Finally revealed...The astonishing power of gratitude
and the solution to the 5 big mistakes that
keep most people from putting it to work for them!

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Daily Gratitude Newsletter
Volume 3, Issue 10 - November 2007
Putting Gratitude To Work For You
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Who Do You Love?

No, we're not doing old rock & roll songs here. What I want to know is when you look in the mirror, do you love the person looking back at you? Or do all you see is someone who is in desperate need of improvement? Too old, too fat, too out of shape, not successful enough, etc, etc.

What we see, and visualize, and believe is what we get more of, so that image in the mirror is only going to get worse unless you change your tune.

If you create a new self image that is ageless, healthy and successful, you'll get more of what you want! And you can do it without lying to yourself either. But there's a specific process to follow, and you can learn it here.

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For Whom The Bell Tolls

Those of you with a literary background may recognize the quote above as the inspiration for the title of Ernest Hemmingway's novel about the Spanish Civil War. His point was that there are no winners in conflict, only losers, because we are all connected.

Have you ever felt good because something bad happened to someone you didn't like? Perhaps it was someone who had wronged you, injured you or cheated you. It's natural to think, "Ah ha, they got what was coming to them!" But is it in our best interests to wish that they get what they deserve?

First, we know from science and experience that carrying resentment around is like drinking acid. It corrodes us from the inside out, causes health problems, and keeps us unhappy.

Secondly, we also know that what we focus on, grows. So if we focus on how we were abused, we will create more abuse. If we wish bad things for others, that wish boomerangs on us.

And, even worse, if we wish that other people will "get what they deserve" we are wishing the same for ourselves. In the Christian tradition we know that Jesus said that we will be judged by the same standards with which we judge others. Other spiritual traditions have similar precepts. Unless you have a spotless past, that could be a dangerous path to take.

So what is the answer? It's the fourth principle in the Astonishing Power of Gratitude - forgiveness. It's the hardest of the principles to practice consistently, but the most necessary. Forgiveness is best thing you can do for yourself because it eliminates the negative effects of resentment and allows you to attract more good things to yourself.

It's also the only spiritual solution, because as Donne says, we are all connected. We are all brothers and sisters having the same spiritual DNA and what happens to one of us affects all of us. The fact that some people make destructive choices in life doesn't diminish their kinship. We can see them as God sees them, beloved children who have gone astray, and forgive them their trespasses without approving or condoning the behavior. After all, it's what we hope people will do for us when we mess up.

When I find myself rejoicing in someone's misfortune or comeuppance, I gently remind myself, "Every person's misfortune diminishes me, for I am connected to them." Even when the comeuppance is fully justified, we can feel sad that their life took such a negative path. Born an innocent child with infinite possibilities, they took the wrong road. We are all diminished.

So remember for whom the bell tolls, and practice compassion and forgiveness. You'll be glad you did.

In gratitude,
Wes

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Did you know you can get "The Astonishing Power of Gratitude" as an audio program? Pop it in your CD player to and from work and watch your attitude change. Less stress, more good things for you. Get it here

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