Because of all the preparation involved, during the Thanksgiving season we focus on the foods and the menus that need to be prepared. We focus on the house that needs to be cleaned or repaired. Our attention goes to the travel that may need to be scheduled or who’s going where, and of course we focus on those near and dear who we will get to spend time with or miss.
Most of us ponder the true heartfelt message behind the holiday, which is the coming together with friends and loved ones in a harmonious manner while giving thanks for all our blessings – whether they are material, spiritual, mental or physical. Too often we focus on the negativity surrounding us. We focus on the negativity because it makes us uncomfortable, like a nasty toothache. We dwell upon it and think about it constantly, trying to find a solution. What we often don’t realize is that thoughts are things. Thoughts can direct our reality. That being said, do you really want to focus on the negativity – or the toothache?
Be grateful when you run into a stumbling block and seem to be held back. This may be spirit’s way of telling you that the direction in which you are headed may not be favorable. Be grateful when you seem to be overlooked for the coveted promotion at work. You may soon learn the position will become obsolete. Be grateful for the opportunity to grow spiritually even if it means growing apart from those who no longer seem to be on your side. This means you’re becoming the enlightened one you are meant to be.
Let’s bring our attention, instead, to the beauty, which surrounds us. Let’s focus on the positive aspects of our lives, the lives of those around us, and how we can engage in and simply notice the beauty that is in each and every one of us.
As the holidays approach, give thanks to God. Give thanks for the life you live, the loved ones around you, and all blessings in your life.
© 2016 Lisa Bousson LLC
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