Hello! I hope that you have been able to participate in a December of Gratitude, or what I am affectionately calling — Grati-December”. I invited you into 31 days of gratitude and I have used this time as one of reflection and understanding. I hope you have also been taking the time each day to practice graciousness and gratitude towards others, yourself, and life.
I think it’s important to end this challenging year with an optimistic attitude, with our thoughts on what we envision and our actions centered on what we want more of in our lives.To help with that, let’s continue with the practice of experiencing and moving through the 8 unpleasant feelings. Once you have experienced any of the given feelings, pause, and take some time to reflect, and see if you can identify and invite the more positive counterparts of these 8 feelings. Last week, I suggested positive feeling counterparts to anger, disappointment, and helplessness. This week we will address shame, embarrassment, and vulnerability.Once you have experienced shame, follow with self-compassion and forgiveness.Likewise, with embarrassment, recall moments of confidence that can inspire trust in yourself.And, with vulnerability, work on framing moments of vulnerability, instead as moments of empowerment, to shed the idea that vulnerability equals weakness.
Grati-December Gratitude List I am so happy and grateful for: 1. The blessing of my mother and her health, wisdom and model of graceful aging. 2. The team that quietly supports my work and makes possible my connection with you.
3. You . . . and learning that my work has made a positive difference in and for your life. 4. My siblings, who invite me in their own unique ways to be a better person.
5. My family and friends, who nourish, nurture and support me in times of need. 6. All the mentors who have guided and inspired me.
7. The ability to laugh despite individual and collective challenges and pain. 8. The capacity to imagine.
9. A mind that remains clear thinking and a heart that loves and loves to love. 10. Love, being loved and loving others.
11. Having access to the basics in life of shelter, food, clean air and water. 12. Nature and those interested in preserving our collective home.
13. Good health. 14. The opportunity to serve and work.
15. Opportunities that I could never predict. 16. Life delivering more than imagined.
17. The ability to recognize change is the constant. 18. Holding optimistic and resilient attitudes and beliefs.
19. Those who hold big visions and inspire me. 20. Everyone who chooses and leans into living into their higher nature.
21. All health care and support workers at every level of who have served magnificently. Here’s to — GratiDecember”. I hope you’ll continue to join me on my — GratiJourney”, and I look forward to the — GratiMoments” that you share with me on my social media channels.
No matter what you celebrate, I wish you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season. — Joan More from my siteHow To Understand The Impact Of Your Life ExperiencesHelping You Make Sense of Unresolved GriefDisguised Grief
