Blogging Into Gratitude

Gratitude attitude!

2007-11-12T09:08:00.001-08:00

Today I am grateful for gratitude and the positive attitude that it generates within me. When I wake up late and am rushed getting to work, I take the time during my commute to give thanks for all the good things I have. The commute becomes more pleasant and my sleepiness disipates as I awaken into a day of good and plenty.

Today I am grateful for my comfortable bed ~
        My present warm and cozy home on beautiful grounds ~
                And I am grateful for the expanded vision I have for my future beautiful home
Today I am grateful for the abundance of food available at the grocery store ~
        For the roast in the crock pot that will be ready when I get home from work ~
                And for the wonderful aroma that says "dinner's ready!" that will greet me as I open the door.
Today I am grateful for my health, for my mom's health, and for the good health of those I love.
Today I am grateful for gratitude, grace and for the abundance of Spirit.

2007-10-30T18:29:00.000-07:00

Today I am grateful for.....
the wonderful food I ate both at home and at my new employers,
my new job at FedEx for the workout that it provides me 6 days a week,
my other new job at a local pub chain for the challenges that it brings to me and the great food that I get there for lunch,
my son and his wonderful sense of humor,
my wife and her wonderful ability to listen to me,
my dog and her natural ability to make me smile,
my cat for her playfulness,
and my car for getting me to and from those jobs.

2007-09-12T07:24:00.000-07:00

Today I am grateful for:
my wonderful wife,
my wicked smart son,
the two interviews I had yesterday,
the opportunities that those interviews present,
the airline ticket that will take me home on Saturday,
the week I get to spend with my wife next week,
my dog who keeps me walking every day,
my current job,
my next job,
this life and that I get to spend the rest of it with my wife, who is someone I had once only dreamed existed but didn't know that she actaully existed.
I am blessed.

...and then some...

2007-09-05T12:22:00.001-07:00

It always amazes me... after a huge insight, I often think, "Well, that's IT, I've got it now," as if the answer to all my challanges has come forth, and the rest will be "bliss only, allowed."

Pretty soon, I'm back into another challenge -- sometimes leading to doubt, fear, dread, or any mulitide of feelings other than 'bliss." One day, I'll really "get" that life is eternal, and this is part of what we do; we challenge those otherly feelings, and move on. Because Life is eternal, then it must be eternal in all directions; the future is eternal, and the past is eternal. Imagine how many otherly beliefs we've accumlated through the eternity of the past. We can only know what they are by what we are experiencing, and "seeing," in the moment, as they are the reflectors of belief.

So, back to gratitude. I am eternally grateful for all the tools I pick up along the way that I can use to identify, dissolve and/or release false beliefs I have accepted. My, my...they are awesome. I also am grateful for the delievery systems that bring them to my attention; writers, philosophers, guieds and like-minded mentors and friends.

To me, this is what life is all about, or as Roger Teel once quoted, "Life is the colossal process of Spirit exploring It's own nature." Indeed.

A first step

2007-09-04T10:41:00.001-07:00

Today I am happy to report that mom and I have achieved our first step toward financial freedom. Yesterday, we paid off the first debt in our stack of 7 debts. As I put the envelope into the mailbox yesterday, I heaved a big sigh of relief and thanked the Universe for the plan we are using to take care of our debts. YAHOO! One down. Six to go! The next one is one of my pesty credit cards. The plan is working! Thanks be to all the guides and angels along the way!

Today I am also grateful for the ideas that have come to me recently … ideas that will allow me to express more of my creativity and be a source of income as well.

I am also grateful for inspiration, safety, good books and peace.

God, the Good, is Awesome!

Filled with Gratitude

2007-08-24T09:59:00.001-07:00

This morning I am filled with gratitude for the balance I am finding in remaining centered and keeping myself in the higher awareness of being the observer of myself in this life. It is creating a deeper healing for myself and for those I love.

This morning I am also grateful for good tea, free donuts from my employer, and great ideas from friends! It's all good!

