It is a thinker, is it not? A true sense of being grateful just sets the tone for a world in alignment. It reminds me of a portion of an old phrase which seemed to be used centuries ago, when it was considered crucial to "align one's humors". When we are grateful, our humors are aligned...or it makes sense it is so. Here are a few other things which are evident when your humors are aligned and you operate from a grateful heart.
- It's impossible to hold a negative thought. When you put yourself into the energy of gratitude and appreciation you are flowing some of the highest vibrational energy possible. And when you are flowing positive energy it is virtually impossible to hold a negative thought at the same time. Here is the great news...it doesn't have to be gratitude for the big things. It can be as simple as thanks for the new day. Thanks for the toilet not overflowing. Thanks for a smooth getting everyone out the door today...Hey! It's the little things that count!
- Gratitude is viral. Want to start an epidemic? Be grateful! So what happens when you start to flow with all that positive energy? The same thing that happens when you are flowing not so positive energy. Just like birds of a feather who flock together, it finds it's kind. The Law of Attraction shows it's most brilliant colors in this picture. It's a beautiful painting.
- You will feel better. Take it on a little faith...you will. When you're feeling as if you want to pull the covers over your head in the morning and stay in bed. Take a Zig Ziglarism to heart when he says, "When you can't see that far, go a little ways, then you will see further." So, when you continue to find something small to be grateful for, you'll keep on feeling a little bit better. Then you can try to feel a little more grateful and go a little further. You will feel even better than before. Try it. It really works.
- Gratitude raises your level of awareness. When you make the decision that you are going to look for things to appreciate, you begin to notice all of the things there are in your life to savor in gratitude. And the more you appreciate, the more vibrant your awareness becomes. You'll start to develop the habit of being more focused on what's going right in your life. You are suddenly feeling much more blessed than ever before. Everything seems to fall into place more frequently and run smoother.
- You will begin to believe in possibilities and be more hopeful. Feeling better, focusing on what's working, attracting more of what you want to do and have, will begin to transform your outlook. You will rank among the positively thinkers and be a believer of the possibilities. Our world is a place of abundant possibilities and hope. Hope is a great acronym for High On Positive Expectations!
Practicing gratitude every day begins with deciding that today is the day you are doing it. It doesn't have to be a grand charade...just make the decision to all things bright, beautiful, and in general good working condition. Hey...it could be worse! Ha!
German Almond Cake
1 cup butter
3 tsp Watkins Almond Extract
2 cups white sugar
2 tsp Watkins Baking Powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups white flour
3 eggs
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Cake: Cream butter with sugar; add 2 eggs and 1 egg white (keep 3rd egg yolk for topping) and mix well. Add salt, Almond Extract and Baking Powder. Add flour last. Mix well. Spread into 2 ungreased 9”x9” pans Topping: Whip 1 egg yolk with 1 TBSP water. Spread on top of batter with pastry brush and then sprinkle slivered almonds on top. Bake 1/2 hour at 350°F. This keeps well and freezes well.
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