Every Day is a Gift

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Every Day is a Gift

 

" If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to

 

be happy, practice compassion. "

~The Dalai Lama

 

What does " True Abundance " mean to you?

 

According to Wikipedia, the definition of abundance is " the opposite

 

of scarcity. " I believe true abundance is not measured by what you

 

have; rather, it is measured by what you give.

 

In our culture, it seems that most people are caught up in their " need

 

for greed. " Perhaps this is why so many people struggle to find their

 

happiness, and why over 25% of the people in our country suffer from

 

anxiety. We live in a culture where we are taught to judge a person

 

based on what they have, rather than on who they are and what they

 

contribute to society.

 

I was very fortunate to have met a professor that changed my whole way

 

of thinking. I was one of those people with a, " What's in it for me "

 

attitude when I started his class. By the end of the semester though,

 

my philosophy and my attitude had changed. Forever! This is what I

 

learned:

 

" You can have anything you want in life, if you will just help enough

 

other people get what they want. "

~Zig Ziglar

 

I challenge you to focus on this philosophy for an entire month! Here

 

are some action steps that will help you stay focused on this

 

incredible gift:

 

ACTION STEPS:-

 

Gratitude. Every night before you go to sleep, recite aloud at least

 

ten things for which you are grateful.

 

Forgive. Let go of the past. Forgive those who have hurt or angered

 

you. Stop carrying this poison around with you every day.

 

Love. Be sure to tell those people in your life who mean so much to

 

you that you love them and appreciate them.

 

Donate. Go through your closets. Anything you haven't worn or used in

 

the past year, box it or bag it and take it to a place where those who

 

are less fortunate will benefit from your donation. Get your children

 

involved!

 

Praise. Make time to praise. Look for and recognize the good in

 

others.