There are two acts that I believe can help bring everyone
inner peace and happiness. They do not
need to be flashy, or subtle; they can be both if the situation warrants
it. Be thankful. It’s easier to face difficulties when you are
grateful for what you have and not concentrate on what you do not have. You will always be drawn back to a humble
state-of-being when you look at your life as a gift, and reflect on the
positive influences in your life. In
times of struggle, I am reminded of the great friends I have in my corner. They show me unconditional love by providing
support, laughter and a shoulder to cry on.
I do the same for them, and have genuine happiness for their
success. Gratitude can start with a
smile or a simple ‘thank you’, but when you want to feel it on a deeper level,
reach out and tell a friend or family member how much they mean to you. When you say it from the heart and
unscripted, there is no better compliment and benefits each person
equally. Being thankful for the people
in your life is only one aspect of endless gratitude. It comes in many forms, and it starts with
the recognition that your life path is where it is supposed to be today. You made it through yesterday, and you have
hope for tomorrow. You are living,
breathing and choosing to move forward.
The act of forgiveness is equally as important as giving
thanks. When you harbor resentment or
anger, it affects you more negatively than the person or situation you can’t
forgive. We all make mistakes; no one is
perfect. The process of letting go is to
forgive with no restrictions or boundaries.
This opens your heart to more love, more patience, and more space to let
in the good. You can also forgive
yourself for not knowing better in your past actions. As you learn from your
mistakes, you can choose to not repeat them.
We are all a work in progress.
Love comes from within first in order to give it freely and without
regret to others.
Books I’m thankful this week:
Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman: This guy is fucking hilarious! Anyone who can
compare a relationship to a Coldplay lyric or argue a race debate on being a
Lakers vs Celtics fan is a genius in my eyes.
I want to write like him. I want
to read more of his stuff. I never want
to date him.
Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle: Tolle is my new spiritual hero. His views are simple, yet powerful and I intend
for them to stay with me for a lifetime.
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