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ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ENOUGH!

2/3/2023

 

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ENOUGH!

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My name is Deborah Perdue, and it’s my heart’s calling to share and spread gratitude in the world. Many thanks to my loyal gratitude tribe too.

“You must think of money and any other material desire or possession simply as an outer symbol of the inner supply.” ​

John Randolph Price            
I have been understanding the idea of abundance on a deeper and deeper level in the last 15 years. I remember a long time ago, a minister spoke to us about the abundance of the Universe – talking about how we can’t count the grains of sand on a beach, or the stars in the sky. Then she was done. I thought she should have a “closing argument” but that was it. Since then, as years go by, I get it. That is evidence enough. We see proof of abundance in Mother Nature – in every square inch of soil, in the sky, in leaves falling in Autumn, new leaves sprouting in Spring, and in Winter’s extravaganza of snowflakes. Abundance is indeed everywhere we look. And I realize we always have abundance in so many ways – our family, friends, love, creativity, joy, peace, harmony, as well as financial abundance. One definition of prosperity is going forward in joy.

I love this knowing! And when I apply it to my own life, I know that there is always always always enough. That has become a mantra for me. I am a freelance book designer, and income ebbs and flows like the ocean’s tides. When I get nervous and afraid about when more money is coming in, thinking lack or scarcity thoughts, I watch the flow stop, literally. We are supplied with everything we need, and need to really embrace this truth.

If I get stuck and start doubting abundance and prosperity, I turn to spiritual readings that up my trust and faith in the absolute enough-ness of life. I affirm the great prosperity of my life. One fantastic book is called The Abundance Book by John Randolph Price (quoted above), with a sure-fire practice that you can do every day to elevate your own prosperity consciousness. I listen to a song which I have provided a link for below, by the gifted New Thought singer/songwriter Karen Drucker and the main refrain is “God is my source. God is my power. God gives me everything I need.” I have been known to listen to this affirming chant over and over again. Without fail, it lifts my spirits. Soon, I have the feeling of the grand, overflowing abundance in the universe again, and start witnessing prosperity again flow into my life. It sounds too simple but having the consciousness of prosperity and abundance is ultra-important to living a rich life.

The photo I have chosen above is the seasonal creek at our home. In wintertime, when it gets gloomy and grey here, after lots of rain, our creek starts rushing with rivulets and waterfalls. The beautiful sound of it is what I hear when I go outside. This is a reminder to me about God’s magnificent, steady bounty.

We can stop the flow of abundance in our minds, and thereby stop the givingness of the Divine. My mantra “There is always always always enough” is proven to me time and time again. Enjoy the free gifts I offer below. Let the Gratitude Reflection I created at the bottom of this newsletter sink in. And if you would like spiritual counseling about this subject, or any other, please email me. I offer a sliding fee scale if you are challenged financially. I am a licensed practitioner for the Centers for Spiritual Living (csl.org), and have been for 17 years now. It would be my honor and pleasure to help you prosper and thrive in any way I can.

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If you are new, please sign up for free emailed Daily Gratitude Reflections. I will be sending Journals to 20 lucky subscribers who sign up!

You can see a sample of my Gratitude Reflections below. Just reply to this email or info@graceofgratitude.com 
 requesting to be added.
ENJOY KAREN DRUCKER’S SONG “GOD IS MY SOURCE”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

​ABUNDANCE IS EVIDENT IN EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY

How grand it is to live in a universe with such infinite bounty . . .
I am grateful to live my life opening my arms wider and wider, to receive all the good that is constantly offered to me.
I am thankful for the teeming life on this planet and beyond.
I feel humble when I ponder the diversity and grandeur that has been created.
And I gratefully give of the plentiful gifts and love I offer.
A Daily Gratitude Reflection by Deborah Perdue

HEAR INTERVIEWS AND TALKS I HAVE GIVEN, AND CHECK OUT THE ABUNDANCE OF GRATITUDE BOOKS OFFERED:

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How thankful I am for each and every one of you.
Happy, joyful, love-filled February!
Deborah Perdue, Gratitude Gal

JULY GRATITUDE FOR FREEDOM!

7/11/2022

 
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What I know for sure is that freedom is an inside job. As spiritual beings having a human experience, we are all blessed with free will. This means that we are always at choice. This is quite the gift. In my own life, I have sometimes chosen unwisely, yet as I grow in wisdom through the years of my life, I am finding that I choose well, and enjoy more freedom, independence, love, peace and joy.

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​JUNE GRATITUDE!

7/11/2022

 
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This April and May, Oregon got surprise rain which helps incredibly with our drought situation. Yes, I am thankful! We also got snow and freezing temperatures. Not quite so thankful. You see, we have this gorgeous wisteria that was about to flower. The tender blossoms were so close to full regalia. Then the freeze caused them all to die. I was so sad. I honestly grieved for about three days. It may sound silly, but this is one of the most glorious times in Spring, when the wisteria erupts into full bloom.


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Seeking Joy in Life’s Daily (Often Overlooked) Treasures

12/12/2021

 
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Seeking Joy in Life’s Daily (Often Overlooked) Treasure

“If you want to feel rich, just count all the gifts you have that don't cost money.”
Proverb
 
I am so thankful for the gifts of my life, that are free and unfettered. Good health, stable home life, love that abounds, pets that adore, country living, wondrous nature, my own creativity, the ability to give and receive, sparkling night skies and waters, the overall magic and wonder and mystery of life that is always visible when I open my spiritual eyes to see. I am in deep gratitude for the lavish riches of life!
 
