published Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 6:32 am by
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Question by Einah Pets: Did you know that there is an effective and an ineffective way to express gratitude?
the ineffective way to express gratitude. This is gratitude that you express that is
related to what is happening in your life right now.
It is closely related to the gratitude and appreciation we learn to express as children (i.e. to say thanks) and that is probably why it is often the default and why so many people get stuck here.
Ineffective gratitude includes things such as:
* your health
* your relationships
* your material posessions
* your friends and family
* a nice vacation
Often the problem with the above form of gratitude is
that it comes from a place of lack. If you have ever
expressed gratitude while thinking “at least… I am
healthy, or at least I have a great family” then you
know what I mean.
This form of gratitude is extremely weak because it is
based on the present circumstances. In other words,
this form of gratitude is conditional. It makes it
sound that you are grateful “only if you have good
health, a great relationship, etc.”
Unfortunately, conditional gratitude fails to activate
the law of attraction. The universe does not respond
to conditional requests.
The second form of gratitude is complete in that it is
a celebration of life itself, for all the experiences
you are having. One other key difference is this.
Effective gratitude comes from an underlying attitude
vs. a temporary focus on one item or thing to be
grateful for.
With practice, this holistic form of gratitude can
become second nature. When it does, the law of
attraction will flow far more easily into your life.
The more powerful form of gratitude includes items
such as:
* your life
* this awesome planet
* for being who you are
* for future events
* for problems, challenges, and hardships
* for your mistakes
* for your mind
* for your freedom
In other words, you become grateful for this amazing
journey of your life regardless of what happens and
where it takes you because you know that it is just
right for you and that everything is happening for a
reason.
When you are expressing effective gratitude, fear and
loss disappear. There is no focus on any lack and when
you reach this state, that is when abundance can truly
start flowing into your life.
Being grateful for what you have in your life (your
health, relationships, etc.) has its place. But when
you start feeling truly grateful for everything that is
happening in your life and open your heart, you will be
amazed at how quickly the universe will start to answer.
So, start creating these feelings now, even in the most
unlikely or unpleasant circumstances and notice how you
begin to attract whatever you focus on into your life.
Best answer:
Answer by Rusty Plastic
This is a rant and a soapbox, not a question.
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