Every other Tuesday a meditation group meets at work. I try to go when I'm around and am always so thankful after I do. Yesterday's group included a woman who was frazzled-everything she talked about was a big deal, a challenge, a hassle. Her energy changed the energy of the room to the point where we had a conversation about the notion of the energy you put out is the energy you get back and how to change your perspective from negative to positive. Chronic complainers seem to have many reasons to complain. Those who practice gratitude tend to have many reasons to be grateful.
So this morning as I was driving my daily commute I put that practice into play; I appreciated the early, easy drive where I could witness the beauty of the morning's sunrise. The pinks and purples turned to gold.
The day was a fast-paced one with many priorities, and when I left for the day I immediately became annoyed with the stop and go traffic of 787 merges and a slight fender-bender. Aggressive drivers frustrated me, and no wave from the guy I let go ahead of me seemed rude. Then I saw an eagle. And the beauty and rarity of seeing that eagle changed my perspective, my attitude. I felt grateful.
How have you infused more positivity, more gratitude in your life? What's one way you have changed your perspective so that life is a little happier, peaceful, easy?
