Tag: Keisha d poet

Thanksgiving and the holiday season are the time of year when we talk about being thankful but very rarely practice it.  Being thankful and ultimately grateful are key practices in leading a peaceful fulfilling existence.  So now you are probably wondering how do I go about being thankful on a regular basis? Well today I have four quick tips to help get you going in the right direction.

1. Consider the True Value of Things

So this seems simple, in any city on any given day you can come across someone who is down and out on life. The goal of this however is not to pity others as a way to be grateful for where you are in life. It also is not about comparing yourself to others. This process is actually more about being mindful. It is a silent non stressful acknowledgement that all of our circumstances can change on a dime. Everything that we have and hold dear can be lost in an instant, so what are the things that truly matter? Every Material thing we have can be lost and replaced. The people we loose, the lifetimes we waste, none of things can ever be given back to us.

      2.  Volunteer

In today’s modern society finding the time to care for yourself let alone a stranger can be an overwhelming task. Spending time in service to others is refreshing to the spirit and the soul. The love and gratitude you receive from helping another individual is immense and moving on a deeper level. Even though you get more out of it then you give, it is important to go into the situation with an open mind and heart to give. If you approach the situation with the mindset that “those people” should be appreciative for what you are doing for them you will miss everything that you could have gotten from the moment.

      3.   Appreciate the Small Things

Life is full of a thousand little miracles, but when everyday is moving at the speed of light it can be easy to walk right by something spectacular. The Simpler things in life that we take for granted, like the sunrise and set. Your warm breath materializing in front of your eyes on a cold winter day, or the sweat beading on your brow in the summertime. It is such a  blessing to be able to see ad feel and experience such simple but magnificent things. Seeing, hearing and feeling can be so easily taken for granted if they are a part of your everyday life. The next time you start your take a moment to notice all the little things and find a way to grateful for them. Even if its your neighbor’s annoying dog that barks constantly take a moment to be grateful for the gift of hearing.

      4.   Change the Way You See Yourself

Perspective is defined by dictionary.com as being the faculty of seeing all the relevant data in a meaningful relationship. One of the first and most relevant relationships you have is with yourself. The way that you view your life and who you are affects how you relate to others in your world. This perspective ultimately defines how you interact with the world around you. For example if you believe something negative about yourself, whether it is true to others becomes irrelevant to an extent because you make it true by believing it about yourself. Changing your perspective can open your life up to new experiences, new chances and new reasons to be thankful.  

 

Although change can be difficult it is a worthy endeavor when the cause is to improve your life, its quality and inherent value.  So until next time keep growing, keep changing and be thankful and ish……