Gratitude Exercise

Here is a simple exercise that I use in my life that has gotten some amazing results.

1. First, write down 10 things you are grateful for.
2. Next, find as quiet a place as you can, and just settle in to your own space for 5 minutes.
3. Now, ask for guidance for the day. You can ask yourself, a higher power, or just offer the request as a general thought.
4. After this, send love to anyone you have difficulties with, including those people with whom you may be experiencing any emotional pain.

If you do these simple steps every day it will completely change your attitude, and your Attitude is what orients you toward the fulfillment of your fondest wishes.

A simple shift is all it takes!

William James said it best:

“The greatest discovery of this generation is that you can alter your life by altering your attitude of mind.”

Pretty cool, right?

You can change your life just by changing your attitude!

If you take just a few moments with this exercise every day, it can bring abundant love and a sense of tranquility that will resonate throughout your entire life, and draw more beauty and happiness toward you.

Also, here is a slight variation to this exercise that might help if you have any trouble finding things that you are grateful for.

If you start thinking of things that you are grateful for but draw a blank or you don’t have the deep feeling of gratitude, I think these extra steps can be a big help.

• Don’t just go through the motions: Journaling can be very effective if you first make the conscious decision to become happier and more grateful.
• Go for depth over breadth: Elaborating in detail about a particular thing for which you’re grateful carries more benefits than a superficial list of many things.
• Get personal: Focusing on people to whom you are grateful has more of an impact than focusing on things for which you are grateful.
• Try subtraction, not just addition: One effective way of stimulating gratitude is to reflect on what your life would be like without certain blessings, rather than just tallying up all those good things.
• Savor surprises: Try to record events that were unexpected or surprising, as these tend to elicit stronger levels of gratitude.

http://www.scienceofimagery.com/gratitude/