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The Pathway from Misery to Joy
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The Game that Nobody Wins
If we have been lucky, we have been bought up in a
house full of positive thought and unconditional love. Otherwise we probably
find ourselves spending a lot of time dwelling on the negative things we find
around us.
It appears that so many people love to share their
doom and gloom, to try to get others to feel sorry for them, they love to moan
and complain. We humans even play this strange game of trying to out do each
other with our tales of woe, as if whoever has the worst tale wins.
No one really wins this game. It just increases the
negativity in the world and does nothing to lift our spirits or enhance our
lives.
There is a way out of this game and it is called gratitude.
Instead of spending your days looking for things to be unhappy about, find
things to be grateful for.
Selective Attention
We always have a choice on where we place our
attention. So why not place it on all the good things in your life, instead of
on the negative things or on the things you don't have. If you are having
financial difficulties don't put your attention on how little money you have.
Instead put your attention on all the wonderful things you do have in your
life. Think of your family, your friends, your talents, your health, the trees
around you that provide clean air for you to breathe, and your
pet for providing unconditional love.
Finding Gratitude
Make a list of all the things in your life you are
grateful for. Make it as long as you can. See if you can fill pages and
pages.
You might be struggling at first but once you start
you will be amazed at all the good things that are around you. This can be a
great exercise to practice if you are feeling down in the dumps. It is harder
to do when you are feeling low but if you are determined to feel better then
start focusing on the good and write it down.
Life's Difficulties
If you are going through a tough time, you can be
grateful for the lessons you are learning, the strength you are gaining and the
compassion you find for others going through a rough spell.
Difficult times and difficult people can be our best
teachers. When we are open, they teach us to find peace and harmony within,
they build our strength and compassion. When things get really tough, if we
want to keep our mental health intact, they can even force us to live in the
present moment.
The Path to Joy
You will create a life full of joy if you look for
things to be grateful for. Try it for a day, just to see how it feels. It is
great to share with your friends and family how much they mean to you and how
you appreciate the good things they bring into your life. Be sincere and do not
go over the top. But expect some interesting reactions. Some people will
love your comments, others may feel uncomfortable receiving praise if they are
not used to it. Some people may even think that you want something or have done
something that you are feeling guilty about. It is all just a reflection of the
times we live in and the negativity that seems to be the norm in most people's
lives. But you do your bit to turn that around by spreading your words of
appreciation and gratitude.
In fact you don't even have to say or do
anything. If you spend your time in gratitude then it will radiate out from
you. People will start to seek you out because they will feel uplifted in your
company.
This is an extract
from Exalted Living's ebook
"Seven Ancient Secrets for a
Happy Life - Chakras"
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