traffic.
Does that sound like the start of a terrible day? Most would answer 'yes'. Few people however, would answer, 'no'. These are the people, who are in my opinion blessed with a gift. A gift that determines how they view their life. These people live with 'an attitude of gratitude'. For them, the situation described could be worse. Much worse. For example, think of the man who doesn't have a bed, let alone a roof to over his head. When he is awoken from what little sleep he is able to get, it is by the rain falling on his cold body. He stumbles to his feet and begins his journey to work in bare feet. He works is in the field of survival. He searches though garbage cans for scraps food to eat and odd bits of clothes to keep him warm.
This example is to illustrate that we all have so much to be grateful for. Even in times when it seems that nothing could be worse, there is always a reason to be grateful. And when you feel a sense of gratitude, you feel a sense of happiness and content. Spirit provides. Higher power is there for you. My challenge to you today is to look for the good in every situation and live with a constant 'attitude of gratitude'.
I assure you, if you were the fellow searching for food in garbage cans you too could find things to be grateful for. You just have to 'open your eyes' to what is around you. Focus on your blessings and what's good in your life, rather than what's bad.
"I once was distraught because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet." - Unknown
Life works in mysterious ways. There have been stories of so many people in dire straits yet they are find the time and the gift in helping others experiencing even greater turmoil. This is because once you helped someone in greater need than yourself, you always feel better. You feel better because you have helped another human being, and this forces you to change your mindset from focusing on your problems to focusing on their solutions.
Focus on solutions, not the problem and live with an attitude of gratitude! Mother Teresa was a shining example of this phenomenon. Her life and mission revolved around helping others in need. As a result she experienced a great deal of love and self-satisfaction in her life.
Take a moment to think of five things in your life you are grateful for today. For example, your friends, your family, your job, your sense of smell, touch, sight, and sound. The list can go on and on. Imagine what your life would be like without these things. Write them down on a piece of paper and really think about the things you are grateful for. You will be amazed at how great and how blessed you will feel!
About The Author: Glen Hopkins, owns Motivational-Messages.com, your Free resource for daily motivation and inspiration, including quotes, tips, and stories to help you lead a successful life. To subscribe fro Fr~ee visit http://www.motivational-messages.com/ today!
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