Every Tuesday I receive a cyber hug from Ann Strong via email. This week’s was especially thoughtful. Its so much what I would write, but since she already did I will share hers and just nod my head in the appropriate places with you all.
Most of all I am thankful for all who read this crazy blog and get something from it. That warms my heart and gives me purpose.
Hugs and Kisses of Thanks!!
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IMAGINE A WORLD POWERED BY GRATITUDE
What if, just for today,
I feel grateful for everything in my life?
I’d start with the obvious:
My health, my home, my friends, my family.
My wonderful work, my bills all paid.
I’d move on to everyday joys:
My cat chasing a wad of paper,
The crisp, cool autumn air,
This delightful cup of tea,
The way the sun streams into my office,
My comfortable chair,
And my fabulous stereo.
I’d contemplate all the gifts I feel honored to offer
the world:
My love, my enthusiasm, my centeredness,
My clear thinking and my insightfulness.
I’d revel in the gifts I receive from others today:
Their love, their generosity, their kindness,
Their encouragement and their patience.
I’d thank God for the gift in what I consider "challenges:"
A misunderstanding and disagreement with a friend,
A seemingly missed opportunity,
What looks like self-sabotage,
Yet another headache or heartache.
I’d thank God for showing the face of God
All around me and from within me.
If I thought of anything for which I didn’t know
how to feel thankful, I’d feel gratitude
for the opportunity to see from a bigger perspective.
Until I could.
And then,
I’d feel profound gratitude for this incredible privilege
to be here now, alive on this planet,
contributing what I came here to give.
And then,
I’d do it again tomorrow.
– Ann Strong
What are you grateful for today?
HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
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About the author:
Business coach and spiritual author Ann Strong teaches
business owners clarity and confidence about themselves
and their businesses so they’re happier and more
successful. She’s published her Sacred Space Notebook
(SSN) ezine weekly since June 2000. If you’d like, sign
up for a FRE*E subscription to SSN at:
http://www.annstrong.com/coaching-and-mentoring/
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