If you want to feel more abundance, if you want to feel more prosperous even if you don't have much money, take time to savor all the things in your life that don't cost anything. Feeling grateful is the antidote to feelings of lack, because we are focusing on what is there, what we have, rather than what we don't. We can take stock of many, many things that are abundant in life when feeling scarcity and immediately feel better. Below is a list of 50 things I am grateful for that don't cost a dime. Join me and make the list longer!

1. Waking up to a new dawn each morning with brand new possibilities
2. A friend who loves me unconditionally
3.  Loving and accepting someone unconditionally
4. Taking a walk in nature
5. Sunflowers brightly blooming in the summertime
6. A profusion of Golden Delicious apples on a tree in our yard
7. The beauty of reflections in water
8. A newborn infant's eyes
9. The devoted, unfailing love of a dog or cat

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10 Inspired Ways to Quickly Regain Joy and Peace

12/7/2021

 
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10 Inspired Ways to Quickly Regain Joy and Peace

Whenever I nosedive into feeling worried or harried or completely stressed out, I have a surefire method to counteract these undesirable feelings. It works every time! It can be hard to start – I might tell myself I don’t have enough time, or it won’t work, but those are just feeble excuses. When I actually sit down to begin, this practice I’m about to share always helps my mood improve and become more positive. Scientific studies 1 have proven, without a doubt, that if we start focusing on what is right, what feels good to us, what there is to be grateful for, we can and will shift into more happiness, peace, joy and even better health!

I know it sounds almost too good to be true, but it has worked for me over and over again, and in this article, I will share some of my own Top Ten list. And I invite you to try it too.
 
I call this tool My Grand List of Gratitude. Start a huge list of everything and everyone you are grateful for. I find that I can never run out of things to add – this list can be endless, and even ongoing.


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Is There a Difference Between Gratitude and Thankfulness?

11/28/2021

 
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Is There a Difference Between Gratitude and Thankfulness?
​Thanksgiving is drawing ever so close, and maybe it is time to re-evaluate our understanding of this celebration, which is held in such high regard by Americans and Canadians alike. At this time of the year, most of us focus on being thankful, which is great and all, but forget about the weightier and more spiritual concept of gratitude. The two terms are used interchangeably, but they are centuries apart when it comes to implication.
 
So, what is the difference between gratitude and thankfulness?

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How to Keep Your Joy

11/21/2021

 
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How to Keep Your Joy (even when things go wrong)
It Seems Nothing is Going Right
There comes a time when everyone experiences a terrible period of failures in their lives. Relationships crumble; they get fired and realize that they have to train for a new career. At such times, finding something to be positive about or grateful for seems impossible because the only possibility one can see is an unending chain of misfortunes. But this is exactly the kind of experience that should inspire positive change in your life and personality. Rather than think that you’re ill-fated, pull yourself together and be grateful for what you have.

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Discover 7 Amazing Health Benefits of Living in Gratitude

11/14/2021

 
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Discover 7 Amazing Health Benefits of Living in Gratitude
(You probably haven't considered these)
Thanksgiving isn't the only time you should practice gratitude. It is helpful every single day of the year! Many studies have found there are great health benefits in making gratitude a year-round habit. To enjoy the many mental and physical benefits of gratitude all it takes is a little bit of introspection.

Here are seven surprising benefits you can gain from developing an attitude of gratitude that you might not know about.

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How to Find Peace in Even the Toughest Situations

5/21/2020

 
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What a bombshell it was to find myself “locked down,” in shelter, with stores and businesses closing all around me in March 2020. In the past few years, I have been in grief about so many wildfires occurring in the Pacific Northwest where I live each summer. And then last year, a horrific huge bush fire in Australia! And of course, tornadoes, hurricanes and floods galore as well. It seemed very obvious that Mother Nature had definitely had enough of humankind’s disregard for the earth, and living in a non-harmonic way. And to me, these natural disasters seemed as bad as things could get. And I lamented that they were happening with more ​frequency each year.  Wearing a mask while taking walks during wildfires really sucked. Air quality was dangerous. Well, so far in 2020, things have gone from bad to worse. I never thought or imagined in my life the whole world’s people would be “sent to their rooms.” I never imagined wearing a mask everywhere, or being shamed if I didn’t choose to comply.

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Radical Gratitude: How to Turn Your Pain into Peace

2/10/2020

 
Read Deborah's latest article, Radical Gratitude: How to Turn Your Pain into Peace on Tiny Buddha. Click here
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NEW! Daily Gratitude Reflections – 365 Guides to Great-Full Living, softcover, 6×9”. Full color with beautiful photographs on every page. Use this powerful book of inspiring thoughts of gratitude each day for a year,  you can start anytime.

We also offer two gorgeous Gratitude Journals (or Gratitude Diary). Grace of Gratitude Journal (blue hardcover version) and second edition Grace of Gratitude Journal (gold paperback version). Both are 6×9” with gorgeous watercolors by Tara Thelen, and inspiring thoughts of thankfulness by Deborah Perdue, with blank lined pages for the reader to practice writing down their grateful thoughts too.

A wonderful Path of Gratitude Coloring Book, for adults or parents and children. 8.5×11” with full page B&W hand-drawn illustrations by Tara Thelen on the right pages, and on the left, prompts to write in your grateful thoughts and to doodle.

We also offer Grace of Gratitude Reflections. This is a 4×6” soft cover, which can fit In your pocket or purse, with thoughts of thanksgiving to motivate and inspire the reader as well.

The beautiful greeting cards contain watercolors from both Journals. Check out the unique and special Thank You Cards too.

Just click on the ordering bars next to each product! 
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