I love researching and looking for things, information. After choosing my "One Little Word" I entered it into google and played. In t he back of my mind I remember seeing Oprah clips about keeping a gratitude journal. I remember you were supposed to write down 5 things every night that you were grateful for.
So I googled "Gratitude Journal". There were some really good articles.One article I read was "How to Keep a Gratitude Journal". It gave a few simple steps. http://www.ehow.com/how_2088881_keep-gratitude-journal.html?ref=f. Interestingly enough there was another post about keeping a "Gratitude Calendar" - writing intentions. I need to play with these ideas.
In the back of my mind I kept thinking there had been a book about gratitude on one of the talk shows. Well I found a clip where Oprah was talking with Sarah Ban Breathnach about her book "Simple Abundance". A book I have not read. Now I have two books on my list to read.
http://www.oprah.com/oprahradio/Sarah-Ban-Breathnach-on-Oprahs-Soul-Series-Video_1
The video clip was interesting and told the back-story of how Oprah came to find out about the book. I enjoyed the clip. And want to see if I can find the original show that Oprah did about the book "Simple Abundance".
It has always amazed me that when I start to study something it shows up everywhere. The basic steps that I read about and am planning on trying.
1. Pick a notebook or journal to write in.
2. Look for things during the day that I am grateful for. Make mental notes.
3. Write 5 things I am grateful for every night. Write a few words about each blessing.
4. View obstacles as opportunities to appreciate.
5. Focus on the wonderful things in life. This becomes a "Positive Energy Magnet".
6. Personalize the journal. Keep clippings, pictures etc.
I can tell this "One Little Word" is taking on a life of its own. I must have really needed this. Today is only the 4th day of focusing on this word and its meaning, and I already have two books I want to read.
So I googled "Gratitude Journal". There were some really good articles.One article I read was "How to Keep a Gratitude Journal". It gave a few simple steps. http://www.ehow.com/how_2088881_keep-gratitude-journal.html?ref=f. Interestingly enough there was another post about keeping a "Gratitude Calendar" - writing intentions. I need to play with these ideas.
In the back of my mind I kept thinking there had been a book about gratitude on one of the talk shows. Well I found a clip where Oprah was talking with Sarah Ban Breathnach about her book "Simple Abundance". A book I have not read. Now I have two books on my list to read.
http://www.oprah.com/oprahradio/Sarah-Ban-Breathnach-on-Oprahs-Soul-Series-Video_1
The video clip was interesting and told the back-story of how Oprah came to find out about the book. I enjoyed the clip. And want to see if I can find the original show that Oprah did about the book "Simple Abundance".
It has always amazed me that when I start to study something it shows up everywhere. The basic steps that I read about and am planning on trying.
1. Pick a notebook or journal to write in.
2. Look for things during the day that I am grateful for. Make mental notes.
3. Write 5 things I am grateful for every night. Write a few words about each blessing.
4. View obstacles as opportunities to appreciate.
5. Focus on the wonderful things in life. This becomes a "Positive Energy Magnet".
6. Personalize the journal. Keep clippings, pictures etc.
I can tell this "One Little Word" is taking on a life of its own. I must have really needed this. Today is only the 4th day of focusing on this word and its meaning, and I already have two books I want to read.
It all sounds wonderfully interesting. And, I was in a woman's group for a long while, although we're not together any more, and we used the Simple Abundance book at each gathering. I loved the way she gave ideas to think about. I bet you can find one at a used bookstore too. Thanks for sharing what you're doing!
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ReplyDeleteView obstacles as opportunities to appreciate. Wow! I love to hear this. I caught myself reding this line over nd over again. Even in silence, it still echoes within my neurons. I appreciate every ideas you have listed here. There are a lot of things in life that I should be thankful for.
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