Today's thought from Hazelden: November 28th

Gratitude

Sometimes in life, things happen too fast. We barely solve one problem when two new problems surface. We're feeling great in the morning, but we're submerged in misery by nightfall.

Every day we face interruptions, delays, changes, and challenges. We face personality conflicts and disappointments. Often when we're feeling overwhelmed, we can't see the lessons in these experiences.

One simple concept can get us through the most stressful of times. It's called gratitude. We learn to say thank you for these problems and feelings. Thank you for the way things are. I don't like this experience, but thank you anyway.

Force gratitude until it becomes habitual. Gratitude helps us stop trying to control outcomes. It is the key that unlocks positive energy in our life. It is the alchemy that turns problems into blessings, and the unexpected into gifts.

Today, I will be grateful. I will start the process of turning today's pain into tomorrow's joy.

You are reading from the book:
The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie

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THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Thursday, November 28, 2013

A day to be thankful
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Every day is a day to be thankful. Life is a miracle, and
there is no end to the possibilities for joy, fulfillment,
meaning and value.

Every day is a day to be thankful, and the more we remember
to do so, the more we have for which to be thankful. Life's
blessings multiply when they are fully realized and put to
good use.

Be thankful today and every day, not because you're supposed
to be, but because you can. Experience the warm sensation of
true gratitude just because it feels so good.

Keep yourself aware of your good fortune, and through that
awareness, your good fortune grows. Focus on the good
things, and you make them even better.

Remind yourself how good life can be, and suddenly you see
new ways to expand that goodness. Your life and your world
become what you hold in your thoughts most persistently, so
hold all the good things there with your thankfulness for
them.

Today is a day to be sincerely and overwhelmingly thankful.
Seize that great opportunity now, with all the richness it
brings.

Ralph Marston