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“Thankfulness is a modern alchemy; it can yield
happiness, grace, and peace beyond imagination.” ~Denise Linn, Sacred Traveler
Oracle
An author's best friend, the Visual Thesaurus, defines alchemy as “interpersonal
chemistry; the way two people relate to one another.” This could also mean how
you relate to yourself, the shadow and light parts, the yin, and yang. And an active,
daily practice of gratitude becomes the glue, bridge, and path that does indeed
“yield happiness…beyond imagination.”
To guide you on your path, Paulo Coelho, mega-bestselling
author of The Alchemist distills his wisdom into 10 Rules for Success.
Which ones do you practice in your life?
Which ones do you practice in your life?
The art of alchemical gratitude is to be thankful
for the times you’re practicing these ten rules and when you are not—that’s the
demonstration of your true acceptance of what is instead of what could
or should have been. Grace is the other word you are demonstrating.
Today’s Sacred Traveler oracle card, Gratitude and
Grace reminds you how:
“Through gratitude, joy expands. The secret to expanding joy is to cherish the
preciousness of life and everything and everyone around you. It’s simple, easy,
and so very powerful. Be grateful for as much as you can."
Also, consider these three gentle reminders:
1) Allow gratitude to flood you at every moment for
everything and everyone—it’s easy to appreciate hugs, awards, compliments, and
bestselling book statistics. It’s the practice of appreciating the haters,
doubters, and naysayers when jealousy and envy seek to creep in and erode your
inner peace. Be appreciative you have these contrasting energies in your life!
2) Regardless of where you are, “nothing is ever as good or
as bad as it seems.” Breathe slowly until the outer circumstances change as they will.
Promise. Be thankful for the opportunity.
3) Conflict can be the genesis of change and creativity
if you fearlessly walk that path and move beyond. Little wisps of gratitude can
become larger, fluffy clouds of appreciation. Be grateful for the details.
As Denise Linn gently reminds, “Your entire life can
transform when you take time to fully, deeply, and profoundly allow the grace
of gratitude to fill you.”
May you make and take the time.
Shout Out!
Your success is everyone's success to be grateful for...
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2,3 & 4 are my favorites... Living with gratitude and grace fills my cup
ReplyDeleteAll of them with the exception of 6 - I need to start thinking about my personal legend.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff, Lore! I think gratitude and enthusiasm go hand in hand. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love how you talk about a simple subject as thankfulness and gratitude and gave numerous examples within each example given and simple and easy to digest concepts. Thank you
ReplyDeleteGratitude is part of my morning and evening prayers, and goes into my journal every day. If I miss a day (like when I have grandkids staying over who limit my prayer/journaling time),it can feel like I've lost something.
ReplyDeleteOn this Thankful Thursday what a magical post. I love it as i have already written in my gratitude journal this morning woken in gratitude and love this message with the wonderful reminder from Denise Lim- thank you Lore 💜
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful for you and the beautiful message you have shared with us around the alchemy of gratitude. Much love and blessings <3
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