Thank you Life! (-:

Always

2007-08-24T09:25:00.001-07:00

I am entering this early "report" in case I forget later!

I want to report how grateful I am for my "sister" Carrie. Always available for my "vents," always uplifting, always leading me back to Truth -- always fully present, always steady, always ministering...

In gratitude I say...""Thank you," and, "Whew..." and, "I'm back!"

2007-08-21T13:06:00.000-07:00

I've been struggling with gratitude lately. When one is caught in the midst of financial challenge after financial challenge it's difficult to see outside of it. At this particular moment in time it's extremely difficult. But, there are things to be grateful for.

Right now I am grateful for:
-my wonderful wife who keeps me on the positive side of things, loves me unconditionally and always makes me laugh.
-my happy puppy who enjoys every moment of every day.
-my kid, who I am so very proud of.
-the roof over my head and the cot that I sleep on.
-my kid's talkative kitty who keeps me warm at night.
-the PB&J sandwich I am about to eat for lunch.
-the free coffee that my employer provides.
-the free filtered water that my employer provides.
-the opportunities that are mine now that I have a degree.
-the 30 day "reprieve" I received from the company that financed the vehicle I am selling.
-good books.

Praising and Blessing

2007-08-18T10:52:00.000-07:00

Praising God for me is praising all things - including myself, my boss, my finances, - all of it. I am grateful for the energy that is life itself. I am living in, and living AS, that energy. Therefore there is nothing for me to "do" but "be" that delightful Life Energy that I call God. So, today...

* I am grateful for Energy.

* I am grateful for Life.

* I am grateful for the river of complete wholeness and wealth that flows toward me right now.

* I am grateful that Zachary's last two MRI's are clear, and that he is okay this morning after a major lip skid after falling off his bike yesterday afternoon.

* I am grateful for the energy that is Zachary.

* Today, August 18th, I am grateful for my beautiful daughter who is graduating from college today after a long road of classes, full time work, and living her life. I am a proud mama who is grateful for the Energy known as Wendi. I celebrate her life today. YEAA! YEEHAW! WHOORRAW! YOU GO GIRL! (-:

Vision...

2007-08-18T09:58:00.001-07:00

As always...there is always something to be grateful for -- if one is paying attention to seeing. Hmmm...that remark about "seeing" brings me perfectly to what I am especially grateful for this week, in particular being able to see. I had eye surgery last Monday, and the blur is completely gone. I choose to use that physical experience as evidence, and metaphor for, the internal clarity that is mirrored back to me in my physical vision. Vision is an internal function, that manifests as physical sight, and so I am grateful to know that my internal vision is clear and bright.

I am also grateful to and for all the constant and continuing support I receive from friends, family, medical workers, and strangers alike.

Awoman sistahs...

Grateful Living...

2007-08-09T15:20:00.001-07:00

Sunday 8/5/07 - I am grateful for...

A peaceful day at home
Good communication throughout the day
Great steak dinner and salad w/bleu cheese
Plenty of food in the fridge
Really enjoyed "60 Minutes"
Found good resources for "Senior Apts."
Rec'd intuitive ideas for income/cash
Worked on workshop for Emerson BA
Fun playing with Missy

Monday, 8/6/07 - I am grateful for...

Called disability attorney. Phone apt. set
Trying to contact FS worker re: cash
Made delicious beans/sausage/tomato lunch for everyone.
All the bounty that DP bought at super Walmart
Remembering to do Yoga everyday

Tuesday, 8/7/04 - I am grateful for...

Passing all tests for eye surgery
Dorothy taking me and from surgery, and follow-up appt. on Tuesday
Great phone call from Jason
Feeling peaceful after phone call from Jason

Wednesday, 8/8/07 - I am grateful for...

"So You Think You Can Dance" program. Fabulous dancing tonight.
Finding lots of "senior" housing websites to investigate
Some income ideas
Potential cars to drive to Louisiana to meet Cali, and to hug and squeeze Tyler & Livya
Feeling like "the dots are moving"
Remembering to do Yoga almost everyday
That Wendi has completed this portion of her education -- way to go, wayshower. 15- schmifteen...life's eternal...

