Willie Nelson on Counting His Blessings

Here is a nice free printable to hang on your inspiration bulletin board. Enjoy!

Day 28, Remember the Magic

"That's the thing with magic. You've got to know it's still here, all around us, or it just stays invisible for you."

Charles De Lint (B. 1951),

Writer and Celtic Folk Musician

Rhonda says, "There is no set number of blessings to find from yesterday, because every day is different. But I can assure you that every single day of your life is full of blessings, and when you have opened your eyes to see the truth of this, you will have opened your heart to the magic of life, and your life will be abundant and magnificent." Page 237, The Magic.

The Assignment

Today's assignment is to ask yourself: What are the good things that happened yesterday? Remember as many blessing as you can think from yesterday and write them down.

Last Nights Gratitude Stone

I was most grateful for the awesome sleep I had  last night. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I Am Grateful: (Day 28)

1. That I was able to get an appointment so quickly with the Optometrist. Being diabetic, I am suppose to have my eyes checked annually but it has been more than two years since my last check-up. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
2. For my healthy eyes so that I can see all the wonders of the world and the faces of my loved ones. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
3. That Faith's first day of school went well. She really enjoyed herself. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
4. Christina got up with Faith this morning, dressed her, did her hair, and walked her to school. on time. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
5. That I was able to see my Mom today. It has been four whole days since she last came here to visit. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
6. That Faith went to sleep easily. She was over tired from the long day at school. She was easily upset and those kind of nights can be terrible. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
7. For the beautiful day because the girls were able to go for a swim after school. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
8. For the rain. All the plants in the garden were droopy and extremely thirsty.Thank you, thank you, thank you.
9. For our garden, the girls were so excited to see the large number of gourds growing in the yard.Thank you, thank you, thank you.
10. For my health. I just realized that I have been headache free for a long time. I can't recall right now when the last one was. Nicole and I were just talking about this the other day. We are so use to headaches that we don't even realize when we have one. We will be feeling a little grumpy then figure out it is due to an extremely bad headache.Thank you, thank you, thank you.

The First Day of School.

The Challenge

I am grateful for these good things that happened yesterday:

1. That our furniture was delivered yesterday.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
2. That Nick moved the old furniture out to the garage. We were well overdue for new furniture. The sofa was about fifteen years old. The cushions were flimsy. The cushion covers were ripped. One side of the couch was being held up by my red tool box.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
3. That we were able to fit the new furniture into the space in a pleasing arrangement.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
4. That Gary didn't freak out because I wanted to keep the two wing backed chairs from the old set.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Conclusion

My problem is I was having trouble remembering what happened yesterday. It is a blur. I am sure there was so much more to be grateful for but I just can't think of it right now.

And even though the twenty-eight days are over now. There are two last chapters to the book called Your Magical Future and The Magic Never Ends so I will have at least two more blogs. 

I hope your memory is much better than mine. How did you do with today's practice? I would love to hear all about it. Share with me!

Day 13: Make All Your Wishes Come True

Using Gratitude to Receive

"Imagination is the true magic carpet"

 Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993),

Writer

Rhonda says, "If you have been following the magical practices day by day, you have now built an amazing foundation by practicing gratitude for everything you have received and continue to receive in you life. But today is an exciting day because you're going to begin to use gratitude's magical power for your dreams and desires." Page 123, The Magic.

Using Gratitude to Receive

Today's assignment is to list my top ten desires. Write thank you three times before each one and act like I have already received them.

Then I am to use my imagination to answer these three questions:

1. What emotions did I feel when I received it?
2. Who and how did I first tell?
3. What was the first great thing I did with it?

Gratitude Stone

I am most grateful to my Mom for stopping by to take Sidney, Faith and I out for supper because I really needed to get out of the house and didn't want to do it without another adult. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

We took the girls to Burger King because there is an indoor play area where the girls can run, climb and burn off some excess energy. It's also nice because they can't mess up the house when they are out. And they tend to fight less so it's nice and relaxing for me and Mom.

Gratitude Journal

I Am Grateful: (Day 13)

1. Another day at home with my family because I love spending time with them.Thank you, thank you, thank you.
2. For the energy to get the laundry caught up. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
3. That Cole, Nick and Sidney live in our home because I can see them everyday. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
4. For my Mom coming over and helping out and keeping me company. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
5. To Cole for letting us use her car since mine died. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
6. For the little bit of time I got this evening to play on the computer because it helps me relax and reflect on the day. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
7. To my coworkers who left messages for me because it is nice to know they care and I am missed at work. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
8. For the hugs and kisses from my Mom and granddaughters because it feels so good to be loved. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
9. For another day stress free. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
10. For my front porch because it a beautiful place to sit and talk with my Mom. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

What do I really Want?

This is a bit difficult for me. I have not allowed myself to dream - "desire" anything because it is frustrating and disappointing to not get it.

