Take the time during your holiday to reflect on Blessing. One of the most sacred experiences we have as humans is the experience of connection. We often overlook this and focus our attention on the "stuff" of life. When we feel connected we experience greater Peace, Joy and Happiness. The acquisition of stuff has only transient value and in fact often heightens our sense of frustration or restlessness. The mind cannot experience Peace through stuff it only wants more stuff which is endlessly stressful.
Try this exercise this Holiday season. When you give or receive a gift think of it as a Blessing. think of the gift as a symbol of the connection you feel with the giver or the recipient. We are actually giving and receiving ourselves at the deepest level. Notice the increased fullness and Joy you experience when you focus on Blessing and Connection. Connection is the true Gift that life offers. Don't miss the gift or overlook the Blessing by getting too caught up in the hype and material focus that surrounds us.
May your Holiday and all of your days be a Blessing, full of Peace, Joy and Connection. Call us @ Professional Alternatives, PLC 540-825-2788 if you are have difficulty with connection in your life or visit us on the web @ professionalcounselingpiedmontva.com
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
GRATITUDE
Today I want to offer some thoughts about how we change negative thought patterns in our life. The problem most people have is their thought pattern becomes habitual. We look for and find what we expect. So, if you expect life to be difficult or problem filled you find exactly whay you are looking for. On the other hand if you are expecting life to be positive you will see the opportunity rather than the problem.
For one month make a committment to keep a gratitude journal. Every day write down five things you are grateful for in your life. Spend a few minutes reflecting on these aspects of life and try to get in touch with feelings associated with gratitude. Several times throughout the day recall your focus of gratitude for the day. Follow this practice for a month and notice whether your habits begin to change your experience.
If you are having difficulty establishing a pattern of positive experience in your life contact us @ professionalcounselingpiedmontva.com or call us @540-825-2788.
For one month make a committment to keep a gratitude journal. Every day write down five things you are grateful for in your life. Spend a few minutes reflecting on these aspects of life and try to get in touch with feelings associated with gratitude. Several times throughout the day recall your focus of gratitude for the day. Follow this practice for a month and notice whether your habits begin to change your experience.
If you are having difficulty establishing a pattern of positive experience in your life contact us @ professionalcounselingpiedmontva.com or call us @540-825-2788.
Gratitude
We often notice the things in life that upset us or we point out those things we disagree with. What would happen in your relationship if you concentrated on gratitude instead of complaints? Gratitude reminds us of the reasons we are in a relationship. It brings us back to our heart. When we view our partners with gratitude we approach them with love and kindness rather than criticism.
Viewing our world through the eyes of gratitude immerses us in the present moment without an argument. Complaints inherently separate us from the present and create "an argument with reality". For 1 month try keeping a gratitude journal on a daily basis and notice changes in your outlook and behavior. If you genuinely try to connect with those aspects of life and your relationship for which you are grateful you will likely notice you experience more joy, increased appreciation for everyday experience and a greater sense of intimacy in your relationship.
Remember that your relationship began in a state of gratitude. We quickly move away from the source of happiness into the egoic struggles for control. Move back into gratitude and practice maintaining it to rekindle the happiness you felt at the start of your relationship.
If you are having difficulty with connecting to gratitude we can help. Contact us @ Professional Alternatives, PLC 540-825-2788 or visit our website http://www.professionalcounselingpiedmontva.com for more information.
Viewing our world through the eyes of gratitude immerses us in the present moment without an argument. Complaints inherently separate us from the present and create "an argument with reality". For 1 month try keeping a gratitude journal on a daily basis and notice changes in your outlook and behavior. If you genuinely try to connect with those aspects of life and your relationship for which you are grateful you will likely notice you experience more joy, increased appreciation for everyday experience and a greater sense of intimacy in your relationship.
Remember that your relationship began in a state of gratitude. We quickly move away from the source of happiness into the egoic struggles for control. Move back into gratitude and practice maintaining it to rekindle the happiness you felt at the start of your relationship.
If you are having difficulty with connecting to gratitude we can help. Contact us @ Professional Alternatives, PLC 540-825-2788 or visit our website http://www.professionalcounselingpiedmontva.com for more information.
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