The Gratitude Shift

"The miracle of gratitude is that it shifts your perception to such an extent that it changes the world you see." - Dr. Robert Holden

The sites and smell of autumn fill the air! Cinnamon and pumpkin spice. A hot, favorite latte. Shades of green, red, purple, yellow, and orange dot the trees. The sound of crunchy leaves beneath my feet. Crisp air; warm sun. These are my favorite things about autumn.

Yet seasonal variations also embark on change. Colder temperatures. Shorter days. Gloomy skies.

As caregivers, our lives are often a constant wave of change. Like walking a balance beam, we impose on a treacherous journey of keeping peace, maintaining a sense of consistency, and overextending ourselves. The beauty of the season – both externally and internally – are unnoticed due to over exertion, fatigue, and the loss of our inner essence.

What can you do? There is still caregiving and life demands. So, I propose a simple shift of mindset from fear and resentment to a mindset of gratitude. It is said that gratitude has a vibrational frequency higher than that of love. So, why not during this month of Thanksgiving – and all year – embark on a revolutionary journey of gratitude?

To start your journey of gratitude, use the 31 Gratitude Statements below (31 so that you can use this each month of the year) and see the life difference it makes.

Gratitude Statements

1. I am grateful for the mental and emotional capacity to rise above life's challenges.

2. I am grateful for my peace of mind.

3. I am grateful for laughter.

4. I am grateful for the freedom to choose my own thoughts.

5. I am grateful for this day and the endless opportunities it offers.

6. I am grateful for the cyclical change of seasons for it is a reminder of the natural flow of life.

7. I am grateful for family and friends and acknowledge where they are at this moment in life.

8. I am grateful for the ability to reason and discern.

9. I am grateful for the control I have over my thoughts and feelings.

10. I am grateful for the gift of life.

11. I am grateful for moments of reflection.

12. I am grateful for the gift of time.

13. I am grateful for intuition.

14. I am grateful for each new day.

15. I am grateful for my inner and outer beauty.

16. I am grateful for quiet moments of solitude.

17. I am grateful for leisure time with friends.

18. I am grateful for time with my loved one.

19. I am grateful for resilience.

20. I am grateful for the painful joy of loving and being loved so deeply.

21. I am grateful for the beautiful sunrise and gorgeous sunset as a reminder of daily consistency.

22. I am grateful for poise during challenging times.

23. I am grateful for courage to face the unknown.

24. I am grateful for strength to meet the daily challenges.

25. I am grateful for times to refresh and reset.

26. I am grateful for adaptability to the ever-changing needs of my loved one.

27. I am grateful for soulful pondering.

28. I am grateful for choosing to take time for myself.

29. I am grateful for restorative practices that improve my mind, body, and spirit.

30. I am grateful for forgiveness toward myself and others.

31. I am grateful for the ability to release mental, physical, and emotional anguish and to replenish my spirit.

Written by Karen Leman, Owner

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