Most people automatically focus on what is not going right in their lives instead of the ordinary blessings occurring everyday.
We are bombarded by the drama shown in the movies, news and television. We become addicted to the excitement. Naturally we look for the drama in our lives to satisfy that addiction.
Look at your everyday ordinary activities, taking the garbage out, going to work, cooking meals and driving carpools. We take these activities for granted.
What would happen if one day we were unable to perform these ordinary tasks? At first, most of us would be grateful for a few days off and then reality would set in. Not being able to perform our usual activities creates a sense of lose.
One step you can take is start expressing your gratitude for the ordinary things in your life.
You might ask yourself, “It sounds like a good idea and not an easy thing to accomplish.”
Below are some ways you can make the transition:
• Watch the sun rise or set and express to another person how beautiful the sky looked.
• Tell your partner before going to sleep 3 things that made you happy during the day.
• Say a pray thanking the Universe for the little things in your life.
• Taking the garbage out put a smile on your face and feel the joy for doing this little task.
Expressing joy for the ordinary things in life brings you satisfaction and happiness. What a simple gift we can give ourselves that produces such meaningful results.
Please share with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community the ordinary in your life and how these activities make you happy. Together we can support each other in making changes that will make us happy and bring serenity in our lives.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Helen
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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3 comments:
Yes! You are right, and it's certainly helped me all through my life. I think NOT watching television has helped me focus on the lovely, everyday things... the smell of rain coming, sunshine on a leaf, the smile on my dog's face, an unexpected hug from that nice chap in year two art... sigh.
PS do you think it means anything or is he just a touchyfeely type and I just haven't noticed he does it to everyone...?
Hi Katherine:
Thanks for reminding me about the smell of rain coming, sunshine on a leaf and the smile on my cat's face when we cuddle.
Enjoy the hug! Sometimes it is best not to question things.
Helen
Helen, we just moved to a brand new house on a lake. From our dining room, kitchen, living room, deck, lawn, we have this awesome view of the water. Ah. What is it about water that brings such a sense of peace? The ducks and geese? The breeze? The toddlers with their grandparents having lunch on the benches in the park nearby? However, after a few weeks, I can tell that my brain sinks back into my own world and I have to remind myself to look at the lake; I forget to stop, take a breath, and TAKE IN the view that is right there in front of me. When I remember to do that, my eyes can once again drink in the peace that is right before me.
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