A Wave of Gratitude

Feelings of gratitude have been washing over me in waves; it takes my breath away. It is overpowering at times, bringing me to tears. They are those good, yummy tears;  yet tears nonetheless.  My intention to express my gratitude, every day when I wake up and right before I close my eyes at night, is becoming as natural as breathing. Lately, these feelings of gratitude have also been more present in my daytime hours.  I like it. It has the quality of slipping into something silky and soft. When this feeling shows up, it adds a smooth edge to anything else I am experiencing.

I can’t help but wonder why the increase of gratuitous feelings each day. The answer is multi dimensional. As I have been honoring the components of The Joy Factor, my life is shifting into a gentler flow. I honor myself and that flow more than I ever have. Self care is first for me, without excuses. I choose to have optimism be a huge part of my life. By noticing the things that take steal away the happy moments, I can gently shift them again and again. Today I celebrate the feeling of what it is like to walk my talk. It is my quest to capture these feelings of gratitude and use them to support me in loving my life and sharing that love and gratitude with the world.

Gratitude is my magnet. It is the essence of the wisdom that allows me to share what I can, to add value to my life and to others. Today I speak from a place of love and gratitude for all that is and will take nothing for granted.  

The disasters that people are experiencing in Haiti also increase my feelings of gratitude. It is hard to bear witness to this type of tragedy and feel sorry for myself.

Take a minute and grab some gratitude. Notice how it shifts the energy of whatever you are experiencing now. It enhances the good and softens the not so good. It is one of the most delicious things I know and I am thrilled to share it with you. Here is a beautiful song and visual that says it all-click here and enjoy.

Namaste.