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The Art of Appreciation Week 13

One of my favorite ways to get grounded - or shift out of thinking that isn't serving me - is to start appreciating the little things in life. I like to write them down as a way to reinforce the moment, but also to remember all the wonderful things that surround me each day.

Today I encourage you to write out 25 things at rapid speed that you appreciate in your life. I find this is the fastest way to have more of the good stuff show up fast!

What Matthew Ferry Taught Me About Appreciation

Appreciation is a powerful tool in creating a life that you love. Want to transform your thinking from fear and concern into a magnet for good? Become an appreciation machine. Start making a list of the people and things you most appreciate. Take time each morning to appreciate (be thankful, express gratitude) for 10 things that make your life so sweet. Give it whirl for a week and see what happens. I think you'll be amazed.

When I started this year with Appreciation and Celebration as the themes for this blog little did I know how important it would be! I've been working with Matthew Ferry for the past few weeks. One of the exercises he's been having me do is centered in forgiveness, and appreciation. THIS IS HUGE. Check out "relationships" at Matthew's site and explore how to make a huge difference in al your relationships today!

The Art of Appreciation: Week 12

Appreciation rocks! And so does gratitude.... Today, as we seek to give and receive (they are the SAME thing, after all) more appreciation in our lives, I am thrilled to turn you onto the work of Caroline Adams Miller. Check out her contribution to the divine nature of gratitude as part of the weeks Art of Appreciation.

Join the Gratitude Club and start loving on people!!! Go HERE to get in the gratitude groove.

Yeehaw!

Kristen

The Art of Appreciation: Week 11

Happy Monday! I've decided to take a little bit of a turn just for fun. The Art of Appreciation is all about experiencing the world in a new way. And today is no different. Here's my suggestion:

Today I encourage you to appreciate a point of view that is different from our own. Stand in the shoes of another. Own their belief as strongly as you own yours. See what it feels like.

What did you experience? What would life be like from that vantage point?

I use this process to understand others when I can't seem to any other way. It works.

Happy Appreciating!

Kristen