Much has been written about how beneficial it is for us to reflect on the things we are grateful for.  One of the main benefits, is that it puts us in one of the highest vibrational states possible.  We are actually in a state of abundance when we are in a state of gratitude and appreciation.

According to the Law of Attraction, when we actually focus on the many things we are grateful for, we end up getting more of those very things we focus on.  During the holiday season, when we are exchanging gifts with many people, don’t you find that the more grateful people are for the gifts we give them, the more inclined we are to want to continue to give them gifts.  Certainly, our motive for gift giving is not to receive in return.  However, it is human nature to welcome and enjoy a little appreciation.

How does it make you feel when you have spent a lot of time coming up with what you consider is the perfect gift for someone, and then they barely acknowledge it?  I know from my own experience, that it doesn’t feel good…I feel let down and hurt.  I might reason with myself this way “why would I want to give another gift to that person just so that I can experience this hurt feeling again?”

So we want to reflect on the things we are grateful for but let’s not forget to actually express our gratitude to others for how they enrich our lives.  Our sincere expressions uplift them and in some cases even make their day.

Here is a little list of things that I am truly grateful for.  Perhaps it can help you in making a list of your own.  This is only the tip of the iceberg, so to speak.

My family

My faith

My community

The beauty of nature

Books

New friends

Meditation

Good food

Health

Mentors

Appreciation and gratitude is a two-way street.  We want to reflect on all the wonderful aspects of our lives right now and be truly grateful for our blessings, but we don’t want to forget to voice our appreciation and gratitude to all those around us who are caring, kind and considerate towards us.  For instance, how pleasant were you to the clerk at the grocery store this morning, or to the waitress that brought you your lunch yesterday?

Trust me when I say we can make an enormous difference in peoples lives with just a smile and a kind word.  Try it and I promise you, you will not be sorry that you did.  The joy of making others feel good will come back to you a hundred fold.

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