Attitude of Gratitude and Stress

Attitude of Gratitude and Stress

Like everyone else in this world I have experienced stressful times in my life.  Lately, I have been dealing with chronic stress that has affected my physical health, my emotional well-being, and started to bleed into activities that used to bring me joy. 

I firmly believe we are not in this world for a short time to be miserable.  Nor did God put us on this planet to suffer through our day at work.  With that in mind I started to think what I could do for myself to shift from “miserable” about an ongoing situation to “happy” and balancing myself out.  I did a lot of research because I know what will benefit me will benefit the wonderful women I work with. 

Did you know that studies show that this one thing can make you 25% happier? It boosts your immunity to anger, disappointment, and frustration.

It's even been shown to heal pain and illness in your body. It can certainly heal relationships, especially with your beautiful and miraculous body.

That one thing is GRATITUDE, and amazing things happen when you integrate it into your meditation practice.

Here's a fun exercise to try:

1. As you sit down to meditate, breathe in deeply and imagine your heart filling up with glowing, green light. Allow this energy to pulse and radiate to light you from within. As you deepen into the glowing, green energy in the center of your chest, begin to give thanks for your life. Give thanks for anything that pops into your head.  No filter, just give thanks for it and show it appreciation. 

2. Think about five things to be grateful for on this day. See these events as pictures. It may be the way your dog greets you or that nice person that let you have the parking space in the crowded lot. It could even be seeing the birds fly to their nests as darkness comes. Just let the images flow in and notice the feelings they give. If an unwanted image pops in, let it pass like a random car on the road. If it is important, you can think on it later.

3. Now, see the people behind the images you are grateful for and express thanks to each of them.

4. Remind yourself that whatever you focus on expands. When you focus on gratitude and positivity, you will get more of that in return.

What you appreciate, appreciates. 

Be mindful that you will attract more abundance, love, and health by being grateful for your current state in these areas. Your body, your health, and your relationships can only be improved by honoring where they are in this moment.