Monday, August 31, 2020

Appreciate

We were evacuated for 10 days due to wildfires in Lake County, CA.

We returned today with such appreciation for all the first responders.

1/2 of this county has burned in the last 5 years and our home was spared.

Life is good and we are grateful!

 

Affirmations:

I value what is good for us all.

I appreciate what I have to give and share.

I live my life with joy and gratitude.

I enjoy the beauty around me and within me.

 

Time to Give Thanks!

 

When we don’t know what to do, give thanks.

When we are not happy, be grateful.

When we are feeling sorry for ourselves, appreciate.

When thinking you are alone, value what is.

 

People think of celebrating when everything seems right and good.

Most complain when they judge they have less than they want.

Many focus on what is missing and don’t even see what they have.

While we compare our losses, how many are feeling blessed for what remains?

 

The good we appreciate today will be even better tomorrow. 

When we complain about lack, we highlight and increase our lack.

I am sorry for the loss, and I give thanks for what is gained in learning.

I am always grateful for what has been received and shared.

 

In metaphysics, there is an understanding that what we appreciate increases.

There is the knowledge that where we focus, we encourage and expand.

 Our attention gives value to where we focus, and our focused energy increases.

Therefore, it is essential that we learn to focus on the Good, the wholesome.

 

With all the changes in environment, economy and family life, we must find gratitude.

When our world, nation and communities are ever-changing, we can learn to increase the Good

When we allow our attention to attend to what is insufficient, we keep see and believing in the negative.

Our focus must turn toward creative solutions and positive outcomes.

 

What can I do?

What can we do?

How are we valuing what is beneficial?

Where are we contributing to what is improving?

 

Begin by simply learning to say “Thanks!”

In prayer, we can say, “Thank you God.”

In praise, we can be pleased with the new day.

In healing, we can smile on one another.

 

Give thanks for the home you live in and the bed you sleep upon.

Give gratitude for the choices you are making to help and serve.

Be appreciative of the food you eat and how it grew.

Be aware of the value of life, liberty and the pursuit in happiness.

 

You are alive and able to choose.

I am aware of how I can contribute.

We are able to smile on one another.

Our world receives our presence to do good.

 

This is our opportunity to turn around our mind, body and spirit to value what we value.

Let go with your blessings of what no longer deserves our attention and intention.

Serve yourself and others by giving thanks for what inspires and enlightens you today.

Give your best and receive your own blessings of appreciation.

 

I value you, 

Betty Lue

 

Gratitude expands our Good.
Allow Goodness to grow with Your Sincere Appreciation.