Gratitude Journals and the Law of Attraction
How Giving Thanks and Appreciation Creates Joy and Well-Being
Sep 15, 2009
A gratitude journal is a wonderful way to capture all the things in life that evoke feelings of appreciation and thoughts of gratitude. Taking the time to regularly give thanks for the blessings of the day, whether big or small, can be a life altering experience that brings about increased joy and well-being, and helps with manifesting desires and goals.
How Gratitude Journals Leverage the Law of Attraction
According to Abraham-Hicks, the law of attraction states that a person's experience in life is directly attributed to the thoughts, feelings and beliefs a person holds. This means that thinking thoughts of gratitude, indulging in feelings of appreciation, and giving thanks for life’s blessings will lead to more things in life to appreciate and celebrate.
The focused attention required to think a thought and then commit it to paper in a gratitude journal will keep the positive vibration of appreciation alive for longer periods of time. A regular practice of giving thanks will also help turn gratitude into a habitual part of a person’s experience.
How to Choose a Gratitude Journal
A gratitude journal can come in many forms, so feel free to experiment to find a format that feels easy and natural. When selecting a gratitude journal, some options include purchasing a pretty journal, writing a list on a scrap of paper, typing up lists in a word processor, or creating a gratitude blog. Choose a journaling style that feels good and encourages frequent expressions of appreciation.
What to Write in a Gratitude Journal
A gratitude journal can be used to capture anything and everything that evokes a feeling of gratitude or appreciation. Some ideas include:
- Write a rampage of appreciation for a special person, experience or situation;
- List favourite things, including things long since experienced or desires for new experiences.
- Inspirational quotes, gratitude quotes, thanksgiving quotes – any and all sayings that inspire and uplift;
- Compose self-love lists, detailing all the wonderful things to appreciate about oneself, and;
- Write about appreciation for life’s challenges, with the understanding that there is a gift in every experience – even the more difficult experiences.
Have fun capturing the thoughts that bring feelings of gratitude, and experience how the law of attraction will bring more thoughts to match that essence of appreciation.
When to Practice Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation
Make writing in a gratitude journal a regular part of the day. Choose a consistent time each day to help form this practice into a habit, making it easier to keep up with regardless of external circumstances that might throw things off track.
Consistently maintaining an attitude of gratitude will bring about amazing shifts in perspective, and help to create a more joy-filled life.
Inspire Others to Have an Attitude of Gratitude
Creating a gratitude network will spread the feelings of appreciation out into the world in a ripple effect. Share snippets from gratitude journals and appreciation lists to inspire and motivate friends.
Some ideas for sharing gratitude with others:
- Post gratitude lists on a blog and invite comments from readers;
- Express gratitude on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook and invite others to do the same. Tagging tweets with #gratitude will help others to easily find them;
- Create gratitude threads on frequented forums and invite others to reply with their own lists of things to appreciate, and;
- Visit My Everyday Magic, a site dedicated to the daily practice of gratitude and appreciation, to share gratitude lists in a group setting.
A regular practice of expressing gratitude via journaling is an enriching and inspiring experience. This focused attention on appreciation and gratitude will, with the help of the law of attraction, instill a sense of joy and well-being for all who undertake it.
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