ThE SUpERpOwER OF GRATITUDEDECEMBER NEWSLETTERAs this year winds to a close, with its amazing manifestations and also some disappointments or loss which are a natural part of life, I give thanks for all the people in my life who inspire me, and are awake and aware. So many of us are dedicated to making a positive difference in this world, and knowing I am not alone feels so gratifying. In November, I received a clear message from Spirit, which said “Keep on keeping on” and talked about the importance of being a loving light-filled person in this world, envisioning more peace, more plenty, more love for all. Just because most human civilizations have been warlike and power-seeking in the past, does not mean it always has to be this way. As the Peace Song we sing at the closing of services at the Center for Spiritual Living says: “Let there be peace on earth, and let it beginwith me.” I believe I (and all of us) signed up before birth to be here at this particular time, and sometimes I wish I hadn’t. Then I summon up my bravery and courage and I do keep on keeping on. This yer for me has been about more healing. I now belong to a 12-step program, and this was a missing link in my spiritual life. I am ultra-grateful for all I have learned and brought into my body, heart and mind. Like so many spiritual paths, I know it is God-inspired in every way. VERY GRATEFUL.
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“I am blessed in countless ways by gifts from the Divine. I give thanks as I notice the beauty and see the good that surrounds me now.”
Mary Davis What about being grateful continually? In every moment as well as every day? More from author Mary Davis: “When we keep contact with an inner thank you for the blessings of each day, we are appreciating the gifts of our life exactly as they are. We do this when we notice the joy in a child’s smile, the needed rain falling on thirsty plants, the favorite song on the radio. Every whisper of thanks and appreciation for the sile, the rain and the song brings light the extraordinary riches in the ordinary moments of today. Our sense of lack is replaced by our focus on abundance.” Wow! I’m going to invite in even more thankfulness into my awareness. I will play a song of gratitude in my heart as constantly as I can.
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“There is much to be thankful for each day. Every Dawn as it comes is a holy event and everyday is holy.”
Roy Cook As I woke up this morning, and saw the tangerines and pinks of the morning sun rising, I felt hope and optimism, and felt that this was a sign.
It truly is a miracle and blessing to wake up to each new day. And the beauty of creation is beyond phenomenal. Today, right now, I am so grateful for new beginnings, for the dawn of more love and peace and harmony in the world that is surely coming. From Day 338 from Daily Gratitude Reflections Vol 2 by Deborah Perdue Happy Joyful May!
Sending you love and Light! Deborah, Gratitude Gal
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Share this enewsletter with others and they can receive a FREE PDF of Grace of Gratitude Reflections and receive inspiring Daily Gratitude Reflections on the home page Thank you to new subscribers who received my free ebook. 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. Joy is indwelling. It is naturally within us, and always there for us to feel. For me, being grateful helps me access joy. Right now, in the United States, we are celebrating Spring and it is extra-stunningly beautiful this year. In Oregon, we got a lot of snow and rain which helps the drought situation, and now I am seeing April and soon to-be May flowers everywhere. I am doing a Happy Dance to see the tulips, daffodils, wisteria, lilacs and more coming soon. Nature always brings joy to my heart. Taking walks in nature brings peace and a deep sense of sacredness to me, and that elicits joy. Some of my other passions include creating art and photography, writing, teaching, swimming, sharing spirituality with like-minded folks, and being a homebody with our pets and my partner. All of this ignites my joy and zest for life. What are your passions? Letting go of worries, doubts and fears helps us access more joy. If you are sad or grieving, don’t deny it. We need to feel all our emotions and not try to tuck them away. I have found that when I have grieved, the world does start looking brighter eventually. And then joy returns to my heart and soul. I also know that we can simultaneously be sad, and still feel joy. If I have lost a loved one, remembering my times with them can bring a happy smile to my face. If you are sad or sick and/or just cannot find joy, here are a few ways you might re-discover it. • Write in a Gratitude Journal each day and night. List 5 things that you appreciate it. Mix it up. Keep going. • Guided Meditations – Go to YouTube or Insight Timer (a wonderful phone app). Do a search for Joy – there are many meditations to choose from. And I also recommend Gabby Bernstein’s All is Well 5 minute meditation. I never grow tired of it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNVTSpSSPQg • Create a Vision Board for Joy – Find images or words on the internet or from magazines or calendars. Cut out what speaks to your heart and soul on finding more joy in your life. Put it all together on a big piece of paper and place it where you see it a lot, to amplify your joy and passion. • Discovery, Exploration & Play – Each week, let yourself enjoy one new thing that brings you joy. Delve into what brings you passion and joy, and share it with the world. Each of us can affect the world positively by doing what makes our hearts come alive. Be playful and free. Open your heart to be more loving and kind! Giving can help us be more joyful. “Your purpose is to be joyful. Your purpose is to live with ease. Your purpose is to surrender to the love of the Universe so you can live a happy life. Accept the purpose of love, and your life will radically change this instant.” Gabrielle Bernstein Free Gratitude Gifts for You!
Happy May!
Sending you love, light and joy! Deborah, Gratitude Gal
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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.
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. 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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