Spiritual Gratitude

At the most basic, gratitude is something almost everyone has experienced, and have recognised the warmth of good things which can take place in their lives. While basic gratitude is a collection of ever-changing and fleeting feelings, the deeper aspect of gratitude is based on action, not merely experienced but expressed. This kind of gratitude is practised not just because it feels good, but because it is the appropriate thing to do; not just for one’s own good, but for the good of others or society. Such gratitude outdistances the domain of simple emotions and instead develops as a mindset, a stance, and a philosophy.

This practice of gratitude brings forth a myriad of tangible benefits to the mind and body. Research has revealed that practising gratitude improves the body’s immune system, boosts resilience to stress and anxiety, reduces depression, helps to improves one’s energies, and even aids you to sleep much better. The reasons to purposely practice this deeper form of gratitude, radiates over and above these corporeal effects, to those that embrace your inner self.

Lessons of Life

It is commonly stated that life teaches us through our mistakes. When you slip up, simply ask yourself what you were destined to learn, as opposed to searching for justifications or to find others to blame. We grow more from our mistakes, errors or blunders when we recognise and accept such lessons with humility and grace.

Year for Change

One thing which is certain in the world is that change is inescapable. The quicker you recognise that changes transpire as an intrinsic and healthy part of life, the more fluidly and in harmony, your life will likely unfurl. A beneficial lesson, which can be grasped on life’s journey, is that you are much better and wiser to take control of your life and circumstances.  Recognise when it is time to make favourable adjustments, and afterwards, proactively make that change take place for yourself.

Quelling Karma

Karma in its simplest manifestation is the principle of cause and effect, implying the consequences which emerge out of any thought or action. There is only one infallible means to quell Karma, which is to be proactive in your thoughts and actions to minimize the cycle of cause and effect. Each and every moment you should strive to be aware of the possible effects or ramifications of your thoughts, actions, or inactions at any point in time. Instead of instantly reacting to life, pause to consider your various courses of action, prior to proceeding. This judicious application of containment can help you to quell Karma and lead a more balanced life.

Everything is Connected

When two things take place successively we call them cause and effect, if we think one event made the other one take place. We call it a reaction if we believe one event is the response to the other. If we perceive that two incidents are unrelated, we call it a mere coincidence. If we believe somebody deserved what took place, we call it retaliation or reward, depending upon whether the event was adverse or favourable for the recipient. If we cannot discover a factor for both events happening in close proximity, we call it an accident. Ponder for a moment, that everything is connected so that events produce ripples of effect.

Higher Frequency Emotions

In and of itself, emotions themselves are neutral, being formed of energy. The coarser, or what some would term negative emotions resonate at lower frequencies. What you think of as emotion is actually the experience of energy moving through your physical body. We experience emotion as energy frequencies and their correlating physical sensations in the body. Feelings are the interpretation and labels we apply to the experience of emotion, such as happy or sad. Take the time to shift the frequency of your emotions to a higher energy frequency, bringing more positivity into your life.

Good Vibrations

The practice of beaming kindness and productive thoughts into your environment raises your capacity to be kind and to improve our own quality of living. Make an effort to direct some good vibes out into the world around you with the very same energy & compassion equal to how you would like your world to be.

Ruler of your Moods

As you can be the ruler of your sphere of happiness, do not allow other people or events to make you sad or miserable. Be the ruler instead of a servant to your own states of mind. Do not permit your heart to be full of sadness, anguish or despair. It is for you to make up your mind to be happy or satisfied whatever the situation.