Sunday Gratitude

Don't we all love waking up everyday feeling awesome? Especially on a quiet Sunday morning while savoring a cup of hot green tea on one hand and scrolling my iPhoto on the other hand. Sunday is the day where I can just BE. It's kind of ME day to reflect and refresh. Whether simply be reading posts on twitter, checking on facebook or even trolling people on the internet while watching Super Soul Sunday on television can be self medicating experience. It's time to acknowledge the peacefulness and gratefulness in our hearts. I will then start digesting self talk that are both negative and positive. My mind starts wondering about all the things that had happened and things of what is going to happen. At the same time, I recognize the beauty around me and all the blessings in life. I find it challenging to remind myself that thoughts will come and go so I need to replace that negative thoughts with positive words all the time. And if out of words, simply saying 'thank you' is enough. How do you express your Sunday gratitude?

We should always express gratitude to the simplest things in life such as the smell of fresh cut grass, bright sunshine, clear blue sky, the sound of waterfall, or singing birds in the background.

Thank you is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you express extreme gratitude, humility, understanding. ~ Alice Walker

From Marc and Angel Hack Life's book: 1,000+ Little Things Happy, Successful People Do Differently - Here are the list of ten useful reminders (that can change our attitude towards life):

1. Let go of what isn't helping your soul. Smile and grow. - Life is to be enjoyed, not endured. Follow a path that moves you. You are always free to do something that makes you smile.

2. Let go of the baggage you know you need to leave behind. - As we grow older and wiser, we begin to realize what we need and what we need to leave behind. Sometimes walking away is a step forward.

3. Let go of feeling like you aren't making progress fast enough. - No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn't trying.

4. Let go of the idea that you have too much to lose. - In the end, you won't regret the things you've done nearly as much as the things you didn't do when you had the chance. I'd rather have a life of "OH WELLS" than a life of "WHAT IFS". Wouldn't you agree?

5. Let go of worrying about everyone else's opinions of your life. - When writing the story of your life, don't let someone else hold the pen.

6. Let go of your tendency to avoid problems. - You cannot change what you refuse to confront.

7. Let go of all your empty complaints. - If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it.

8. Let go of the excuses. - If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't you'll find an excuse.

9. Let go of lazy attitudes and routines. - You can't underestimate a person who always works hard. Be that person. In life, you don't get what you wish for; you get what you work for.

10. Let go of the idea that it's too late to start over again. - Remember, it's always better to be at the bottom of the ladder you want to climb than the top of the one you don't.

"You are responsible for what you hold in your mind, not for what goes through it". ~ John Roger