"The more you recognize and express
gratitude for the things you have, the more things you will have to express
gratitude for." I heard this from one of Zig Ziglar's videos in YouTube
and it struck me.
I must admit, I'm a constant
complainer. I'm like "I hate this, I hate that, I don't like this, and I
don't like that". I hate so many things about life! Most of the time, I
don't like things the way they are. I'm also like "oh that won't work; I
don't want to try, that's impossible", a very negative person it is. If I
list down the things I hate about life, then definitely this space will not be
enough. But what do I get if do that? It will only reinforce negative thoughts
in my subconscious mind.
Today, I will exactly do the opposite
and this is my purpose in putting my thoughts in letters, words, phrases and
sentences. Besides it’s a brand new dawn, another chance to start right, a new
beginning full of hopes and promises. Before stepping on the next stone, I
need to recognize first few things I like and love about my life.
I like/love...
- ...being wake up early in the morning and feel that I'm still alive
- ...being with my husband John
- ...cooking dishes even if it doesn't taste good
- ...having money to spend to for the things I need and some wants
- ...having more free time
- ...talking with my Nanay on the phone
- ...travelling or taking tour to far or nearby places
- ...bonding with friends, chats online, eat out and just laugh
- ...taking photographs, writing poems, paintings and designing
- ...read books, watch movies, do facebooks
...the list continues.
Although, doing the things I like and
love is an easy task there are also few things I'm not really into (things
I thought I hate to do) but would like to learn to love. I believe that this is a
crucial step to open up my mind and be more positive in life. It’s one of the
bravest things that a person can do, instead of just complaining, abandoning
and not trying at all.
I like/love to learn...
- ...do business
- ...how to be a successful in sales
- ...to be more patient about people/neighbor
- ...more friendly
- ...network with different people
- ...accept "no's" or rejections
- ...cold calling ...have a good talk to strangers
- ...swimming
- ...be more outgoing
There's no short cut in learning these
things, but I'm taking the initiative by accepting that I'm not good about
these and that I need to do something about them. I'm grateful for tools and
resources like computers and internet which can give me access to great
teachers and coaches of all time who can motivate me to be more positive and
accomplish certain goals I set for myself. I'm grateful for family and friends
who encourage and discourage me in some way or another. And above all, I'm
grateful to the one above who gave me one life to live and provides me with all
the strength I need.
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