The Power of Gratitude

There is a natural Law of Gratitude, it is necessary for you to observe this law in order to advance your recovery. The law of gratitude is a natural principle that action and reaction are always equal and in opposite directions. The grateful outreaching of your mind to the universe of Higher Power is an expression and liberation of energy, it cannot fail to reach whom it was addressed to, the reaction will be an instantaneous movement of that which you are wishing for, towards you.

The power of gratitude does not just mean however that you will be blessed in the future. Without gratitude you cannot long keep from dissatisfied thoughts regarding things, such as your health, as they are. The moment you allow your mind to dwell on dissatisfaction upon things as they are, you begin to lose ground on advancing your recovery, or in receiving those things that which you have wished for. If you fix your attention on the illness and lack, your mind takes the form of these things. More illness and lack will come to you.

On the other hand, when you focus your attention on all that you do have, the health and difabilities, and then express strong and continuous gratitude for these things, more ability and health will come to you. The mind and creative process within us makes us into the images of that to which we give our attention to. Focus on your strengths.

Faith
Faith is born of gratitude. The grateful mind continually expects good things and expectation becomes faith. The reaction of gratitude upon one’s own mind produces faith. Every outgoing emission of energy of grateful thanksgiving increases this faith and advances one’s recovery.
“Faith is not being sure… It is not being sure, and betting with your last cent.”
-Mary Jean Irion

One who has no feelings of gratitude cannot long retain a living faith; without a living faith, one cannot heal or fully recover using the creative process.
“Faith is not a passive but active virtue.”
-Bishop Fulton Sheen

Excerpt from my book: Acquired Hope! See also www.AcquiredHopeBook.com www.AcquiredHope.com and www.AbundantHopeBook.com

Universal Law: Law of Gratitude

The Law of Gratitude
The Universal Law of Gratitude states that the more grateful you are for what you have the more you will receive. Gratitude keeps you close to the Source, it is through gratitude that we stay connected. It is the Law of Gratitude that allows those who practice it to receive more and the same Law that takes away from those who do not practice it. If you want to stay connected to the flow of abundance, you must practice gratitude.

“To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind that will stand behind the action. Nothing that is done for you is a matter of course. Everything originates in a will for the good, which is directed at you. Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude.” -Albert Schweitzer

"Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation."-Brian Tracy

To live in alignment with this Universal Law, you should be grateful for everything in your life. Everything and everyone is there for a reason, be grateful for the opportunity to find that reason.

Gratitude Quotes: from "Acquired Hope" Book

Here are some quotes on gratitude from my book "Acquired Hope" chapter on Gratitude. Everyday should be lived with Gratitude. See www.AcquiredHope.com site for great resources.

www.AcquiredHopeBook.com is a quick, easy read that will change how you look at things and will change your life if you let it! Enjoy!


"Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude. Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road." -John Henry Jowett

“For each new morning with its light,For rest and shelter of the night,For health and food, for love and friends,For everything Thy goodness sends.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson


"Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life." -Christiane Northrup

“Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” -Margaret Cousins


“Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone.” -G.B. Stern

Top 10 Ways to Live Stress Free Life!

Stress, we all know it and know what it can do to us. It can ravage our bodies causing disease and disability. It can reak havoc on our minds, confusing us and directing us to live in fear and anxiety. It can ruin relationships if we let it. It can take attention away from ourselves and the things in life that are most important.

I have found, in success and obtaining optimal health, finding inner peace, and reducing stress is absolutely critical. Here is a summary of the 10 step process Dr. Dyer presents:Here is a 10 step process for creating a stress-free and tranquil life.

1) Remember that your natural state is joy. You are a product of love and joy, learn to stay in harmony with these feelings.

2) Your thoughts, not the world, cause your stress. (wow...That one is powerful!)

3) You can change your thought of stress in any given moment and eliminate the anxiety for the next few moments, or hours or days. This is a conscious effort that develops out of awareness. Increase your awareness, your power of mind and reconnect to the universe.

4) Monitor your stressful thoughts by checking on your emotional state. How are you feeling??? Did you know your feelings are actually your vibrational state...so when you are feeling good you are in a high vibration, when you are feeling bad, you are in a low vibration. So feeling good is iportant as that high vibration is what attract good things and optimal health to you, you are keeping your body in harmony. That is well being, that is optimal health. That is the place where healing takes place.

5) Make a conscious decision and choice to select thoughts (and results) that activate good feelings.

6) Spend some time observing babies, and vow to emulate their profound joy.

7) Keep your ego in check. Refer to "Rule number 6". (Don't take yourself too seriously..lol)

8) Accept the guidance of your source of intention.

9) Practice silence and meditation or self hypnosis. (I personally needed help with this so I am including some programs that can help: http://www.selfhypnosisforlife.com/ , http://www.hiddensecretprogram.com/ , http://www.6-weeklifemakeover.com/ )

10) Stay in a state of gratitude and awe of all the abundance, love, joy and good that comes to you.

Ref: Dr. Dyer: http://www.success-innerpeace.com/

Please visit my Acquired Hope website for more resources on health living!