Comments on: The Secret Power of Gratitude and How to Get It http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/ Happiness for the Practical Mind Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:05:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-918 Jared Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:32:55 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2009/09/17/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-918 That's how I see and experience it. That’s how I see and experience it.

]]> By: jonathan figaro http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-917 jonathan figaro Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:19:09 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2009/09/17/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-917 Okay. So the more we show gratitude the harder it is for negativity to penetrate our mind, right? Okay. So the more we show gratitude the harder it is for negativity to penetrate our mind, right?

]]> By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-916 Jared Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:29:31 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2009/09/17/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-916 Jonathan, Well said my friend. "provide value instead of seeking something in return." Jonathan,
Well said my friend. “provide value instead of seeking something in return.”

]]> By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-915 Jared Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:28:43 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2009/09/17/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-915 Because a heart filled with gratitude has little room for negative emotions. As in the quote above, "When brimming with gratitude, one’s heartbeat must surely result in outgoing love" Because a heart filled with gratitude has little room for negative emotions. As in the quote above, “When brimming with gratitude, one’s heartbeat must surely result in outgoing love”

]]> By: jonathan figaro http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-914 jonathan figaro Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:23:43 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2009/09/17/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-914 Why do you think gratitude is so important in our lives? Why do you think gratitude is so important in our lives?

]]> By: jonathan figaro http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-913 jonathan figaro Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:03:12 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2009/09/17/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-913 Making a difference is a great way to approach each day. It allows you to provide value instead of seeking something in return , like most people. Great spot. Making a difference is a great way to approach each day. It allows you to provide value instead of seeking something in return , like most people. Great spot.

]]> By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-912 Jared Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:24:45 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2009/09/17/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-912 @Lisis, I would say that these days I experience "million dollar days!" Thanks for stopping by and I'm enjoying following you along your journey! Oh, and you make a great point about gratitude moments and not only how they help us, but those around us! @Positively Present, It's all about progress and thank God we always have something to work on. If we didn't, well... I guess we would be done. What fun would that be? @Nadia, I agree totally on being in-tuned with our inner voice. I never knew what that was before, let alone how to listen to it. I had to take time to get to know myself before I was able to filter out the noise and listen. Another by-product of being in-tuned with oneself, IS the ability to realize and identify our blessings. We're more able to view ourselves and what we have (blessings) in perspective with those around us. Those who are less fortunate. Thanks for sharing about your mother. @Miche, I agree totally that "the action may actually lead to the state." I heard an amazing example of this recently but for the life of me can't remember.... hmmm OK, let me throw this out... Say I have a sink full of dirty dishes and I'm constantly feeling a state of unease because I know I should get to cleaning them up. I take the action to clean the dishes and as a result I discover gratitude that I even have a sink! That's sort of a weak example and not as prolific as the one I "can't remember" but... @Megan, Thanks for stopping by! You know with that first prayer, "God, show me what you..." it works so well that, throughout each day I'm presented with opportunities to help someone else, then I really get a chance to see how much I meant what I prayed for! I love the "be understanding rather than understood" idea. It actually comes from the <a href="http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2008/12/08/i-am-free/" rel="nofollow">Prayer of St. Francis</a>. Which to me is a model to really strive for. @Lisis,
I would say that these days I experience “million dollar days!” Thanks for stopping by and I’m enjoying following you along your journey!

Oh, and you make a great point about gratitude moments and not only how they help us, but those around us!

@Positively Present,
It’s all about progress and thank God we always have something to work on. If we didn’t, well… I guess we would be done. What fun would that be?

@Nadia,
I agree totally on being in-tuned with our inner voice. I never knew what that was before, let alone how to listen to it. I had to take time to get to know myself before I was able to filter out the noise and listen.

Another by-product of being in-tuned with oneself, IS the ability to realize and identify our blessings. We’re more able to view ourselves and what we have (blessings) in perspective with those around us. Those who are less fortunate.

Thanks for sharing about your mother.

@Miche,
I agree totally that “the action may actually lead to the state.” I heard an amazing example of this recently but for the life of me can’t remember…. hmmm OK, let me throw this out… Say I have a sink full of dirty dishes and I’m constantly feeling a state of unease because I know I should get to cleaning them up. I take the action to clean the dishes and as a result I discover gratitude that I even have a sink! That’s sort of a weak example and not as prolific as the one I “can’t remember” but…

@Megan,
Thanks for stopping by! You know with that first prayer, “God, show me what you…” it works so well that, throughout each day I’m presented with opportunities to help someone else, then I really get a chance to see how much I meant what I prayed for!

I love the “be understanding rather than understood” idea. It actually comes from the Prayer of St. Francis. Which to me is a model to really strive for.

]]> By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-911 Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:53:33 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2009/09/17/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-911 That's incredible, and makes me so glad I bookmarked your awesome site. So much of what you wrote stood out to me, but here are the things that left the strongest impressions: - “God, show me what you will have me do today and give me the strength and willingness to carry it out.” (I love that affirmation and have added it to a list of great affirmations on my computer. Thank you!) - "try being understanding rather than understood" (Applying the energy we want to another --- being proactive, rather than reactive; something I just wrote about!) - "There are so many ways you can take action to show gratitude, such as how you treat yourself and your possessions." (LOVED the "wash your car" one... since it's demonstrative of so many things in my life that I perhaps take for granted, but maybe need to cherish a bit more. I haven't washed my car in more than a year because it's silver and no one can tell. I do vacuum it and give it "pat-pat's" to let it know I love it, but the washing thing sparked me thinking about other areas of my life I could show appreciation in. Thank you!) This post really got me thinking, and for that, I'm deeply grateful. That’s incredible, and makes me so glad I bookmarked your awesome site.
So much of what you wrote stood out to me, but here are the things that left the strongest impressions:
- “God, show me what you will have me do today and give me the strength and willingness to carry it out.” (I love that affirmation and have added it to a list of great affirmations on my computer. Thank you!)
- “try being understanding rather than understood” (Applying the energy we want to another — being proactive, rather than reactive; something I just wrote about!)
- “There are so many ways you can take action to show gratitude, such as how you treat yourself and your possessions.” (LOVED the “wash your car” one… since it’s demonstrative of so many things in my life that I perhaps take for granted, but maybe need to cherish a bit more. I haven’t washed my car in more than a year because it’s silver and no one can tell. I do vacuum it and give it “pat-pat’s” to let it know I love it, but the washing thing sparked me thinking about other areas of my life I could show appreciation in. Thank you!)

This post really got me thinking, and for that, I’m deeply grateful.

]]> By: Jared http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-910 Jared Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:11:20 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2009/09/17/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-910 Thanks Finola! Thanks Finola!

]]> By: Miche | Serenity Hacker http://jaredakers.com/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-909 Miche | Serenity Hacker Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:10:55 +0000 http://www.spiritualzen.net/index.php/2009/09/17/the-secret-power-of-gratitude-and-how-to-get-it/#comment-909 The practice of gratitude as action really gives me something to think about! I always think about it as a state, rather than an action, but now you've got me pondering how the action may actually lead to the state. I practice gratitude in my thoughts often but you've got me wondering if I actually practice it outwardly enough! Good stuff! Thanks for sharing your insights Jared! -Miche The practice of gratitude as action really gives me something to think about! I always think about it as a state, rather than an action, but now you’ve got me pondering how the action may actually lead to the state.

I practice gratitude in my thoughts often but you’ve got me wondering if I actually practice it outwardly enough! Good stuff!

Thanks for sharing your insights Jared!
-Miche

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