Gratitude bestows
reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent
moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world. ~ John
Milton
This past October I won my golf league Championship. In the
league for over twenty years, I had made the finals on four previous occasions
finishing second all four times. The top four point gatherers during the
regular season get to play for the title. We are challenged in each tournament
to do our best in the hope that we will make the “final four”. Even if you do not play golf, you will relate
to my feelings if you have ever finally accomplished a difficult task after
many attempts that just fell short! I
was ecstatic in the moment and have found it easier to remain fully in
appreciation of my life ever since.
Perhaps you are familiar with disciplines that advocate
honoring the Universe?
The Hawaiin Ho'oponopono is “ a tool for atonement, for correcting
errors, erasing the effects of past actions and memories that cause havoc and
grief in our lives, the lives of others and on mother nature as a whole.” My wife has the Mantra posted on our
refrigerator, “I Am Sorry - Please Forgive Me - I Love You - Thank You.” Those that practice seriously include
breathing exercise and meditation.
I Am Sorry
suggests that the moment we take
responsibility for any negative manifestation
we experience or witness, we also create an opportunity for healing.
With Please Forgive Me
we are acknowledging that negative thoughts shut out and thus shield us from all the wonderful experiences that we could
have had.
I Love You generates
an immediate feeling of well being.
Thank You is
simply reaffirming the power of this positive vision of reality.
The Butterfly
Effect in Choas Theory suggests that the flapping of tiny wings reverberate
out into the universe, grow with distance,
and can affect weather conditions across the planet. Personally I do believe we are in a Universe
of Energy and I know what I exude touches
all those around me. Surely in Employment Counseling we endeavor to lift
spirits and help our clients to reinterpret their circumstances in more
positive light?
As I compose this message it is Thanksgiving Morning. Many
will express words of Thanks as they sit down for their traditional feast. Soon, we will be well into the Holiday Season. The
words “Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All” will be expressed by multitudes. New
Year’s Resolutions will be promises to do an act of self-improvement or at
least something nice. Do you have a
personal gem you want to strongly manifest in the future?
I plan to practice gratitude on a daily basis. Fortunately
when the big challenges confront me and threaten my tranquility, I will be able
to fall back upon my gift this year. I will still be the Golf Champion!
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