This morning I woke up in major stressmode regarding finances, or appearance of lack thereof -- I went directly into SMT -- afterwhich I AM; grateful to have a safe, comfortable place to lay my head down and rest, a refridgerator full of food (including Butter Pecan ice cream!), a safe and affordable place for my belongings, a great bus transportation systerm, wonderous medical provisions, friends and family.

And So...Now, and forevermore It Is......

Thoughts become Things

2007-08-09T14:48:00.001-07:00

On Monday after lunch, I was wishing for some cookies. I love cookies. So I set an intention that cookies would appear in my experience. On Tuesday, an office in Florida sent our department a plate of chocolate chip cookies (my favorite), some double chocolate chip cookies (love those!) and some other cookies that were like heath bar chocolate chip cookies. Very tasty! I am grateful to the Universe for providing an abundance of cookies for me and those I work with.

Monday night before going to sleep, I focused my thoughts on knowing that my bills are already paid in full and that I am free of debt. Today I received a call from one of my credit card companies - one who has been very patient with me - and I explained my current low income situation. The man from the credit card company completed an application for me while I was on the phone to be included in their 'hardship program' which, for six months, lowers my percentage rate by half and allows me to make very minimal monthly payments. After six months, the percentage rate and the monthly payment amounts will go back to the level dictated by the balance on my account at that time. I am grateful for the Universe for allowing me to take this first step toward financial freedom.

Tuesday, I was 'led' to do some research on a way to generate extra income and when I got home, I took the first step into that experience. I am grateful for the guidance, the faith and the trust that I continue to have as I move through this time in my life.

I am grateful that my oldest daughter has completed her schooling - for now! How proud I am of her!

I am grateful that my youngest daughter is entering college to earn her degree in Nursing. How proud I am of her!

I am grateful for my daughters, my grandchildren, mom, and my friends who all bring me joyful delight!

Right now....

2007-08-09T10:05:00.000-07:00

….I am grateful to have finally earned my undergraduate degree! Today was my last day of class. It's been an incredibly long road (15 years!) but I finally did it.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

In Joyful Gratitude

2007-08-03T07:45:00.000-07:00

I am always grateful for Wendi and for the love that we share.

I am grateful for her sister Dawn and for our love and support of each other.

I am grateful for the abundance of grapefruit given to us recently.

I am grateful for the talented woman who grooms our dog Gucci for the payment of homemade lunch from us.

I am grateful for wonderful neighbors.

I am grateful for the two beautiful and powerful woman who have started this blog with me!

I am grateful that today I have the day off from work so that I can drive to Ventura, reconnect with the ocean, and call a square dance that I just know will be filled with laughing, happy people having a great time together.

Today I am grateful for the wonderful words of Ernest Holmes - "I turn the dial of my thought into the sunshine of life, into brightness and laughter, into the joyous presence of radiant Spirit. I lay aside all anxiety, all striving, and let the law of Divine Love operate through me into my affairs. Joyfully I anticipate greater abundance, more success, and a deeper peace. Gratitude wells up within my heart for all the blessings I am now receiving."

And NOW it is!

Test

2007-08-03T07:17:00.000-07:00

GaDay.

I don't have time right now to follow up on this to see if it went to BIG...but will when I get home.

TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR WENDI

Today I am grateful

2007-08-02T20:19:00.001-07:00

Today I am grateful for the unexpected gifts that came my way.

*The email conversation with two wonderful people that started this blog idea.
*The 3 cups of coffee provided by my employer.
*The coffee beans provided by my roommate and friend.
*The food I ate for dinner provided by the kind services of the
citizens of my city.
*The unexpected phone call from my wife in the middle of her busy travels.
*The love expressed during the above phone call.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Welcome

2007-08-02T19:59:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our blog. We've created it to help us change our daily thinking and expand our consciousness around the abundance that surrounds us every day.

“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.” - Brian Tracy

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.” - Buddha

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy