Too much of our days are spent fussing. I can remember when my children were much younger (even once in a while now), they get in this ‘woe is me’ mood. They think the world is crashing all around them. They want what they want and nothing is going to change their mind. They become overly obsessive with ‘ME’.

Now some of that can be attributed to stages of early childhood development, but when we get older, we lose that excuse.

Just because life isn’t giving you what you think you deserve doesn’t mean you have the right to go and verbally attack the innocent customer service rep behind the counter as you are checking out of the store.

But we do this. There is a sense of entitlement. And not the extreme. Yes, I know that you might be thinking that there is no way I’m one of them. But we are here, to be honest, and not critical of everyone else.

So we gotta look inwardly and ask the tough questions. Yes, we can all be a person who feels like we are being short-changed.

You get the “Why me?”

The problem with this is that the more you focus on what you don’t have the more it expands.

“The more thankful I became, the more my bounty increased. That’s because for sure, what you focus on expands. When you focus on the goodness in life, you create more of it.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

It all goes to say when you are looking or searching for one particular color and type of car, then all of sudden that’s all you begin to see.

Your awareness is heightened. You are more alert.

So why not be more alert to what you have than what you don’t have?

The K.I.S.S. ~ Reflect upon your present blessings!

“Gratitude is the golden frame through which we can see the meaning of life.” ~ Brendon Burchard

If you’re only looking for the yuck and muck, then that is all you will see.

Clear your lenses and begin to reflect upon your present blessings.

1. Give thanks with a grateful heart. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Don’t be stingy. Don’t be fussy. Don’t have an ulterior motive.
2. Heighten your awareness of goodness. Look for the good, not the bad. You’re in search of.
3. Express your gratitude. Tell someone you appreciate them.

Now, none of this comes easy until you start practicing it. Practice makes progress.

So what are you waiting for?

SUGGESTIONS: Start within your own family.

“Plant the seeds of your presence. Gratitude grows your heart!” ~ Kristianne Wargo

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!”