Thank You
Happy Wednesday!
Has anyone recently thanked you for being you?
We recently witnessed some amazing fetes of dedication, determination, spirit, and athleticism in the Summer Olympics. These athletes trained for years to reach the pinnacle of their chosen sport and they did so with courage, support, dedication, and love of what they were doing. I thank each of them for showing the world how to live out your dreams. Each of these athletes faced obstacles in reaching their dreams, yet continued on because they truly knew this was their journey. This was their destiny.
It’s quite easy to see the awe, wonder, and amazement in huge successes such as these athletes. I invite you to look inside yourself, and see the greatness within you and truly be thankful for your own abilities. They may be seemingly small to the outside world, but they are there and something to be proud of. Perhaps you are currently feeling sadness for loss of something you held dear, yet you got out of bed and chose to continue on – Thank You! Perhaps you are fearful of the unknown, yet continue to move forward – Thank You! Perhaps you are comparing yourself to people you feel are smarter, more beautiful, or more successful than you, yet you choose to dig deep inside knowing you are unique and amazing in your own right – Thank You!
Quotes of the Day:
“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.”
~ Albert Schweitzer
”When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself.”
~ Tecumseh Shawnee Chief
“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.”
~ Brian Tracy
“No duty is more urgen than that of returning thanks.
~ James Allen
Soulful Links:
Thank You for Loving Me ~ Bon Jovi
Thank You for the Music ~ Abba
For the next week, I invite you to be thankful for:
The person you are today as each experience brings you to a new place and you get to choose who you become. Be thankful for you now.
The people in your life that you choose to be your greatest cheer leaders, fans, and supporters. Be thankful for you now.
Your inner spirit as it is your strength, your knowledge, and your peace. Be thankful for you now.
Mostly, I want to thank you for seeing the big picture of life as being loving, fun, peaceful, and connected. I appreciate that you see the challenges and contrasts along the way as little slivers of an amazing overall existence. I love the fact that you choose to find peace in adversity and love everywhere. As its people such as yourselves that make the world brighter and brighter. Keep on shining.
Until next week, a heartfelt thanks for simply being you!
Hugs,
~Carol
Looking for a way to stay focused on Living Life Fulfilled? Make sure to surround yourself with people who lift you up, inspire you, support you, and simply love to laugh and have fun
