Saturday 16 August 2014

G Spot

G spot

I’d like to share something personal with you and talk about that special place.

That place you discover more as you get older.

You touch it when you start to explore the deeper parts of your being.

This place, when you hit it right, makes you feel absolutely incredible.

When you're finished you feel warm inside and rejuvenated.

Sometimes there's an ecstatic rush of adrenaline and deep satisfaction afterwards.

I personally like to do it every morning in the shower.

Occasionally Millie will do it with me.

It leaves us both feeling amazing - like we’re on top of the world.

You know what I’m talking about, right?… Yep! The G word... GratitudeWhy, what did you think I was talking about? (Cheeky)

Pearl Grace Blog, g spot, gratitudeBeing grateful can have a remarkable impact on our lives.

Some of us actively engage in thanksgiving once a year but how wonderful would it be if we practiced being grateful every day?

Many of us are extremely fortunate to have plenty of things to be grateful for however we tend to get so caught up in our daily routines that we often forget to take stock and give thanks.

Studies have shown that those of us who express a sense of gratitude on a regular basis are less likely to feel stressed, unwell, depressed and pessimistic.

In fact it’s quite the contrary.

Those of us who are grateful on a regular basis are more likely to:
• Exercise regularly and eat healthily
• Cope better with stress and challenges
• Have stronger immune systems
• Adopt a positive mental attitude about themselves, others and the future

These are pretty amazing benefits and what’s more it costs nothing to do!

It’s simply a case of programming your mind and opening up your heart to being honest and generous.

I say honest because sometimes if you're having a "bad day" then most likely being grateful won't feature high on your to-do list.

That's understandable and I think trying to be thankful at such a time can seem contrived and uncomfortable.

So this is why, it's a great idea to start the day off with a sense of gratitude before you leave the house and before any external factors can affect your mood.

It's pretty easy to think of something or a few things that you're grateful for when doing your morning routine.

You might appreciate the sound of a bird singing, the sunrise, or your morning cup of coffee. You might appreciate the lively buzz of your city, your warm car on a frosty morn or trying out a new conditioner.

It can be anything and it doesn't matter how small it may seem because the whole purpose of thanksgiving is not in the size of the gift but in the act of giving.

One of the main reasons why I am so passionate about being grateful is because it shifts my focus.

It's so easy and quite natural to wake up in the morning and think about all the things that I have to do; who I have to see, where I have to go etc.

But instead I find, when I tune my mind into being grateful I think about other people, the outside world and excitement of new experiences.

That's not to say we shouldn't appreciate and love ourselves. We totally should! In fact it nurtures our souls because its good for our self-esteem to express self-love. So, by all means do it for sure!

I usually thank the people who have shown me kindness, love and support throughout my life.

I think of my family, friends, animals, nature, music and art. You name it, if I love it, I thank it!

I even thank people that I meet on my daily travels. Sometimes its the cashier at the supermarket or a dog-walker in the park. I think of them and thank them for the interaction that we shared.

It's that simple and takes no extra time.

Can you imagine how positive, motivated and energised we'd feel if being thankful was as natural to us as brushing our teeth, taking a bath or driving a car?

The truth is it should be!

This is one of the reasons why I G spot every morning. As soon as I wake up, I jump in the shower and get busy G-frontin’ while I lather up.

The process of listing all my many blessings puts me in a positive frame of mind for the rest of the day and it gets me fired up to share that appreciation with others.

Sometimes, when I’m giving thanks I'll think of someone I haven't seen for a while.
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I then make it my personal mission to call, text, email or message that person at some point during the day.

Sometimes all I say is, "Thank you for being in my life. I love you. I appreciate you." That’s it. Sincere, short and sweet.

And you know what? That’s all it takes. You can pretty much guarantee that I hear back from that person saying how much it meant to them.

That’s the power of being truly grateful.

It might not seem like a big deal but we should never under-estimate the power of the ripple effect.

Showing honest appreciation to each other is so powerful because it can have a remarkable impact on that person's view of themselves and the world around them.

Jim Rohn wisely said, “Giving starts the receiving process” and I believe this to be so true.

The more we help, give and show love to others the more we get back in return.

This is what I meant when I said be generous with your thanksgiving.

Now here's the hard part.

We need to make sure we show gratitude to the people and experiences that have caused us pain as well.

I appreciate how hard this can be but here's a point to ponder...

What if life was happing for you and not to you?

When I first heard this perspective I remember thinking how refreshing it was.

What if there were no accidents and everything happened exactly as it should?

What if instead these challenges were there to make us stronger, better prepared, more knowledgeable, more compassionate, etc.?...

I reckon if you've grown from the experience - even just a little bit - then the rough road was worth travelling.

I think the same approach can be used when we think about any strained or broken relationships.

I have previously found this particularly difficult and I know how hard it can be to see the good in a person who's 
hurt you.

But it is possible to appreciate the experience if you grew and learnt from it.

Our ability to be grateful can empower us both spiritually and emotionally.

In many ways being grateful frees us mentally from the negative trappings that we associate with that person when we see the good in their character.

Oprah said, “I would like to thank the people who’ve brought me those dark moments, when I felt most wounded [and] betrayed. You have been my greatest teachers.

Her perspective on this perfectly exemplifies the power of gratitude.
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We all have within us the power to transform pain into love, victimhood into strength and blame into forgiveness and being thankful is an awesome place to start.

Here is one final thought I'd like to share with you.

I think this is a comforting reminder that we need not crave more before we adopt an attitude of gratitude.

Research carried out at the University of Illinois discovered that affluent people in Japan experienced similar levels of dissatisfaction about their lives as people living in abject poverty in parts of India.

You see, there's little correlation between worldly wealth and true happiness.

We already have all that we need to be grateful despite social conditioning surrounding money, power and prestige.

Our ability to be grateful regardless of where we've arrived professionally or financially is where our true wealth and happiness derives.

I reckon it's not about how much we have but how we feel about what we have.

I love what John F Kennedy said:

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

Now, I would be grateful if you would answer todays question and share your comments below

PG Q: What are you grateful for?

By the way, I came across a beautiful site called 365 Grateful. It's definitely worth a look if you fancy watching an inspiring story about being grateful for the simple things in life and living and loving one another to the fullest. Check it out here.

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