Five Easy Ways to Worry Less and
Build Gratitude Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Proctor
In the current economic condi- tions, many people are worrying about how change will trickle down into their personal lives. If a daily exchange of fear, blame, or doom has replaced your daily affirmation, you need to say yes to the good- ness life has to offer and build an attitude of gratitude.
Living in a true state of thankful- ness allows us to manage worry with ease. No matter how difficult they are, life’s lessons are always learning opportunities. Spirit is attempting to get your attention in an area that is not serving your best interests. When we acknowledge the lesson, learn from it, and add gratitude to our daily life, worrying will fall away. Let’s practice five ways to build gratitude today.
1. Yes, You can cope.
• I have the ability to see past this situation because I believe in myself. • I effortlessly live through this day. • I help people wherever I go by being an example of strength and wisdom. • I feel on top of the world with Spirit, which knows no boundary. • I’m smart, competent, and wise.
Affirm that spirit is a part of your skill set. Invite the Divine Presence into each day and every circum- stance and in whatever wisdom tradition or faith feels right to you:
2. Remember that you are made of Unlimited, Divine Spirit.
Affirm it! When the caca hits the fan, first learn to affirm your innate ability to cope: • I can do anything I set my mind to. • I am strong enough to withstand any criticism that comes my way. • I navigate with ease through this challenge.
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• I rely upon Mother/Father God to help manage this situation. • I feel content knowing spirit helps to choose what is best. • God can tackle this situation and work through me. • I channel Divine Love in this situ- ation. • With each breath I take, I am blessed and supported by a higher power.
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• The universe gives me healing power for this situation. • I am expressing the Light of Christ Consciousness with every word I speak. • I am fully sup- ported in every way.
Is it possible to live in a state of deep appreciation for traffic jams, job loss, lousy weather, lost dogs, and missing luggage? Yes! Extend beyond baseline gratitude for material possessions, job security, or life accomplishments. A thank- ful state of mind and heart means continual acknowledgment that each experience is for your greater good, even if it is far less than ideal. By doing so, you are building trust in life and you strengthen your con- nection to the Divine.
3. Widen your per- spective to deep appre- ciation.
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