It is a whole new year! I don't know about you, but Ann and I have determined that 2015 is going to be much, MUCH better than last year. We're envisioning good fortune -- and a big part of inviting good fortune into one's life is:
GRATITUDE
Yup, expressing thankfulness tells our ever-loving Universe that you liked its gifts and would love to have more, please! Also, it puts you in a better, more receptive frame of mind.
Personally, I like to think of a few things I am thankful for each night, before I fall asleep. But there are other approaches. I saw a New Year's thing on Facebook that looked like a nice practice, so I will share it here.
1. Find a nice, big jar or box.
2. Label it "2015 - Gratitude".
3. When you have something to be grateful for, whether it be something beautiful you saw, a kindness from a friend, a fun experience, whatever!...write it on a slip of paper and put it in the jar.
4. On New Year's Eve, open the jar and regale yourself with all the good things, large and small, that happened in 2015.
Sometimes we forget the little things that make us happy -- but they are always there to be found, even in the worst of times. Good fortune, everyone! All year long!
And speaking of good fortune, I have a huge bag of fortune cookies left over from our gathering on Sunday. Really! If you would like, I would be happy to read a fortune for you! (Cookies will be fed to the chickens...I don't eat wheat anymore.)
Come in, make yourself comfortable and share your day, your weekend plans, your menus! You are among friends and we are grateful to see you!
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