It is true. Rhonda says that you have to have a clear image of what you want to receive it.

Up until recently I was not clear about what I wanted. I knew I wanted something to organize and store the girls toys in. I knew I wanted some kind of shelf unit with doors.

Then it occurred to me, how will I find something if I don't know what I am looking for. So I pictured a television stand with bottom drawers and an upper section with doors that is a reddish wood colour.

Then abracadabra. It was there - the wardrobe I found at The Second Look was exactly what I imagined and wanted to put the girls toys in, AND it was at an extremely good price that I could afford.

I found this picture on the net and my television armoire looks exactly like this.

I have the girls dress up clothes in the bottom drawer.

The top drawer is segregated to hold dress up jewelry, purses, shoes, fairy wings, silky scarves and their Polly Pocket type princess dolls and furniture.

The first shelf is large so I have a large pink princess box full of stuffed toys and baby dolls.

The next shelf up holds two of those collapsible pink boxes full of different types of toys like their cars, pirate ships, and whatever else doesn't fit into another category.

Next shelf up is a collapsible pink box of baby doll clothes, bottles, bibs etc. To the left of that is a container of marbles, their mermaid dolls, and an old fashioned purple plastic lunch box containing small horses.

Close the doors and drawers - no toys in sight. Nice and neat and organized. A beautiful thing.

My Dreams and Desires

Now with this magic having been revealed to me, I was able to attack my "desires" list with excitement. I know that emotion will increase the law of attraction and I will receive.

1. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the one million dollars in my bank account.
2. Thank you, thank you, thank you for our dream home which has everything we wanted in it right down to the last detail.
3. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the three homes for my three daughters in my neighbourhood.
4. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the financial freedom to work and play when I want to.
5. Thank you, thank you, thank you for my neat, comfortable, organized, fully stocked office/craft area.
6. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the two extra large cork boards that I can hang in front of my computer desk at home that I will use for my Magic Board where I can hang pictures of my desires.
7. Thank you, thank you, thank you for my beautiful 2010 red impala.
8. Thank you, thank you, thank you for Gary's fully loaded 2010 blue truck.
9. Thank you, thank you, thank you for my new burgundy floral, couch and chairs.
10. Thank you, thank you, thank you for my new dining room table and six chairs that is made from metal and wood.

My desires all seem to centered around things so you may think I am very materialistic but my family and health always come first. I already have a wonderful family who are healthy so I am grateful for that each day.

These materialist items are listed because these are what I am lacking at this point in my life:

1. The top of my table is worn out, no more finish on it with marker, pen and paint stains and I only have two of the original chairs remaining.
2. My couch is almost fifteen years old. It is saggy, smelly, and ripped.
3. Gary deserves his dream truck.
4. My car just died so a new means of transportation is required.
5. etc. You get what I mean.

Tomorrow is Day 14 - Have a magical day. Wouldn't that be nice?

What are your top ten desires? Do you dare to share? If comments are you're thing consider becoming a follower or subscribe via email!

Day 9 - The Money Magnet

Money Magnet. Free Printable

I am a Money Magnet

"It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich."

 Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945),

Lutheran Pastor.

Rhonda says, " Gratitude is riches and complaint is poverty; it's the golden rule of your whole life, whether it's your health, job, relationship, or money. The more grateful you can be for the money you have, even if you don't have very much, the more riches you will receive. And the more you complain about money, the poorer you will become." Page 95, The Magic.

How to be a Money Magnet

Today's assignment is meant to turn us into money magnets. So how do we do this? We must take any current unpaid bills, "use gratitude's magic power and write across each one: Thank you for the money. Feel grateful for having the money to pay the bill," whether I have it or not.

We are also suppose to take ten bills that are already paid and write on each one; "Thank you - Paid." and feel grateful that we had the money to pay the bill.

Gratitude Stone

I am most grateful that I was able to see my youngest Granddaughter, Lexi because I don't see her nearly often enough as I would like.

Ever since Beth moved to a different city, we don't get to see her or Lexi very often. They call a few times a week.  Lexi ends up crying. She misses me and her cousins. I am grateful that Lexi is allowed to sleep over again.

Gratitude Journal

I Am Grateful: (Day 9)

1.  To my Mom for taking Faith, Sidney and I out for the day because it is good to get out of the house once in awhile or I would go stir crazy. Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
2. For the rain we got today because the farmers really need it. I know my lawn and gardens are happy.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
3. To my Mom for taking the girls and I out for supper because it means less dirty dishes to wash.  
4. That Gary's cousin has moved into his own place because we have our family room back to enjoy as a family.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
5. For our television. We have been watching it as a family more often.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
6. For Cole bathing the girls tonight because it is a nice break.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
7. For the grapes and cherries that Sidney, Faith and I enjoyed together at snack time before bed because it nice to have something nutritious and delicious.    :)  Thank you, thank you, thank you.   
8. For the clean, warm running water so that I could enjoy a wonderful, refreshing shower to clean up.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
9. For my washer and dryer because it makes it so convenient to wash and dry our clothes.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
10. For the new books, new for us, we bought at Take a Second Look. They only cost thirty-five cents each. We - I look forward to reading new stories to my Granddaughters. Thank you, thank you, thank you.  

