One of the greatest tools I have stumbled across is figuring out how to put a positive spin on a negative or unhappy situation. I call it finding the silver lining. Abraham Hicks teaches a similar method using the Book of Positive Aspects. It is exactly what it sounds. Using a book/notepad/journal, you write down things in your life that you are appreciative and grateful for currently.
Abraham says, if you are unhappy with your job, you write down all the things you appreciate about your current job situation. For example, I love my desk space. I really enjoy interacting with my co-workers. I like my flexible schedule. I enjoy what I do. If you like you job, but aren't happy with your boss, you would still write all the positive aspects about your job situation. Find the little things you like like about your boss such as, you like their hair style. They have nice teeth. They are punctual. You appreciate their drive, etc. Look for positive aspects anywhere you can find them, no matter how big or small.
You can do this to improve any situation in your life. The more you can focus on the positive aspects of the situation, the more pleasant the situation will become. The Law of Attraction states that like attracts like. If you focus on negative aspects, you will attract more negative thoughts and situations. The more you focus on positive aspects and thoughts, you will attract more positive thoughts and situations. The longer you are able to focus on the positive, the stronger the attraction will become.
When times are tough and its hard to find positive things to focus on, look outside and look for the simple things to be grateful for. I am grateful that the sun rises every day. I love looking at the beautiful blue sky. I love seeing the vibrant colors of flowers. I am grateful for electricity. I am grateful for hot showers. I am grateful for a flushing toilet. I am grateful for a warm bed to sleep in at night. I am grateful I have a safe place to live. I am grateful I have a job and receive income. I am grateful for people who love me. I am grateful for food to eat. I am grateful I am able to enjoy the deliciousness of food. You can go on an on. The more you can do this, the better you will feel.
If you have already gone through a difficult experience such as losing a loved one, the ending of a relationship, losing a job, etc. Again, make a list of things you are thankful for and lessons learned from whatever the situation may have been. If you and a romantic partner or friend ended a relationship, you would find things that you are thankful for. For example, I am thankful for my freedom. I am grateful for being able to love. I am appreciative of sharing love with another human. I am thankful for them showing me how to cook. I am thankful for learning how sew. I enjoyed the adventures we went on together. I am thankful for learning how to read a map. I am grateful for having the time to focus on what I really want to do. I am grateful I know where my boundaries are now. Keep going for as long as possible.
You didn't get into your rut overnight. You won't get out of it overnight. The more you can find something positive to focus on, the easier and quicker it will be to get out of that dark feeling place. If you feel like you need extra support, I would be honored to guide you. Please feel free to reach out.
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I wish you many blessings and great love
Jenna
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