Here’s some wise words of wisdom from my friend and colleague Rhonda Farrah – just in time for the holidays.
The first 5 steps are included in this month’s free ezine, Forgiveness and Freedom with Brenda Adelman.
Day 6. Be grateful for what is working beautifully
In my work it is important to bring focus to areas of my client’s lives that can go unnoticed during times of stress or fear – the things which are working beautifully. By helping to change their focus from one of fear to one of gratitude, I can help change their state of mind from one of agitation to one of peace. They can then see the unlimited possibilities before them.
Day 7. Do something good for those less fortunate
Let each day, including Christmas, be a time for reflection, reaction and expressing our appreciative feelings to our dear ones, those in our inner circle as well as creating an agreeable attitude for those less fortunate than ourselves. Say “hi” to strangers or donate time or money to charity. The Universe responds when we send out positive energy and it comes back to us for giving from a pure place within our Spirits.
Day 8. Use simple expressions of comfort and joy
I enjoy sharing smiles with strangers. It makes me feel like I’m keeping the ball of good will rolling. The best way to get joy is to spread it. Gratitude isn’t a one-way street. For many clients expressing gratitude is a wonderful rewarding treasure chest. Once it becomes second nature to do small things it’s amazing what unfolds.
Day 9.Live fully in the present
Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where it’s difficult to be grateful. Perhaps your ex has a new partner and you are stuck at home with the children, with little money and even less happiness. This is when it’s most important to be grateful. There are your beautiful children, a roof over you head, food on the table, your pets who accept you in good times and bad. Sure, there are those of you reading this who may say my life’s a mess – but what about the fact that you can read this… that you have the eyes that allow you to see this?
Day 10. Let Life’s challenges initiate abundance
When you welcome your challenges in Life, you validate your own existence in a positive way and everything changes for the better. When faced with what seems like an insurmountable challenge, you have but one choice. That choice is to dig deeper within yourself than you ever believed possible, to question the dedication and worthiness of your very Soul, and then throw caution to the wind and take your fate in your hands.
Day 11. Embrace what you can give
It is not the money but the gift that counts. It should be from the heart… whatever the time of year or the season. Make things, do things, bake things! I coached a woman who was devastated over the breakup of a long term romance. She was successful and well thought of and had everything she wanted. She knew she should be grateful but couldn’t be. My Inner Voice suggested she go to a specific organization that dealt with the dying and volunteer. About a month later she called back with a sparkle in her voice. She said she had found real joy in just taking a deep breath, because she had been exposed to many people through her volunteering who were unable to take the same deep breath.
Day 12. Be grateful for life itself – live each day fully
Thank the Universe for your current blessings throughout the year to stay Spiritually rich. Gratitude validates our very existence in a positive way. It awakens feelings of joy from the inside by turning on the divine spark in each of us – and that encourages more good things to
happen!
Are you ready to Celebrate Life?
With Love & Blessings!
Rhonda
Rhonda’s Health & Wellness Empowerment Coaching includes programs that allow us to become as healthy, fit and trim…in body, mind and spirit…as we choose to be. Rhonda advocates all Wellness…Personal, Physical, Environmental, & Financial
Rhonda may be contacted at The Wellness Institute International
Toll free 1-877-82COACH (1-877-822-6224)
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With peace and blessings,
Brenda
