Attitude of Gratitude

​​As we age, it's easy to fall into a pattern of negative thinking - especially if our lives haven't turned out quite as we'd hoped or planned. Our attachment to the past, focusing on the 'what ifs',  regrets for things we may have done or not done, or wishing things were different can cause us emotional pain that keeps us stuck.

One way to let go of the past (and the suffering) is to focus on the here and now. Start by embracing an attitude of gratitude.  Just the fact that you woke up today and can read this are two reasons to be grateful, and to get you thinking, here are a few of the things that I'm thankful for.​
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• My wonderful, faithful, loyal and kind husband.  He is my rock, my sounding board, my friend and confidante.  He is a good man and makes me laugh and I can't imagine life without him.  
• Our son and his partner P, our two gorgeous granddaughters who bring us so much joy. and P's  family who have welcomed us with warm hearts.  I love being part of their extended family.  
• My own family.  I love them all despite the fact that we sometimes disagree; for their help and support during difficult times and in spite of the miles that have separated us in the past. 
• For our home, enough money to pay the bills, food in the cupboard, running water, electricity and good neighbours.
• My friends and colleagues for their help and support during some really trying times for us all.
• For the people who have made an impact on me over the years by their teaching, writing or speaking.  To name just a few: -   Matt Ferguson - whose hypnotherapy and NLP training led me down a different path of self-discovery and Clem & Margaret Turner who have provided local training for my CPD; David Woolley (Skills24), Andy Cope (The Art of Brilliance), Paul McGee (The SUMO Guy), Carmen Cave Gerhardt (Intervene) and Prof Derek Mowbray (Management Advisory Services), and more recently, members of The Lizian Events community
• Sumatriptan - I don't know who developed this wonder drug but it has made a massive difference to me as a migraine sufferer - and for my health, which I pray will remain good.
• For music that soothes or uplifts, books that entertain and blogs that inspire, for the scientists who strive to find solutions to our problems and cures for our illnesses.
• That I live in a democracy where I can say what I want, where I have the right to vote and where my rights are protected. I am especially and continually grateful for the NHS - despite it's shortcomings, it's a comfort to know that access to medical care and intervention in this country doesn't depend on having health insurance or a fat wallet. 

Why not share some of the things you're grateful for here?  Who know who or what your thoughts might inspire?
 

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