The Beauty of Gratitude

How many times have you found yourself focused mostly on being angry or upset with yourself, someone else or something perhaps beyond your control? The real question you need to ask is, what exactly did all that energy of anger and frustration accomplish? Did it make you happier? Did it add any kind of quality to your life? Did your anger or frustration really change anything? So if all this misdirected energy exists in your life, right now for whatever reason, consider exercising the...
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How many times have you found yourself focused mostly on being angry or upset with yourself, someone else or something perhaps beyond your control? The real question you need to ask is, what exactly did all that energy of anger and frustration accomplish? Did it make you happier? Did it add any kind of quality to your life? Did your anger or frustration really change anything? So if all this misdirected energy exists in your life, right now for whatever reason, consider exercising the power of gratitude and forgiveness. When ready, you begin to understand that it's time to stop beating yourself up over frustrations you encounter. We all make mistakes and have to deal with insensitive jerks.Intelligence means knowing that we need to do something differently in order to achieve the better outcomes that we desire. So why waste all your energy inside those dark unproductive areas of your mind? Instead, realize the only thing you control is yourself and how you choose to respond to life challenges.I know this may initially sound like a ridiculous exercise, but sit down and take a deep breath. Look straight ahead and begin looking around. What do you see? Begin to notice who and what really exists in your life today that brings you pleasure or satisfaction that you have seriously taken for granted?Do you fully appreciate and respect the people in your life? Are you thankful for your home, apartment, job or career? How about all the material stuff? Now ask yourself a simple question, "What's most important to me right now in my life? For Whom and What am I truly Thankful?"This is why keeping a gratitude journal becomes a very powerful and satisfying experience. It helps refine and sharpen your mental, physical and spiritual awareness by being conscious of every blessing you have attracted into your life. Your journal establishes a personal commitment to yourself that can bring you true happiness. Once you clarify what brings you happiness, you can begin to explore the real beauty of gratitude?