One of the things I often struggle with is impatience. I love quick results because to me that’s efficiency. So when some things take time to manifest, which some just do (for whatever reason), I forget to be grateful for what I ALREADY HAVE accomplished. And that is quite a bit, especially seen in relation. Like you said, there is always someone that is worse off. And progress can really be seen in every little thing, it just depends on how hard you try. Whenever I realize that I feel like a big fool.

So I’m grateful for being foolish when I could be something much worse. And I’m happy that I can work on improving myself. )

Oh yeah, I’m also thankful for your post.

I’m definitely interested in the art of increasing my vibrational frequency! I’m also working on developing unconditional love for everybody. It’s a work in progress for me.

Speaking of 2012, I believe the earth’s vibration will be a lot higher and a lot closer to the light where the planet will be in a much different position than it is now. Gone will be things of ego that you mentioned to be replaced by an equal playing field where fear, stress or dark forces will be a thing of the past.

Some people believe the year 2012 is to be a turning point for letting go of all we know; (attachment to money, economy, corporations, jobs, world powers, ect.) Each person has choices to nurture fear, stress, or intense energy release. Some people trust that to dissolve fear means they will continue in the higher realms to expand on sense of connection to all.

Hooray! You are another person who is taking time out of a busy schedule to think about what you’re grateful for. More power to you Nicholas! Have you experienced any changes for the better as a result of doing that? Tell us if you are. I’d love to hear about them.

Yes, maintaining an attitude of gratitude is definitely about seeing through the eyes of the soul. I totally agree!

Well, it’s my pleasure to THANK YOU for being a part of this community and sharing your attitude of gratitude. The more people we attract here with that attitude, the more we can affect a powerful change on this planet. Just think – if every single person on this planet, rich, poor, powerful, meek, etc. were to stop and cultivate an attitude of gratitude, things would dramatically change.

I’ve never been in a jungle so I can only imagine how different my perception would be had I gotten the experience to do so. Maybe one day I’ll travel to a remote area somewhere in the world and live there for an extended period of time. I’ll bet I’ll return home with a vastly different state of mind. That actually sounds like an intriguing challenge!

I actually believe the world as we know it is completely dissolving and a new kind of era is emerging. I truly believe we are on track to completely overhauling the world as we know it. Governments will change, people’s behavior will change for the better, etc. Oh yes…….!

That’s right Nita! Just because the economy is down doesn’t mean the world is collapsing. Life continues – no matter what.

I’m grateful you are in a secure position while the economy continues to do what it’s doing. I’m largely ignoring it and not letting it affect my mind, body and spirit. I have wonderful things manifesting. Right now, looking out the window and seeing the beautiful clear sky with a brilliantly shining sun is enough to be grateful for!

I have many opportunities manifesting in the background that will bear fruit at the right time and I’m grateful for them. I am also grateful that I am going to Las Vegas to speak to a group of aviators about my journey in becoming the world’s first deaf instrument rated pilot. My goal is to touch their lives so that when they’re done hearing my story, they’ll go out and touch others and lift themselves up in the process.

Well, Dawn, I’m delighted to hear from you with a list of your gratitude list. I’m especially thankful to know that you have a best friend who happens to be the right person to help your son with dyspraxia! The universe provides for us, doesn’t it?

I’m so glad you’re practicing on developing an attitude of gratitude twice a day. When did you start this? Have you noticed how much it’s changed your life? Let me know. I’m curious to know how your life has changed since incorporating the morning and evening gratitude prayers.

You sound like a wonderful, warm light being! Thanks for adding such powerful light to this community. You are welcome any time.

I don’t know if you’re into thrillers but if you are, then Joseph Finder is a gem of an author for you to discover. I just went out and bought another one of his books, “Paranoia” and am eager to delve into the world of fantasy. it’s so rare to find an author that writes so well, especially to the point of turning a book into a “page turner.”

I’m looking forward to my speaking engagement in Las Vegas. Have you seen the article that was written about it? Check it out: http://www.nata.aero/Event.aspx?page=1245&sectionid=553

And finally, I certainly hope you go for a pilot’s license. It’s the most unbelievable feeling of joy when you finally have the ability to take up a plane all by yourself after months of flying with an instructor and flying solo for the first time. AMAZING.

How neat is that about Joseph Finder! Very cool!

And your speaking engagement in Las Vegas sounds fantastic. I started down the road of getting a pilot’s license when I was in college, and then never got back to it. Maybe someday… In any event, that’s all part of what makes your story all the much more interesting. Best of luck with it – I know it will go great!

I’m grateful for just having a week that has been mostly stress-free, just what I needed after a few recent things going on…

Every time I come, though, I am uplifted.

I admit, I have been struggling with changing my mindset and creating the life I want for the last three years or so. The progress for me has been slow. I suffered post-partum depression after the birth of my son who is two now and it has been a long and slow recovery. My husband commented the other night that I used to be such a hopeful and positive person and now I’m cynical and negative all the time. I hate that.

So, this week, I have been practicing thinking about the things I’m grateful for every morning before I get out of bed and then again at night as I’m falling asleep.

I wish I could change my mindset overnight, but am trying to be patient with myself.

I guess I would say that I am grateful for:
self-awareness;
for a husband who is willing to be honest with me;
for my two beautiful sons;
for the spontaneous kiss my two-year old gave me as he walked by yesterday;
that we received no damage from the severe storms in our area last Wednesday;
that my high school friend who was just diagnosed with cancer has such an extensive and loving group of friends to support and help him;
that while I’m struggling to get academic support for my son with dyspraxia, my best friends happen to be a school psychologist Ph.D candidate and a special ed lawyer!

I have a lot to be thankful for!