Blessings Upon YouBy:
Wendy
Betterini
I find myself thinking about
blessings a lot lately; more specifically, the concept of feeling
blessed.
In a recent article, I wrote
about
the bittersweet periods in life when we find ourselves
struggling through difficulties at the same time we’re
experiencing moments of joy, and the importance of focusing more on
the
happiness and gratitude we feel rather than pain and
fear.
After a couple of weeks consistently focusing more on blessings and gratitude, I’m
beginning to see that amazing things happen when we do this. First and foremost,
our difficulties don’t seem so overwhelming
anymore. They’re still there of course, but choosing not to
dwell on them sure does dim their power.
Secondly,
focusing more
on our blessings strengthens and energizes us. Rather
than feeling like a victim, we feel empowered and inspired. Even better, we
feel motivated to reach out and share our joyful feelings with others. Doing this in even subtle
ways can still make a powerful difference in the world.
Have you ever blessed someone silently? For as long as I can remember, I’ve prayed
for people I don’t
know. I’m not sure where I picked up the habit, but I routinely send
out blessings and positive thoughts for the people I encounter each day.
I bless
the jogger making his way through heavy traffic, and ask the universe to protect and
guide him in all he does. I bless the harried mother in the supermarket and ask for her
to be infused with patience and endurance so she can raise healthy, happy
children – and keep her sanity in the process! I bless the children playing near the
street and ask angels to protect them from
harm.
Because I’m such a big animal
lover, I also make a habit of routinely blessing our
four-footed friends. Yesterday, I blessed a squirrel that was busily
gathering
fallen acorns from the trees in my backyard. I
doubt he noticed, but I felt inspired to send out some positive
thoughts
on his behalf. (Or was it a she? I forgot to ask.) Anyway, I
blessed him and wished him an abundance of nuts and a warm nest to sustain
him and his family through the coming
winter.
It might sound funny, blessing a squirrel.
However, if you stop to think about it on a deeper level, it’s not so
strange. Because we’re all interconnected on a spiritual level, why
not bless
the squirrels, the trees, the birds, and every other living
thing?
It feels good to send out positive
thoughts to others.
Remember,
the universe is a great big mirror. Everything we send out, we get back
in some form. So blessing others makes sense not just
because it makes us feel good, but because we receive the same quality of energy we send out. Finally,
keeping ourselves in that place of joy and gratitude where
blessings come from keeps us focused on positive thoughts,
rather than negative. Positive
thoughts keep our vibrations high, which results in
greater feelings
of compassion, love, joy, and
happiness.
It is also just as important to bless ourselves
as it is to bless others! How do we do this? By
speaking kindly to ourselves, treating ourselves with the respect and love we show
others, and by creating lives that
are meaningful and fulfilling.
Want to take this a step
further? Several times
throughout your day, as often as you can,
repeat
these words: “I am so blessed. Wow, I am so incredibly blessed! I
love my
life, and I’m so grateful for everything I have.” Really let yourself
feel those words, and speak them from the heart.
It may take a little time, but this practice can begin to
shift
the circumstances of your life in miraculous ways. You’ll
begin to feel better, look better, relate to others better, and attract
so many blessings into your life that you won’t know what to do
with
them all!
In the meantime, I’m sending
out some blessings to you and yours to help get you started. May you receive
everything you dream of, plus a little extra.
:-)
About the Author: Wendy Betterini is a
freelance writer specializing in self-improvement and personal development concepts. Visit her website,
www.WingsForTheHeart.com
for free articles
on positive thinking, goal-setting, self-esteem, personal growth, and
more.
Wendy
Betterini
I find myself thinking about
blessings a lot lately; more specifically, the concept of feeling
blessed.
In a recent article, I wrote
about
the bittersweet periods in life when we find ourselves
struggling through difficulties at the same time we’re
experiencing moments of joy, and the importance of focusing more on
the
happiness and gratitude we feel rather than pain and
fear.
After a couple of weeks consistently focusing more on blessings and gratitude, I’m
beginning to see that amazing things happen when we do this. First and foremost,
our difficulties don’t seem so overwhelming
anymore. They’re still there of course, but choosing not to
dwell on them sure does dim their power.
Secondly,
focusing more
on our blessings strengthens and energizes us. Rather
than feeling like a victim, we feel empowered and inspired. Even better, we
feel motivated to reach out and share our joyful feelings with others. Doing this in even subtle
ways can still make a powerful difference in the world.
Have you ever blessed someone silently? For as long as I can remember, I’ve prayed
for people I don’t
know. I’m not sure where I picked up the habit, but I routinely send
out blessings and positive thoughts for the people I encounter each day.
I bless
the jogger making his way through heavy traffic, and ask the universe to protect and
guide him in all he does. I bless the harried mother in the supermarket and ask for her
to be infused with patience and endurance so she can raise healthy, happy
children – and keep her sanity in the process! I bless the children playing near the
street and ask angels to protect them from
harm.
Because I’m such a big animal
lover, I also make a habit of routinely blessing our
four-footed friends. Yesterday, I blessed a squirrel that was busily
gathering
fallen acorns from the trees in my backyard. I
doubt he noticed, but I felt inspired to send out some positive
thoughts
on his behalf. (Or was it a she? I forgot to ask.) Anyway, I
blessed him and wished him an abundance of nuts and a warm nest to sustain
him and his family through the coming
winter.
It might sound funny, blessing a squirrel.
However, if you stop to think about it on a deeper level, it’s not so
strange. Because we’re all interconnected on a spiritual level, why
not bless
the squirrels, the trees, the birds, and every other living
thing?
It feels good to send out positive
thoughts to others.
Remember,
the universe is a great big mirror. Everything we send out, we get back
in some form. So blessing others makes sense not just
because it makes us feel good, but because we receive the same quality of energy we send out. Finally,
keeping ourselves in that place of joy and gratitude where
blessings come from keeps us focused on positive thoughts,
rather than negative. Positive
thoughts keep our vibrations high, which results in
greater feelings
of compassion, love, joy, and
happiness.
It is also just as important to bless ourselves
as it is to bless others! How do we do this? By
speaking kindly to ourselves, treating ourselves with the respect and love we show
others, and by creating lives that
are meaningful and fulfilling.
Want to take this a step
further? Several times
throughout your day, as often as you can,
repeat
these words: “I am so blessed. Wow, I am so incredibly blessed! I
love my
life, and I’m so grateful for everything I have.” Really let yourself
feel those words, and speak them from the heart.
It may take a little time, but this practice can begin to
shift
the circumstances of your life in miraculous ways. You’ll
begin to feel better, look better, relate to others better, and attract
so many blessings into your life that you won’t know what to do
with
them all!
In the meantime, I’m sending
out some blessings to you and yours to help get you started. May you receive
everything you dream of, plus a little extra.
:-)
About the Author: Wendy Betterini is a
freelance writer specializing in self-improvement and personal development concepts. Visit her website,
www.WingsForTheHeart.com
for free articles
on positive thinking, goal-setting, self-esteem, personal growth, and
more.
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