Don’t forget to have gratitude on your journey. Sometimes we focus so much on our hustle and on where we want to be, that we forget about how far we’ve already came. Some believe that if you are happy about where you are now then you will most likely never move forward. Although, that may be true for certain people it is not necessarily true for all. That belief depends on the individual and how focused they are. There is a difference in being content ( a state of peaceful happiness) than being fully satisfied (a state where nothing else is needed or wanted). Some of us may never be fully satisfied with our life because we desire to expand more and more. But during our expansion, we are able to be content being thankful for where we are in this exact moment of our life. Being thankful for where you are now will only increase more to be thankful for in the future. Let’s be thankful for the air we breathe, for the car that runs but windows that don’t roll down, for the house that has a roof over our heads, for our bank account that may not have the amount that we desire,..etc. I believe that there is a positive in each situation that we view to be “negative”.
Life is very busy for me and at times it is hard for me to shift my focus to enjoy the benefits of what I’ve achieved thus far. Here’s a few things that I do that has helped me with this issue:
- Pray and/or meditate each day before I leave the bed/house {If in a rush I pray in the car, sad but true!}
- I look at my vision board as I’m getting dressed
- Keep a small journal and each day write 10 things that I’m thankful for that day
What are your beliefs on being content and satisfied? What are some things that you do to keep your gratitude on your journey? Comment your thoughts below!
Those are some excellent ideas, especially a greatful journal. That helps to keep your “eyes on the prize”. Something’s I have tried recently is to be silent when my thoughts do not line up with what I desire to create. Also I am taking my responsibility for contribution to my day going off task. For example, sitting useless and idle complaining about things that I can just get up and change or do more. I have stopped and just smell the roses before the smell is gone. We never realize how life gives us all shades if roses all the time while we choose to water all the weeds in our lives. My gratitude on my journey stems from understanding life is an experience so just live with no judgement , remain respectful and greatful for you being you. I love to make songs about the things I’m greatful for.