"When you surrender, and stop resisting, and stop trying to change that which you cannot change... But be in the moment, be fully open to the blessings that you have already received, and those that are yet to come to you... And stand in that space of gratitude and honor, and claim that for yourself... And look at where you are, and how far you have come... And what you've gotten, and what you've accomplished, and who you are... When you can claim that, and see that... The literal vibration of your life will change. The vibration of your life will change." Oprah (7/13/10)
So everyone knows I'm a big Oprah fan and watch her show everyday. Well, it's summer and so her shows have been reruns except for yesterday's show. It was a new episode and actually a follow-up to a show she did earlier in the year. Most of it was geared toward women and weight issues and so I wasn't fully paying attention since I am a male and don't struggle too much with weight. However, in the last 5 minutes of the show, the above quote is what Oprah said. I sat there and listened and when she ended, the whole audience wanted to stand up because it was such a powerful statement. I actually did stand up in my living room (haha) because it was EXACTLY what I needed to hear and be reminded of in my own life. I immediately wrote it down and have read it over and over!
I have blogged about this before but a grateful spirit is one of the most powerful things that we can have. In my earlier post I talked about focusing too much on what I don't have instead of what I do have. Yesterday and today I have really focused on all the good things that God has blessed me with in my 34 years of living - and WOW I am so blessed and have a great life!! Family, friends, salvation, health, home, experiences, dreams and goals - the list goes on and on. I challenge everyone to start making a list of all the things in your life that you are grateful for - It will definitely change your outlook on life and the bad things won't seem near as bad.
I am a firm believer in the laws of attraction and it makes so much sense that if we continually focus on the negative aspects of our life - it's only going to attract more negativity. However, when we focus on the GOOD things and we are GRATEFUL - then that is only going to bring about MORE good things. It's all about our relationship to the Source - Our source being God and how our relationship with Him is what makes our life truly meaningful.
I'm not hear to promote Oprah (everyone has their opinion) but rather to promote gratefulness. I want my life to be used to make a positive difference in other people's lives and that is what my focus is as I pursue future goals in my life. What Oprah said yesterday was definitely used in my life as a motivation, challenge, and encouragement. I hope that these words do the same for anyone who reads this.
BE GRATEFUL!!!
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