Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude is brimming over with appreciation and inside you will find evidence that the power of gratitude can be a life-changing force. These stories are about more than the polite "thank you" we so casually exchange every day. They're testimonials to the people and things we so often take for granted. Need a pick-me-up? How about a gratitude adjustment? Look inside-you'll be grateful you did. Be warned: Cultivating and expressing gratitude puts you in the driver's seat of your life.
What are you grateful for? That is precisely the question that Hailey Bartholomew asked herself every day for a year. Struggling with depression, she reached out for help and received life-changing advice: Find something every day that you are grateful for. Embracing her assignment, Hailey used her talents as a photographer to put a twist on the exercise, taking pictures of her “gratefuls” and becoming more aware that her depression was lifting in the process. 365 Gratefuls is a collection of photographs recounting Hailey’s transformation from depression to an unhindered appreciation of the world around her, combined with stories and images from many others who have encountered the effects of gratitude. This uplifting book will inspire you to look at the world with new eyes, emphasizing gratitude over anxiety in everyday moments.
One recent December, at age 53, John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low: his small law firm was failing; he was struggling through a painful second divorce; he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter; he was living in a tiny apartment where he froze in the winter and baked in the summer; he was 40 pounds overweight; his girlfriend had just broken up with him; and overall, his dearest life dreams--including hopes of upholding idealistic legal principles and of becoming a judge--seemed to have slipped beyond his reach. Then, during a desperate walk in the hills on New Year's Day, John was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didn't have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had. Inspired by a beautiful, simple note his ex-girlfriend had sent to thank him for his Christmas gift, John imagined that he might find a way to feel grateful by writing thank-you notes. To keep himself going, he set himself a goal--come what may--of writing 365 thank-you notes in the coming year. One by one, day after day, he began to handwrite thank yous--for gifts or kindnesses he'd received from loved ones and coworkers, from past business associates and current foes, from college friends and doctors and store clerks and handymen and neighbors, and anyone, really, absolutely anyone, who'd done him a good turn, however large or small. Immediately after he'd sent his very first notes, significant and surprising benefits began to come John's way--from financial gain to true friendship, from weight loss to inner peace. While John wrote his notes, the economy collapsed, the bank across the street from his office failed, but thank-you note by thank-you note, John's whole life turned around. 365 Thank Yous is a rare memoir: its touching, immediately accessible message--and benefits--come to readers from the plainspoken storytelling of an ordinary man. Kralik sets a believable, doable example of how to live a miraculously good life. To read 365 Thank Yous is to be changed.
A gratitude journal and workbook that can be used in just minutes a day to help train your mind to keep things in perspective and focus on the many gifts and blessings that fill each day. The 365 journal entries are numbered so you can start recording the things you appreciate on any day of the year. If you miss one or more days, at any point, you can continue without leaving blank pages. Prompts, questions, gratitude activities and exercises are incorporated throughout the journal. The workbook aspect of this book is designed to help develop a more in-depth relationship with gratitude and to create positive feelings in your daily life.
Becoming aware of our Divine Magnificence is a choice that only you can make. It requires daily introspection and commitment to your life’s purpose. Consistently embracing this awareness elevates the self to a new way of being. During challenging moments, it is always your choice to persevere. By persevering, you learn how to appreciate all things in the present moment. In doing so, you become one with all things. Observing the way we navigate life wisely opens us up to living in a state of gratitude. This becomes the catalyst to change and indeed transform our inner narrative and reality. Choosing this way requires us to surrender and to hold a deep trust in the process of change. This is simple yet profound. When our purpose is to master greatness from within, we embark on a journey of soul purification. The quest then becomes crystal clear: how do I achieve this? The answer lies within you – know it intimately. Dare to practice it. Be present for yourself each day and carry on regardless. After a while, look inward once more and keep looking. Feeling compelled to repeat the process to become one with all things? Then do so until you have mastered it. There is a way within you to discover and embody your truth and your authentic self in the present moment. Can you feel it?
