Today, I simply give thanks.

I give thanks to each person in my life sharing smiles, laughter, love, tears, happiness, contrast, and the wonders of the world with me.

I give thanks to those seemingly different from me as they open my eyes to new ideas, understandings, opportunities, and ways of living.

I give my thanks to those who choose to see love, health, happiness, and possibilities in whatever situation they find themselves in at this moment.

I give thanks to those with such courage and conviction who face situations that seem insurmountable and yet find a way to not only survive but thrive.

I give thanks to YOU and ask that you add Thank You to the top of your vocabulary list. Say thank you for the good experiences. Say thank you to the contrasting experiences as there is a gem waiting to be uncovered. Whether you say THANK YOU out loud or quietly to yourself, when you live in and with gratitude, you shine so bright you light up the world.

(S)he Said:

“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 urgent than that of returning thanks. ~ James Allen

AFFIRMATION: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Soulful Links:

Thank You For Loving Me ~ Bon Jovi

Thankful ~ Kelly Clarkson

Thankful ~ Josh Groban

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!

Keep living big, loving big, and laughing along the journey.

~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.

If I could, my magic wand would sprinkle fairy dust over any challenge or contrasting experience you are going through right now to lessen them. Yet, that might lessen the value of that experience, the person you might meet, the opportunity that arises out of it. By seeing the possibilities in the contrast, even if small, where you once flew, you can now soar.

Stretch into believing in yourself and the good in the world. You don’t have to jump into that belief. With each thought, simply allow it to be possible that you are amazing, that goodness is at our core, that miracles show up everywhere. When you stretch towards positivity, where you once flew, you can now soar.