An Experiment in Gratitude | by Madisyn Taylor Sometimes we forget to take the time to recognize the richness that defines our lives. This may be because many of the messages we encounter as we go about our affairs prompt us to think about what we don't have rather than all the abundance we do enjoy. Consequently, our gratitude exists in perpetual conflict with our desire for more, whether we crave time, convenience, wealth, or enlightenment. Yet understanding and truly appreciating our blessings can be as simple as walking a mile in another's shoes for a short period of time. Because many of us lead comparatively insular lives, we may not comprehend the full scope of our prosperity that is relative to our sisters and brothers in humanity. If you find taking an inventory of your life's blessings difficult, consider the ease with which you nourish your body and mind, feed your family, move from place to place, and attend to tasks at hand. For a great number of people, activities you may take for granted, such as attaining an education, buying healthy food, commuting to work, or keeping a clean house, represent great challenges. To experience firsthand the complex tests others face as a matter of course in their daily lives, try living without the amenities you most often take for granted. This can be a great experiment to undertake with your entire family or a classroom. Understanding working poverty can be as easy as endeavoring to buy nutritious foods with a budget of $100 for the week. If you own a car, relying on public transportation for even just a day can help you see the true value of the comfort and conveniences others do without. As you explore a life without things you may normally take for granted, ask yourself for how long you could endure. The compassionate gratitude that floods your heart when you come to fully realize your abundance may awaken pangs of guilt in your heart. Be aware, however, that the purpose of such an experiment is to open your heart further in gratitude and compassion. This awareness can help you attain a deeper level of gratitude that will allow you to savor and, above all, appreciate your life with renewed grace. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Lily Jensen Gratitude has the power to shift our current experience to one of freedom, happiness and hope (no matter what is going on in our lives). Gratitude for the things we can be grateful about right now is also one of the biggest keys to bringing into our experience the things we want (and will be grateful for when they arrive). For this reason, it is truly important to find as many ways as possible to experience gratitude right now and often throughout each day no matter what your life currently looks like. When you combine the power of gratitude with carefully crafted affirmations and consistent daily action, you have a commanding formula for creating your truly magnificent future! This powerful combination of tools is one of the absolute fastest ways to change your life! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. The Art of Intuitive Tarot 2. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping 3. HIIT Yoga Fusion 4. 21 Day Booty Core 5. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 6. Fit and Fierce Over 40 7. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 8. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 9. 21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life 10. The 4-Minute Peaceful Warrior Workout
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