Mark Sanborn, best-selling author of The Fred Factor, said something that resonated with me when I heard him speak last year. He said “Don’t write a blog post because they need to read it; write a blog post because you need to write it.”
This is one of those posts… Continue reading
Category Archives: Gratitude
I NEED To Write This Blog Post
Filed under Blogging, FEEL Good, Gratitude, Law of Attraction
Jeez Louise, Where Are Those Keys?!?!?!
I know, understand and actually help others understand the importance and the power of our thoughts.
I know, understand and actually help others understand we cannot attract what we do want when we are thinking, feeling and obsessing about what we don’t want or don’t have.
I know that, but last week I had a really hard time doing that. Continue reading
Filed under Coaching, Gratitude, Law of Attraction, Thinking
Are You Thankful OR Grateful OR Both?
Typical screenshot of my stats showing what people typed into Google that led them to my blog
Apparently, people are curious about the difference between thankful and grateful. This picture shows the search terms people entered that led them to my blog on Thanksgiving Continue reading
Lessons Learned From Hurricane Sandy
Before I start babbling, I want to send a heartfelt prayer to everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. Although I am extremely grateful for the return of my power, I am very sensitive to those who are still waiting. I know how disheartened I was feeling on Thursday and can’t imagine how you are feeling on Day Six. So to you and all those who lost much more than electricity, much love coming your way. Stay strong
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New Favorite Thing~The 10-10 Exercise
Today I am excited to share my new favorite thing. It’s called the 10-10 Exercise, takes only a few minutes and brings rather magical results. Here’s how it works
Each day (first thing in thing in the morning, if possible), write down
- Ten things you feel grateful for and
- Ten things you would like to manifest or attract or receive Continue reading
Filed under Coaching, FEEL Good, Gratitude, Law of Attraction, Personal Development
Feng Shui Rules! Even If You Don’t Understand It
I’d like to tell you absolutely everything I know about Feng Shui.
Are you ready?
Here it is: Continue reading
Filed under FEEL Good, Gratitude, Great Books, Law of Attraction
Thankful or Grateful? Inquiring Minds Want To Know
Nearly every time I check my blog stats, it shows that someone found my site by typing “Thankful vs Grateful” into Google. As I mentioned in a previous post, 
I was taught we are THANKFUL for things we already have (like the desk I’m sitting at) and GRATEFUL for things we don’t yet have (like the new office furniture I’d like), but have faith are coming. Continue reading
Want To Feel Better? It’s In The Bag!
Yesterday, a friend asked how she could shake herself out of a “funky” mood. As we were discussing things she might do, I became profoundly aware of how simple this exercise is if you are prepared; and how utterly impossible it seems if you are not prepared. So here’s a way you can prepare to be prepared for when a funky mood strikes~ Continue reading
A Dime For Your Thoughts
I recently completed training as a Prosperity Coach with the awesome Ellen Rogin. Among other things, Ellen is a CPA who believes that prosperity is not just about earning and wisely investing money. While those things are important, a positive, grateful mindset is essential to living a prosperous life. Continue reading
Filed under Gratitude, Law of Attraction, Perception, Thinking
The Bracelet Isn’t Magic, But The Awareness IS!
èI am currently enrolled in a Prosperity Coaches training which involves wearing a blue Abundance Activist™ bracelet, similar to a Livestrong bracelet. Every time I GIVE or RECEIVE something, I switch the bracelet to the other wrist. It may sound silly, but doing that simple action has had a dramatic effect on my awareness of both of these things.
It doesn’t matter what I am giving or receiving; it could be time, money, a gift, a kind word, an iPad… Every time I notice such an act, I switch the bracelet.
Well, yesterday I made my annual trip to my favorite flea market to do some Christmas shopping. I’ve been going there for over 20 years, and I never remember receiving a discount, aside from the normal “Buy 1 for $20 or 2 for $30″ offer. But this trip was different and that blue bracelet got quite a workout!
The highlight of the day occurred while going down my last aisle, cold and weary from three hours of walking and spending. A gentleman selling food choppers asked “Will you watch my demonstration? You don’t have to buy anything. No one else is.” His humorous approach made me laugh and although I was tired and had absolutely no interest in what he was selling, I said “Sure! Show me what you’ve got.”
As I approached his table, I switched my bracelet, aware that I had made the decision to GIVE this nice man a few minutes of my time.
The demo was so cool that I purchased his chopper for $25. As I waited for him to put it in the bag, I started to switch my bracelet, aware that I was GIVING him a sale, not because I really wanted the product (although it is really cool!) but because I felt like doing something nice. At that moment, the thought to GIVE him the bracelet came to me, so I did.
After explaining how to use it, he happily put it on his wrist, smiled and said “You just made my day!” and I really felt his appreciation. He continued, “And now I’m gonna make yours” as he put a second chopper in the bag! How cool is that?! We were both smiling ear-to-ear as he switched the bracelet to his other wrist.
As soon as I got home, I put on a new blue bracelet and have switched it several times since then. I’ve been assured the bracelet isn’t magic, but the awareness that every GIVING also involves a RECEIVING truly is!
Where is your awareness on the topic of giving and receiving? Do you notice one more than the other? I can promise that as you become more aware of both, you will experience both and on a more equivalent, consistent basis.
Filed under FEEL Good, Go-Giver, Gratitude, Law of Attraction, Thinking
