Thankful Thoughts About Finances

November 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Paying bills and buying basic necessities. They are among our usual causes for worry, tension, and other negative emotions on a day-to-day basis. The unfavorable bit of reality is that the economic problems across the globe seem to be staying for at least the next couple of years. But, believe it or not, we can do something so that spending money won’t be such a gloomy concept.

The Butler Project website mentions in one of its articles financial guru Suze Orman’s suggestion about paying your bills “with gratitude” and about seeing abundance that you haven’t noticed before. And I found myself laughing (and grateful, of course) that I chanced upon that article the same day I got my credit card bill. It gave me the nudge I needed to stop me from having negative and useless thoughts.

So I’m sharing with you the full article entitled With Gratitude, Fear Disappears. Hope it will help you to be more thankful today.

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Humility, Gratitude, and Swagger – How They All Fit Together

November 19, 2012 By 2 Comments

 

How does humility fit in with swagger?”

It’s a question that caught my attention when I was browsing the Net. It’s actually the title of an article by Jim Murphy. From what I’ve read on his site Inner Excellence, he’s a sportsman who’s now authored personal development books and committed himself to inspiring people to be the best they can be.

I usually come across the word “swagger” when the subject is a popular person, usually a celebrity or someone who’s idolized. They usually have that certain charm that makes them irresistible. Admit it or not, many of us often wonder how we can have that.

In his article, Murphy said, “Don’t confuse swagger with pride. Swagger is the confidence that you can connect with the powerful energy of passion, purpose, and poise. Pride is, in our discussion, the false bravado that comes when the ego says, ‘look at me.’”

And he has a point there. The article is just a brief one, but it has some statements that can create a certain spark in your soul and spirit. Read the whole piece through this link - How does humility fit in with swagger? I’m sure it’ll help boost your confidence today.

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Count Your Blessings, Not Your Problems

November 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

You’ve always wanted to have a positive outlook and a grateful heart. But oftentimes, you feel that the world doesn’t want to cooperate with you. Just when you feel good about yourself, you suddenly encounter the most annoying people, get stuck in the most inconvenient situation, and so on.

Don’t worry. It happens to everyone. Even the nicest person around has his own limitations. Even the best athlete has an off night. And there’s a way for you to resist the temptation to give in to your anger, desperation, anxiety, or any emotion that’s about to ruin your day.

Read this article that talks about a psychologist’s bad day and his suggestions on how to count your blessings even in the midst of a major problem - Proof Positive: Counting Your Blessings.

 

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A Glimpse of Gratitude and Hope

November 6, 2012 By 2 Comments

 

There’s always something we can be thankful for – no matter what the situation is. It’s something that my mom always reminds me when she sees me crying over disappointments and problems. But this wisdom is hard to understand when you’re blindfolded by the hardships we need to face. The urge to drown yourself in sorrow, self-pity, or even in alcohol and other vices may be so strong when life seems so unfair. But a little effort in thinking about even the smallest blessings you have can give you the jumpstart that you need to move on in your journey.

Is your vision too clouded right now with despair, anger, or other negative thoughts and feelings? Here’s a short clip that can give you a glimpse of gratitude and hope - Gratitude – YouTube.

 

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About Aging Gracefully

October 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

One sure thing in our life that brings inevitable changes to our bodies, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and others is aging. Growing old may be a source of anxiety for many, but I think that it can also be a wonderful thing.

I turned 40 this year, and I’m proud to say that I’ve never lied about my age, even when I know that I’m with a group of people younger than I am. I don’t have any spectacular achievement, but I’m happy with what I have. I have my own flaws, but I believe I’m wiser about life. And I laugh a whole lot more these days. Maybe this is the start of what they’re saying as “growing old gracefully.”

But author Rhoda Curtis, a 93-year old woman, has a better way of putting it: “growing old comfortably.” I love her perspective on aging, and I think I’ll keep it in mind in my next 50 years or however long the Lord wills. Read her article entitled Aging Gracefully: Why Getting Old Is A Lot Like Being Young on The Huffington Post to see what I mean.

 

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