Of course I know I should be grateful for what I've got, who doesn't?
Let's be realistic though, how can I apply it in my day-to-day? Well, I need to be aware of the following:
- If I am grateful about something, I am less resistant. If I am less resistant I am more tuned in.
- If I break something into parts there is always something I can be grateful for.
Here is an example from yesterday, hypothetical of course!
- I have an aquaintance helping me with a power of attorney. I have rescheduled our meeting twice and need to do it a third time, all in the same day. I'm dreading it.
- Ok let's break it down into components: sending message; thoughts of how he will take it; uneasiness inside me… Let's take the latter.
- I have been experimenting daily with 'compartmentalising' unpleasant feelings through observation. [will explain in another blog]. Well today's opportunity has just come up! Great. Now my relationship to the situation is different. It almost feels positive.
- A few seconds later, somehow the dread has dissolved, I write and send the message*
Gratitude is definitely a skill worth cultivating.
*P.S. I did not get my meeting but at least I tried.
Author: JD
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