Fundamental Provocation » Gratitude

Praise and Celebrate your life

Ajay Matharu — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:11:09 +0000

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”
– Oprah Winfrey

That more that you are grateful, the more you will receive in which to be grateful. When you feel gratitude in your life, you will notice that there is more for you to be grateful for.

Have you ever noticed that when you are in a REALLY good mood, nothing can bring you down. EVERYTHING seems to be going your way. And the day only gets better!
The same is true about celebrating, and about being grateful, and about being happy, and joyful, and excited, and peppy, and about, well, EVERYTHING! It is so easy to do!

Unfortunately, since it is easy to do, it is easy NOT to do. And therein lies the problem! Too many people don’t do it, or worse, they do the opposite! They focus on the bad, the bleak, the terrible, the unfortunate, the what-ifs that move towards tragedy, and all the negativity that holds one back from enjoying life.

You have a choice. What do you want to think about today?

What an awesome opportunity we have to choose.

Be Well.

What goes around, comes around

Ajay Matharu — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:23:27 +0000

“The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.”
- Heda Bejar

When you do something nice for someone, when you do them a favor, or when you give them a gift, you will get something back. This is true even if you are not expecting to receive anything back from them. The Universe/God/Spirit/Consciousness/You (whatever you want to call it) feels your gratitude in you and will return it to you.

It is like the old saying, “What goes around, Comes around.” You may give someone a rose, but the fragrance of your gift literally remains on you.

When you think good thoughts, good things will happen to you. When you express your gratitude, more will be provided to you for which you can be grateful.

It is a wonderful cycle.

Be Well.

Happy Valentines Day

Ajay Matharu — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:28:05 +0000

“Love is the true means by which the world is enjoyed: our love to others, and others love to us.”
– Thomas Traherne

Wishing you all a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

Infinite Love & Gratitude.

Missing your loved one?

Ajay Matharu — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:47:43 +0000

“I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss.”
– Rita Mae Brown

Losing a loved one is generally never easy. It does not matter if it is a spouse, a friend, a bother, a sister, a cousin, and especially if it was a child. Everyone grieves in their own way.

In order to live, there must be death. We should be grateful that we had the opportunity to have these people in our lives. Many times the anger or resentment that we experience due to the loss of a loved one is not for the person who has passed, but because we are saddened they are no longer with us. It is our own selfishness that traps us from moving ahead.

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, recall the good times, think about the fun and love you shared. Honor the person.

Most of all, take the time that you need and heal at your own pace.

Thought – #28

Ajay Matharu — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:47:55 +0000

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”
– Epictetus

Do you constantly think of the things that you do not have? Are you always concentrating on something you want? If so, you will never feel satisfied – you will always be looking and hoping for “someday” to be here. “Someday I will have that boat.” Someday I will have that new car, that new job, etc.”
Take time out and think about all that you do have! Be grateful for what you are in control of. Rejoice for having whatever you have, great or small! You will find yourself much more happier this way!

Thought – #27

Ajay Matharu — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:37:38 +0000

“Millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.”
- Susan Ertz

Do you have a list of things To Do that will help you get towards your goals? Are you grateful when you have the opportunity to spend some time working towards (or even struggling through) some hard times to accomplish what you want? Remember, there are always others out there that cannot do what you are doing. Be grateful that you can.

Thought – #26

Ajay Matharu — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:35:07 +0000

“There is a calmness to a life lived in Gratitude, a quiet joy.”

- Ralph H. Blum

Is your life feeling a little out of control, are things just a bit hectic. Try being grateful for a day or see and see if it changes it. I bet it will!

Thought – #25

Ajay Matharu — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:18:19 +0000

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”

– Epictetus

If you are happy with that which you have, life will always be
good. This is not to say that you cannot strive for more. But
happiness lies in being content.

Thought – #24

Ajay Matharu — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:38:47 +0000

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”

– Albert Einstein

Take a moment and stop and think about 3 things that you take for granted. How did it get there? What if it was not there? Do you see what a miracle it is?

Thought – #23

Ajay Matharu — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:02:36 +0000

“Although there may be tragedy in your life, there’s always a possibility to triumph. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.”

- Oprah

Your attitude and how you feel is more important on determining your triumphs than many other factors. Is there someone thing you want to accomplish (or triumph over)? What 1 thing can you do right now to get you moving in that direction? It does not matter how small it is, just do it now! Enjoy the process!