The Law of Attraction In My Life
Trina L.C. Sonnenberg
In today's world one might find it a little difficult to find things to be grateful for. There is so much negativity floating around the cosmos: war, intolerance, political scandal, homelessness, hunger, victimization of a multitude of sorts; the list could go on forever. But why is there so much negativity? Could it possibly be that negativity is what most people focus on? The Law of Attraction states that we manifest that which we think about. We draw to us the things we are preoccupied with. Therefore, it stands to reason that the world is in such a pathetic state because that is where we focus our energies; our thoughts.
I have been guilty of this myself, and recently, as a matter of fact. I admit, I have been preoccupied with the debts I owe, and the lack of money I have with which to pay them, rather than thinking about all of the things I have to be grateful for. I have been preoccupied with the struggles of this nation, and local political drama as well. I am attracting more of what I don't want because my focus has been on lack, not abundance.
Being that I am a firm believer in the Law of Attraction, I should know better. Some times it is more difficult to focus on positive things, when feeling overwhelmed with the flip side of the coin. Easy to say, not so easy to do.
I keep a journal of things I am grateful for, and write in it each morning. When I am through, I usually feel pretty good about life, but then the phone starts ringing with callers I don't want to speak to; debt collectors mainly, and I allow myself to get thrown off the positive track. The key phrase there being, I allow myself...
In an effort to get back on the right track, I began writing this today. I do have so very much to be grateful for, and have resolved to think only of those things today; which makes me think of the Serenity Prayer.
'God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.'
I am only hurting myself by fretting over things that I have no control over. It is a distraction from managing that which I do have control of, and of course, it draws more unmanageable things my way.
So, what am I grateful for?
I am grateful for the love of my family and friends. I have the best husband on the planet, great kids and the ability to take care of my mother.
I am grateful that my eyes opened this morning that I could see the sunshine of another day, feel the love of those who are dear to me, and give love to them too.
I am grateful for my talents and even the challenges in life that I have faced. I am grateful that I had the courage and strength to face them, learn from them, and go on with life. Challenges that don't kill you make you stronger, and I would not be the person I am today, had I not had those experiences. Although unpleasant, they taught me much. So I am grateful for them.
I am grateful for the beautiful place that I call home. The mountains are an awesome site to behold, and I am fortunate enough to be able to see them each and every day, without having to travel.
I am grateful for the open and communicative relationship that I have with my husband and children. They know that they can come to me with anything without fear of judgement or ridicule, and I them. They know that I love them unconditionally, and I know that they love me the same way.
I am grateful that I have food to eat, a place to lay my head in sleep, and the shoes on my feet.
When I sit down and really think about it, I have so much more to be grateful for than I have to complain about. Sure, times are tough, but we are tougher, and we will get through. We always do.
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About the Author:
Trina L.C. Sonnenberg
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Author of: My Journey A Lifetime of Verse, ISBN: 978-0-61516405-2
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Keywords: law of attraction, abundance, positive thoughts
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