Thank You for the Money

I didn't fail this challenge. I was just not able to complete it. Once I pay a bill, I shred it and put it in the recycling bin. It's part of my "decluttering" agenda. Oh, and some of my bills are paperless. I may have saved a tree by now. :)


As soon as I get another bill I will write on it in bold red letters, "THANK YOU FOR THE MONEY." and as soon as I pay it I will write, "THANK YOU, PAID." Yep, that's the ticket. And it shall be done.

I want to be a money magnet. What about you? 

Please leave your comments. I really really want to hear from you. I would be very grateful, I promise.


Tomorrow is Day 10: Magic Dust Everyone

Day 4 - Magical Health

"The greatest wealth is health."

                       Virgil (70 BC-19 BC),

                                  Roman Poet

This is so true. When I am sick, I am consumed with thoughts of getting better. The illness imposes restrictions on me and my quality of life is reduced. 

I tend to be grateful everyday for the health of my loved ones. I need to remember to be grateful for my own health.

Gratitude Journal

Today's assignment is to be grateful for my health. 

1. Thank you for my legs and feet because they are my main form of transportation in my life. I use them stand up, sit down, exercise, dance, climb stairs, drive my car, and walk. My legs give me freedom to enjoy life. 
2. Thank you for my arms, hands and fingers because they are the major tools in my life and I use them nonstop all day long, every day. They allow me to write, eat a meal, use a phone or computer, shower, get dressed and do everything for myself.
3. Thank you for my amazing sense of smell because it enables me to experience the beautiful fragrances of life: flowers, perfumes, clean sheets, dinner as it's cooking, a fire burning, the on a summer's day, freshly cut grass.
4. Thank you for my precious sense of touch because  it enables me to feel objects or physically express love or receive it.
5. Thank you for my eyes that enable me see everything. My eyes enable me to see the faces of my loved one and friends, read printed books, newspapers and emails, watch television, see the beauty of nature and most importantly, see my way through life.
6. Thank you for my hearing because it enables me to hear my own voice and other people's voices so I can talk to people. It enables me to use a phone, hear music, listen to the radio, hear my loved ones and the sounds of the world around me.
7. Thank you for my brain and beautiful mind. It processes over a million messages a second received by senses. It enables me to sense and experience life.
8. Thank you for my organs because they sustain my life by continuously filtering, cleaning, and renewing.
9. Thank you for my strong and healthy heart because it keeps the life flowing to every system in my body.

Last Nights Gratitude Stone

After reviewing my gratitude list from today I decided I am most grateful for  My Mom because she came to my home as usual on a week day to take care of her Great Granddaughters and her baby - me. I love my Mom so very much. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Okay, as you see the stone is still not painted. I am now thinking I should just get a new stone because this one is a bit too big. Tomorrow is another day.

Gratitude Journal

I Am Grateful For: (Day 4)

1. Nicole for spending time with me. Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
2. Money because I was able to purchase clothes for Faith and Sidney. (It will be Faith's first day of school. Sidney will be starting senior kindergarten.) Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
3. The sub I had for supper today because it not only stopped the hunger pangs, it was also delicious. Thank you, thank you, thank you.  
4. My car for transporting me every where I wanted to go today. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
5. Nicole's laptop so I could post today.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
6. My own copy of The Magic because it will be easier now to read it and reread it.  (Nicole found it for me at a really good price.) Thank you, thank you, thank you.
7. The cold free flowing water from the garden hose because I was able to quench my plants thirst, my granddaughters could play and I could cool myself down.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
8. The food in my refrigerator and cupboards because I was able to just reach in and grab breakfast for myself and my two granddaughters.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
9. My granddaughters because I can't help but feel happy when I look at them.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.
10. The hugs and kisses and the "I love you" I get everyday from my granddaughters.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Conclusion

I found it easy to be grateful for my health today. In my forty something years on this planet I have had three surgeries, a broken ankle, numerous bouts of the flu, bronchitis, muscle spasms, excruciating headaches, sinus infections etc. Every day that I am pain free is a good day.

I am still finding it difficult to come up with ten things to be grateful for each day. I shouldn't because I do have so much to be grateful for.

Again time flies way too fast. I am going up to bed, pick up my gratitude rock and figure out what I have to be most grateful for today.

Do you take your good health for granted? Or are you grateful each and every day? 

Just jot down your thoughts in the comment section. 

Tomorrow is Day 5: Magic Money .