Now that we celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope we don't forget to continue giving thanks.
We officially start the Holiday Season, and it can get very busy and demanding between our personal and professional affairs. Things to do, time to share, gifts to buy.
Still....the greatest gift we can give to others is the gift of love and care. How can we do this? Well...showing how much we care with our time, our presence and our attention.
These days can feel overwhelming and stressful but let's don't allow these emotions to get to us. Let's take a moment and observe our thoughts. Then let's refocus them to someone of something that brings joy to your life....and be grateful for that.
Your feeling will change immediately, and you will truly enjoy the Holidays...
Happy and Blessed Holidays!
Ligia/09
Friday, November 27, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
The Power of Gratitude
Back in September I wrote about being grateful but because in a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is a special day to give thanks and share with family and friends.
Now, why to wait until that day to be grateful for what we have? Every day should be an opportunity to give thanks for what we have. I suggest making a list of 20 things you can give thanks for, starting for the small things...then you move to the most meaningful ones. In times of difficulties, keep in mind those things you have in your life and be grateful....it could even change your perpective on the situation you are facing.
Remember that if we focus on what we still have instead of what we are missing, we can have a better and happier life.
Have a beautiful and happy Thanksgiving!
Ligia/09
Now, why to wait until that day to be grateful for what we have? Every day should be an opportunity to give thanks for what we have. I suggest making a list of 20 things you can give thanks for, starting for the small things...then you move to the most meaningful ones. In times of difficulties, keep in mind those things you have in your life and be grateful....it could even change your perpective on the situation you are facing.
Remember that if we focus on what we still have instead of what we are missing, we can have a better and happier life.
Have a beautiful and happy Thanksgiving!
Ligia/09
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Power of Transformation
Because this coming week is a special day as I launch the book "Transform your Loss. Your Guide to Strength and Hope" on November 11th, the day of my father's death anniversary, made me ponder on the power of transformation and how much we can do with just shifting our attitude, our thoughts and therefore, our actions.
When something unexpected happens to us, being the death of a loved one, loss of health, job, divorce, finances....or any other difficult transition, we experience great pain (we grieve), and sometimes we stay in that place for a long time...not doing anything about it.
This reminds me of the words of Zig Ziglar when he says that we cannot change what happens to us, but what we can still choose what we do about it....we can choose to stay in a dark place, stagnated, not growing, or take that situation, find meaning in it, and transform it into an opportunity of either spiritual growth or personal strength.
The transformation can take time, but it starts with accepting the loss or situation in an intellectually and emotional manner.
In the following posts, we will continue elaborating on this journey...
Have a beautiful day,
Ligia/09
When something unexpected happens to us, being the death of a loved one, loss of health, job, divorce, finances....or any other difficult transition, we experience great pain (we grieve), and sometimes we stay in that place for a long time...not doing anything about it.
This reminds me of the words of Zig Ziglar when he says that we cannot change what happens to us, but what we can still choose what we do about it....we can choose to stay in a dark place, stagnated, not growing, or take that situation, find meaning in it, and transform it into an opportunity of either spiritual growth or personal strength.
The transformation can take time, but it starts with accepting the loss or situation in an intellectually and emotional manner.
In the following posts, we will continue elaborating on this journey...
Have a beautiful day,
Ligia/09
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