Appreciate, appreciate and appreciate - see the wonder again!
How do you view the world?
In awe and wonder, or with despair and hopelessness?
I have recently been practicing meditating more on THE REALLY POSITIVE THINGS IN MY LIFE and just NOT LISTENING to any negative thoughts that pop into my head, or that crop up in conversations with others for example.
The results are amazing - I am holding myself in a positive place much more of the time, which has resulted in me feeling better about all the things in my life. I find I am more able to cope with anything that life throws at me, and believe me, life is throwing some big things sometimes as I'm sure it is will all of you! :)
What I find is that I now try to appreciate everyone else's point of view, however different it is to mine, I come to understand more and more, and believe more and more, that we are all on our own path and that is just fine. In fact, it is the way it is supposed to be.
It is not for me to judge anyone else's choices. However, that doesn't mean that I agree with everyone else's choices if they conflict with my own values and beliefs but I can APPRECIATE that for that particular person, those choices and values are important to them. It is all a matter of perspective - and everyone's perspective is different, AND equally valid.
You cannot truly see and appreciate the light if you do not have shadows. Shadows define the light and can work in harmony with it to create the most amazing things. Do not view them as good or bad, right or wrong, but insead, see them as working in harmony together, to illuminate and enlighten your world view.
What this way of thiniking also means, is that if I come across people or situations who disapprove of what I am doing or thinking, then I try not to let their views or opinions bother me or affect my mood, and instead, I try to appreciate that we are all different and this adds to the diversity of life,
I read a book once that described everyone as threads in a carpet or piece of embroidery. We are all different colours, sizes, textures and positions, but added together, we make up one amazing and beautiful piece of art.
So appreciate the light, the shade, and every colour in between and watch as your view of the world transforms.
Have a wonderful day everyone - just be who you are and accept others for who they are. After all, isn't that what you really want them to do for you?
Gail
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Positivity is certainly key, Gail, and your post is absolutely positive in every way! Thanks for sharing, my friend!
Jeff🐶👍
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Hi, Gail!! Long time no see that gorgeous smile!!
Meditation is the bomb!
Prayer is talking to God, while meditation allows him to answer!
We don't allow ourselves the gift of solitude, nearly enough in our busy society.
"Stop, and smell the roses..."
Gratitude and appreciation of the simple things, leads to Peace of Mind.
Great to see and hear you, Gail!
Oh, are you still a WA addict? LOL
Best Barb
Hi Barb
Yes, very long time, no speak. I've been here all the time but just busy offline with life! All good though.
Hope you're well.
Gail
I surely understand, Gail!
Just getting off a 2 years roller coaster ride with a family member, .. or 2 !! Ha-hha!
I've done plenty behind the scenes, but now seem the time to get back to producing. It feels really good to let things, just take their natural course. Timing is everything, and pushing? ...doesn't get any results!
Energy, here at WA, is radiant!
I believe many of us needed this brand new decade start!
Again, great to see thaat smile, again!!
Best in 2020!
Barb
Thank you. Looking forward to our chats too!