I LOVE this definition from the Oxford Dictionary!
Gratitude: noun. the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Gratitude is a quality…a FEELing that wells up within you…warms your insides like hot chocolate…and makes you smile softly & your eyes alight with LOVE:)
Of Being…you have to BE in the moment to receive the gift…the Blessing that is right in front of you so you may FEEL
Thankful for its presence in your life.
Yummy, right?!
Now look at the next part of the definition... it makes my Spirit SING!!
Readiness to show appreciation for…by being present in the moment and letting yourself receive the Beauty of the gift, you OPEN. The stories, the walls, the critical voice…do not exist here. You are simply OPEN…wonderfully connected to YOU. Gratitude can then be expressed not only through words and deeds, but through YOU - Being JOY, Love & Peace in the World.
…and to return the Kindness. You simply want to give..to share..the FEELing is too Good, BIG, & Delicious to keep to yourself. Plus you couldn’t keep it to yourself if you wanted to…you are Radiant! Woohooooo!!!!
The Power of Gratitude…who knew?;)LOL
Right NOW…I am FEELing Grateful for:
Being able to serve you & Spirit,
Your Precious Light in the World
…. & not completely burning dinner while I was getting this out to you:)
What are you Grateful for? Can you FEEL it? Take a moment…try it out. I believe it has the power to transform your World…I Know it continues to transform mine.
xo Christi