You've been given so much. Why not share your gifts with others?
Your heart is bursting with happiness, your mind is filled with joy, you're surrounded by blessings, and your body is healthy. You're truly blessed and you have so much to give.
Yet, so often, we become greedy and selfish. We use our gifts to serve ourselves, to put our interests first. We try to please others instead of being grateful for the opportunities in front of us. We're afraid of hurting others, and we don't show our love for others until they've done something for us. We fail to appreciate the wonderful things that are already present in our lives, and we keep looking for more.
In The Art of Graciousness, I share the truth about how to live a life of gratitude and kindness.
STEP 1: Take Inventory of Your Gifts
As I write this post, I've never seen it rain harder. My lawn has never looked better and my flowers have never looked brighter. There are so many beautiful things going on around me that it feels impossible to appreciate them. Yet, I try my best to see all of the beauty that exists in my life every single day.
When was the last time you took inventory of your blessings? Are you grateful for all that you have? Could you list out a few things that you're thankful for right now? It may sound like hard work at the time, but it's actually very easy.
When you take this simple step, you'll gain incredible insight. You'll find out that you have so many things that you enjoy and appreciate, but you may not realize it. If you're struggling, don't worry, I'll show you a simple method that I use to quickly help me be grateful for all that I have.
STEP 2: Connect with What You Really Value
What would your life be like if you let go of everything that wasn't aligned with who you really are? This sounds like it will be too hard, but it's actually very easy. For example, what would happen if you stopped trying to please everyone and focused only on doing things that bring you joy?
Try to practice this mindset on a regular basis. The goal isn't to become some self-centered asshole. You simply want to appreciate the things in your life that are meaningful, and you don't want anything in your life to distract you from the things you're truly passionate about.
STEP 3: Give of Your Gifts to Others
Your heart is bursting with joy and your mind is filled with bliss. Why aren't you sharing your blessings? You have so much to give. I've written this post specifically for you and I know you'll appreciate what I share.
Give your love freely and openly to those around you. Don't wait until they do something for you. If you're a writer, you can give your services away for free. If you're a business owner, you can offer free coaching and mentorship to people. If you're