I found this wonderful quote from Inspiration Daily.
Just what I needed!
Showing posts with label Today's Contemplation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Today's Contemplation. Show all posts
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Finding Joy
The definition of joy is: a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. It's hard to find joy in our every day lives when we have kids screaming, televisions blaring, bills stacking up, fears of losing everything, or jobs we hate..... you get my drift. So let's start searching for the joy in our lives. As Ann Voskamp said in her book One Thousand Gifts: " The brave who focus on all things good and all things beautiful and all things true, even in the small, who give thanks for it and discover joy even in the here and now, they are the change agents who bring fullest Light to all the world."
Starting today let's write down at least one joyful thing; something that gave you that feeling of pleasure. Try not to be repetitive, pay attention, really open your eyes and truly see. As Annie Dilliard said, "Unless I call attention to what passes before my eyes. I simply won't see it." We need to open our eyes and write down those joys; before you know it that one joy will add up to at least 365 joys. After writing down your joy, give thanks, and you will begin to see the world in a more positive light.
Starting today let's write down at least one joyful thing; something that gave you that feeling of pleasure. Try not to be repetitive, pay attention, really open your eyes and truly see. As Annie Dilliard said, "Unless I call attention to what passes before my eyes. I simply won't see it." We need to open our eyes and write down those joys; before you know it that one joy will add up to at least 365 joys. After writing down your joy, give thanks, and you will begin to see the world in a more positive light.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Awakening the Heart
Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach has a wonderful entry for January 13th. I have had this book for awhile and I decided on January 1st that I should to commit to reading the daily entry every day. When I read it today, I thought of so many people that are experiencing problems with money including myself. It was one of those "wow" moments.
Today's entry talks of how we all yearn for financial security, which makes us depressed because in today's economic reality, there is none. Instead of focusing on financial security, we should focus on financial serenity. Here's a quote from today's entry: "When I surrendered my desire for security and sought serenity instead, I looked at my life with open eyes. I saw that I had much for which to be grateful. I felt humbled by my riches and regretted that I took for granted the abundance that already existed in my life. How could I expect more from the Universe when I didn't appreciate what I already had?" She goes on and makes an inventory of her life's assets, which doesn't include money, and finds she is very wealthy.
So, in today's contemplation, lets stop yearning for more and look at what we have. Make a list of all the wonderful things in your life that you are grateful for and smile because you have so much. I am grateful for my wonderful husband of 26 years, my four boys, my soon to be 4 grandchildren, my cuddly pets, all my family and friends, and the food and shelter I have, which so many do not have. So, in reality, I am truly very wealthy.
Today's entry talks of how we all yearn for financial security, which makes us depressed because in today's economic reality, there is none. Instead of focusing on financial security, we should focus on financial serenity. Here's a quote from today's entry: "When I surrendered my desire for security and sought serenity instead, I looked at my life with open eyes. I saw that I had much for which to be grateful. I felt humbled by my riches and regretted that I took for granted the abundance that already existed in my life. How could I expect more from the Universe when I didn't appreciate what I already had?" She goes on and makes an inventory of her life's assets, which doesn't include money, and finds she is very wealthy.
So, in today's contemplation, lets stop yearning for more and look at what we have. Make a list of all the wonderful things in your life that you are grateful for and smile because you have so much. I am grateful for my wonderful husband of 26 years, my four boys, my soon to be 4 grandchildren, my cuddly pets, all my family and friends, and the food and shelter I have, which so many do not have. So, in reality, I am truly very wealthy.
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