May you find something precious in every day.
If you don’t think you can just look in the mirror, because the greatest gift, is always you!
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My Christmas Wish
Friday, December 25th, 2009The Power of Gratitude
Sunday, October 25th, 2009GRATITUDE
When you are grateful for all the world as a gift from up above,
You’ll realise what you’re doing is simply allowing love
Intention For The Week
Become aware of things in your life to appreciate and be grateful for.
Simple Empowerment Steps
- Whenever you brush your teeth ask yourself, “What am I grateful for?”
- If something happens that upsets you, ask, “What can I be grateful for here?”
- When you go out, let go of any expectations about what you want to happen and instead go with the intention of simply appreciating the people you meet, the places you go and whatever events take place.
- Notice how any of the above make you feel.
This week’s quote comes from my book ‘Love This Moment’
Your Greatest Gift
Sunday, September 6th, 2009PRESENCE
…is the greatest gift you have for another
Do you get that? Do you really get just how valuable your presence is to others?
Do you get how much more your being means than anything you could ever do?
When someone we care about is going through a tough time we naturally want them to feel better. And this desire can often leave us feeling helpless and useless as we have no idea of what we could do or say that would make a difference to them.
And sometimes this feeling of helplessness can result in us taking away the very thing that can make a difference – our presence.
A smile, a hug, a listening ear, your simply being there, makes a huge difference to others every single day, not just in troubled times, and I really want you to get that.
I really want you to get that you’ll never really know the difference you make to others, that you’ll never be given all the evidence of your value, because every person every time won’t express the difference you make to them (just like you!)
Your presence makes a huge difference to the world around you, in ways you can’t even fathom.
Never doubt your value to others. Never. Your simple presence, your being, your very existence, is the most valuable gift you have, and all you need do is share that in whatever way makes your heart sing.
Intention For The Week
This week, share your presence with others without requiring any acknowledgement in return (in other words, without any attachment to the outcome).
You know there’s something you’ve wanted to give that you’ve held back through self-doubt. This week, give it fully and see what happens. (Don’t expect…see!)
Simple Empowerment Steps
- When someone is speaking to you, whoever they are, be completely present.
- Allow yourself to smile at the people you pass in the street, rather than push the impulse down because you’re worried what they might think. Even if they don’t smile back (…unlikely…) you’ll still feel great!
- If there’s someone in your life right now that’s going through a difficult time that you’ve avoided because you didn’t think you had anything to offer, just let them know that you care. Even a simple text message letting them know you’re thinking of them can make a difference.
- If you happen to be going through a difficult time yourself and are feeling alone, ASK someone you care about for their presence. Often people don’t want to be intrusive and are just waiting for you to tell them what it is you need.
By this I mean, stop the chatter in your head thinking about what you want to say, what you want to do, what you think about the whole thing. Give the person your complete attention and clear your mind of any thoughts (just like when you meditate).
If you want to talk, ASK someone to listen to you.
If you want a hug, ASK someone to give you one.
Whatever it is you feel you need right now, ASK for it. If the first person you ask isn’t able to provide what you need, ask someone else. People WANT to be of value, so feel free to ASK.
And the really cool thing about presence is it’s a fantastic gift for you too!
