Perception is a mirror, not a fact. And what I look on is my state of mind, reflected outward.
The world is only in the mind of its maker. Do not believe it is outside of yourself.
~A Course in Miracles
I believe that we create our realities. Our world comes from within.Our thoughts, our feelings, our emotions all shape the way we perceive things.
I find that women who have a challenging relationship with food tend to be focused on what is missing in their life, or what is wrong with their body. They unknowingly sabotage their efforts by constantly focusing all their energy on what they don’t want.
“I hate my stomach”
“My thighs are out of control”
“I can’t stand my butt”
“My job is sucking the life out of me”
“I don’t ever have the energy to work out”
While complaining may seem like a release in the moment, this constant flow of negativity leads to feelings of overwhelm, despair, failure, and powerlessness. For women who struggle with food, these feelings tend to lead them straight to the fridge.
This is where gratitude comes in. Gratitude is an incredibly powerful emotion that you can use to diffuse negative feelings. It has the power to transform our obstacles in life into possibilities.
Gratitude shifts energy.
With Thanksgiving only a few days away, I encourage you shift your awareness to your blessings, and to make a point each and every day to recognize and honor all the good in your life.
When you express gratitude, you raise the frequency of your vibration. You create a positive energy that is magnetic.
Living a grateful life creates more abundance, acceptance, and appreciation.
To truly transform your life, you must be grateful for that which you already have. I want to challenge you to take some time everyday to make a list of at least ten things you are grateful for in your life.
What are the things that you DO like about yourself? Tell me in the comments below!