There was a time I thought that some people, everything and I did not have much. As I started talking to people and really listen, I realized that we all have difficulties and challenges in our lives. Some people have health problems, some people have problems with their relationships, some parents have children who are disrespectful - the list goes on and on. Whatever the current form of the tapestry of our lives, there are ways to love your life:
Attention To practice mindfulness means to live the moment. We do learn from the past and it's good to plan for the future, but life really means to be present with what is happening in the here and now. Maybe you know people who talk constantly about the past or worrying about the future or think they will be happy when something changes (a different job, a new girlfriend, a bigger house) - which is not really life at all who is desirous of life was different.
When we practice conscious living, we maintain our focus on our current situation - facing challenges and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. We revel in the splendor of a sunset, the exceptional quality of snow in the woods, the laughter of a child, love in a friendship, a taste of our favorite foods, and gratitude to someone who cooks favorite foods us.
The gratitude has shown that people who are grateful for your situation are happier than people who are dissatisfied with their lives. Every day things happen that we can be thankful when we pay attention to the details of our lives. We can be thankful for a "just because" card received by mail, a friend asked how to make our children, our friend who helped us with a project, the candles on the table, a hot shower after a long day of work, aroma of freshly brewed coffee, or a friend who was listening as we went through a difficult period.
Positivity may be many situations in our lives that we want to be different, but even in the most difficult situations, good things. I recently attended a poetry workshop and learned a poem about a woman with cancer who have gone to an agreement at the hospital where she was treated with kindness, patience and grace. So many of us want to change what is - for example, so many people struggle to lose weight and are dissatisfied with their bodies.
One day I sat in my car and wait to take my son to soccer practice. I was looking in my rearview mirror to see a young man accused as he walked with braces on his legs. The moment rather than worrying about what I did not like my body I am grateful that I could walk freely.
It is important to focus on what is positive about our lives - the health of our children, the work we enjoy, our ability to love, friends who accept us as we are, the ability to listen with compassion - external circumstances and internal capabilities. The next time you are not satisfied with your life, remember to be aware of what is, grateful for what is positive and what is and you'll love your life.
