GRATITUDE: THE TREMENDOUS POWER THAT WILL ATTRACT EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Gratitude is a tremendous power for inner and outer success.  Gratitude is the recognition and appreciation that the good that you receive comes from outside you—from the Higher Nature (God, spirit, nature), loved ones, and even from strangers.  When you are grateful, you have less depression and anxiety, and better sleep. You also have growth and increase in your finances, career, relationships, health, joy, and ultimate success. On our latest Love University Podcast, we discovered how to unleash the tremendous power of Gratitude in your daily life. Here’s what we learned:

*Use Gratitude to Banish Ungratefulness. When ungrateful thoughts come in your mind—"I never get any breaks; everyone is doing better than me”—don’t dwell on these mental intruders.  Instead, think of everything that you’re grateful for:  Your life, loved ones, friends, career, finances, the place you live, the food you eat, clothes you wear, your pets, hobbies, and the marvelous things you are able to see, feel, and experience. Look around and observe the beauty of the world: babies, sunsets,  nature, inventions, creations, and love expressed by those who love. Always realize that there is much to be grateful about in the world.  

*Be grateful in advance.  To get what you want, be grateful for what you want, even if you don’t have it yet.  If you want a new house, for example, visualize that you already have it and be grateful for it. When you do this, you will release a tremendous amount of positive energy that will help make your dream home a reality. Because you are already experiencing the same feelings (joy) that you would have if you owned the house, you will generate more enthusiasm, perseverance, and dedication to make your dream come true.

*Love more fully each day.  You don’t know how long you have on earth, so it’s important that you give all the love you have to give on a daily basis.  Say “I love you” to those you truly care about.  Do what you love to do for work. Express love mentally to everyone around you—even strangers. When you do this, your level of gratitude and appreciation for life will soar, and you will attract more wonderful people, opportunities, and circumstances into your world.

Love University students, your goal this week is to practice gratitude on a daily basis. When you do this, you will raise yourself to greater heights of emotional and spiritual well-being. You will also help create a circle of gratefulness in which you inspire others to be grateful as well. Remember: A grateful world is a happy and joyous place where love and harmony abound.  Be grateful today and always.