Sunday, January 18, 2009

Attitude of Gratitude

This is not something that's talked about a lot.  

I mean, if you've read the right books or have talked to the right folks you'll hear it.  But it's not mainstream stuff.

You'll mostly hear opposing info being put out for general consumption.

In such books like Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and Wallace D. Wattle's manuscript The Science of Getting Rich this is one of the common threads that are woven throughout.  And these books are still relevant even after all these decades of being in print.

You can probably find free copies online with a simple search.  They're public domain.

It's easy to get caught up in getting what you can to stay ahead, or hell, even staying even.

But I've found that just a short pause in the hustle and bustle to reflect on things that I'm grateful for calm me and reinforce the good things that I'm doing.

It also helps me to reevaluate and change direction if needed.

Just a quick pause to inventory the things in life that are a blessing. 

Health, relationships, opportunities.

And it helps keep me focused and positive.