When self-reflection brings you awareness that what seems to be a dream life actually feels empty and hollow, what can you do to find your way back to yourself? You must look deep inside and find what is missing; only then can you find your way back to your bliss. 365 Days of Affirmations for a Year of Bliss presents a yearlong journey of using affirmations to create a year filled with bliss. Each daily entry shares an affirmation and intention designed to enhance your experience and success, inviting you down a beautiful and transformative path to discover what might be missing in your life. If you have fun and go easy on yourself, this self-exploration can evolve into something mystical and magical that allows you to create a life of bliss. Providing ways to improve your wellness, wisdom, and wealth, this guide helps you manifest all you desire and live a life of bliss with a year’s worth of daily affirmations and intentions.
If you are ready to lead an authentic, fulfilling and bold life, this book is whats missing from your nightstand. At the core of every successful, thriving person is an appreciation or respect for all of lifes treasures, all of the blessings, be they large or small. Russ Terrys My Gratitude Journal takes you on his personal journey from Corporate America to Entrepreneur. As a gifted life coach, Terry helps countless people each year find the courage to explore the dark corners and confront limiting attitudes that are preventing them from attaining the things they want most in life. By sharing simple, yet poignant messages that arrive by way of many different messengers, Terry reminds us all to take stock of whats important and live life in more meaningful ways. My Gratitude Journal is sure to inspire you to exercise gratitude in your own life, and in doing so, youll begin to see the world unfold before you in the most magical of ways.
In this personal daily journal, Alison Boucher shares her way with words that act as daily treasures of wisdom for personal transformation. She shares how she transformed her life by changing her thoughts and habits to overcome obstacles to her happiness. This is a must-read for rising above fear and anger, for awakening, forgiving, and flourishing in love. Questioning her life with conscious awareness has empowered her to radiate love, light, and laughter. Encouraged by many people to write, Alison started her journal of words as a preliminary exercise to write her first novel. It became her therapeutic medicine, an account of her real-life journey, illustrating how it’s possible to improve your life by transforming your thoughts and becoming your best authentic self. This project to explore the meaning of words turned into a wonderful compendium of empowering reflections. Upon sharing it, family and friends requested that she publish it.
This book is not about the holiday called Thanksgiving. It is not about how to celebrate Thanksgiving. This book is a challenge to you to cultivate a heart of thankfulness to God and to the people He has placed in your life 365 days of the year.Thankfulness is not about keeping tradition. It is a matter of the heart. It should be an everyday occurrence. It should be a habit; it should be a way of life. It may seem as though it is small or insignificant to you, but it means a lot to God and to others. I pray that this book will encourage you and challenge you to be thankful for everything. --Daniella, from the Introduction "You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you." --Sarah ban Breathnach
Discover the transformative power of self-love in "Self Love: Loving Your Soul." In this compelling book, 22 authors from four countries courageously share their most vulnerable stories of tragedy to triumph, test to testimony, and victim to victory. Through their authentic narratives, they delve into the depths of real-life issues that resonate with readers in today's world. From heart-wrenching tales of loss and adversity to inspiring accounts of resilience and growth, these stories illuminate the path to self-discovery and acceptance. Embark on a journey of self-reflection and empowerment as you witness the incredible capacity of the human spirit to heal and thrive. "Self Love: Loving Your Soul" is a captivating anthology that offers a poignant exploration of the challenges we face and the triumphs we can achieve through self-love. Spanning multiple continents and perspectives, this collection of true stories connects readers to the shared experiences of individuals navigating life's complexities. Each chapter invites you to witness the authors' intimate journeys, as they find strength in vulnerability and uncover the beauty of self-acceptance. With unwavering honesty, these authors offer insights, wisdom, and inspiration, empowering readers to embark on their own path to self-love. Prepare to be moved, uplifted, and forever transformed by the resilience and triumphs captured within these pages.
