Being Truly Thankful | by Madisyn Taylor Often when we practice being thankful, we go through the process of counting our blessings, acknowledging the wonderful people, things and places that make up our reality. While it is fine to be grateful for the good fortune we have accumulated, true thankfulness stems from a powerful comprehension of the gift of simply being alive, and when we feel it, we feel it regardless of our circumstances. In this deep state of gratitude, we recognize the purity of the experience of being, in and of itself, and our thankfulness is part and parcel of our awareness that we are one with this great mystery that is life. It is difficult for most of us to access this level of consciousness as we are very caught up in the ups and downs of our individual experiences in the world. The thing to remember about the world, though, is that it ebbs and flows, expands and contracts, gives and takes, and is by its very nature somewhat unreliable. If we only feel gratitude when it serves our desires, this is not true thankfulness. No one is exempt from the twists and turns of fate, which may, at any time, take the possessions, situations, and people we love away from us. Ironically, it is sometimes this kind of loss that awakens us to a thankfulness that goes deeper than just being grateful when things go our way. Illness and near-miss accidents can also serve as wake-up calls to the deeper realization that we are truly lucky to be alive. We do not have to wait to be shaken to experience this state of being truly thankful for our lives. Tuning in to our breath and making an effort to be fully present for a set period of time each day can do wonders for our ability to connect with true gratitude. We can also awaken ourselves with the intention to be more aware of the unconditional generosity of the life force that flows through us regardless of our circumstances. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Ana Holub Do you want to know more about A Course in Miracles? You know Oprah loves it. You often see quotes from it. Perhaps you've studied it a bit yourself. Have you wondered what the message of the Course is for you? A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a very long book. It's thick, and many people are put off by it because it can seem intimidating. Yet millions of people have studied it since it was first published in the mid 1970s. Why? Because it contains a lot of profound truth that changes people's lives. This course explains the wisdom of A Course in Miracles in a simple, understandable way, to help you grasp what the Course in Miracles is all about. It will illuminate some of the innumerable teachings from the Course, and will explain how to live a life full of miracles. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 2. Change Your Life with Energy Medicine Yoga 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 5. Meditation: How to Manifest Your True Intention 6. 21 Day Yoga Shred For Men 7. From Codependent to Independent 8. Re-Parent Your Inner Child 9. The Food Relationship Reset 10. 21 Day Booty Core
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