From The Gratitude Log

[kimmerspixelated]

Did you know that there is an effective and
an ineffective way to express gratitude?

Unfortunately, the ineffective way is far more common.
It is sort of the default form of gratitude that most
people fall into. I was stuck here for a really long
time until I found a far more powerful way to practice
gratitude, one that moved me into perfect alignment
with abundance and greatly accelerated the Law of
Attraction.

First, let me talk about 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

I am not saying that there is anything wrong with this
form of gratitude. All I am saying is that it is not
nearly as powerful as what I am about to show you.

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 week 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.

With love and passion,

Mike



www.gratitudelog.com

[BlueToTheBone]

1. This is also the path of compassion.

When you are grateful for everything, it includes the people and things you detest and opens the circle of love.

Happy New Year Sweet ASAH Sister,
May your struggles dissolve into the ether and the goodness and the grace of the Universe fill you with joy and peace.

[kimmerspixelated]

2. Thank YOU, soul sister!

Wow, just what I love about ASAH! Blessings to you, love and light wherever you go!

[Kind of Blue]

3. Interesting. Today I was thinking of

2 horrible women I worked directly with years ago and I've never been more grateful for their cruelty than I am now. Sheesh, I've been feeling so good, I'm kinda liking everybody who I COULD NOT STAND before. Forgiving of everyone in the past and truly wishing them the best because all of them have helped to bring me here, where I honestly love.

Thanks, Kimmers, for helping draw those feelings out

P.S. I still think those dames were horrible though I'll work on that next

[Remember Me]

4. wonderful, wonderful

I never thought about it like that.

But one thing people often miss -- or forget, or have a little trouble getting to the pointof -- is to be grateful for EVERYTHING, everything, everything. That must then include all those "negative" experiences and events and people and ...

YES!!! EVERYTHING means everything.

I once upon a time read or heard (where?? can't remember): God doesn't need your gratitude, YOU do.

One of the things I try to remember to do when "bad news" hits is to try to find a place of gratitude for it, whatever the experience is, because within each and every experience is a lesson and a blessing, or many. And because there's nothing that can happen to me that isn't under the direction and control of my Higher Self. I am safe, I am loved, and I live in an abundant universe.

Gratitude opens up the channels and allows the Light in -- and guidance if we needed it.

Wonderful post, Kimmerspixilated!! Tahank you.

[Tsiyu]

5. A very Zen approach

Sometimes I'm more successful than at other times, seeing the interconnectedness of it all and thanking the universe for everything in this life - the good and the evil.

Other times, not so much.

It almost feels selfish to look at even the negatives with gratitude when you know others are suffering. I want to do battle with the negatives. Feeling gratitude seems like enabling.

But then I look at enlightenment another way - the better I am doing the more I can help others. I can thank all the awful experiences for putting me in a position to "see" what needs doing when I am able to help.

Very interesting post. Thanks for sharing your insights.

[kimmerspixelated]

6. Wow, great way to look at it!

Thanks for sharing!