Reading The Secret success stories and hearing about the value of gratitude has sunk in and I feel very grateful that it has reached such widespread acceptance. This always makes it easier, the répétition of hearing something over time.

I feel I have more and more to add to my gratitude list each day. It is self-soothing. It is amazing how the focus on what is going well, and hearing about other people having success, is able to be a real anchor for me.

With gratitude, I find I truly am seeing the différence in how it makes me feel. Just slowing down, and having time. I find such safeness when I really connect to what is happening right now, and all of the beautiful objects around me supporting me.

I have really appreciated Rhonda’s books, especially The Magic. I am so appreciative of all the objects that have been bought for me by other people. I feel so much appreciation for the many luxuries that are really actually simple things, like a nice hot shower.

I have found a steady peace with this, and I find myself more able to enjoy what is happening and available to me now, in the present. In addition, I always have my imagination if I want or need it.

There is a special relationship I had which, though I experienced a loss within it, I am finding that I am not sure that I actually did lose it. I find their company still available to me, and instead of missing them, I am using my time more wisely. I either imagine they can hear me or I listen to a song and imagine that they are singing it to me. I have found little things like this make me question if I really can lose relationships, or if they are just being experienced in a différent form. I find myself learning new things, and I am appreciating them from a greater distance.

I hope everyone who is reading this feels that very thing. I hope they feel hope and connection to everyone else having success. Of course, failure is perhaps not the end of anything. Instead, we are making a more interesting story that will be more fulfilling with added textures and twists. But gratitude certainly helps to enjoy that ride, along with mindfulness, great books, and all these wonderful things.

Thank you and best wishes, everyone!