One spiritual practice that I continue to learn about and grow into is the practice of gratitude and appreciation (I’ll be writing a lot about this topic). When we are in a state of appreciation we are transmitting some of the highest and most spiritual energy vibrations as possible. As appreciation elevates our own energy levels, our energy levels with others elevates as well. We then attract more of the kind of energy we are putting out there. Like Louise Hay says “the more grateful you are the more you have to be grateful for.”
One author who has taught me a lot about appreciation is Mike Robbins. He wrote a book Focus on the Good Stuff. In his recent blog post and audio message he shares with us wonderful insights on appreciating the simple things. You’ll want to check his blog out.
One of the insights he shared was to be easily impressed. This happened to me this morning as I went with two of my sons to the grocery store. I was easily impressed with my experience. I shop at a large grocery store in Minnesota called Cub Foods. It’s a do-it-yourself approach when it comes to bagging your groceries and bringing them out to your car. Yet today I had multiple workers who had the spirit of appreciation in their mindset at work to help me out. One of the workers helped me bag my groceries and I even had two gentlemen fight over who was going to help me take my other cart (yes, I needed two carts since my boys took up most of the first one) to the car. He also helped me put my groceries in my already full car. I’ve only had this happen to me one other time at this store in the ten years I’ve been shopping here. The other time it happened was within the past couple of months. I believe what’s happened is that I’ve recently been easily impressed with Cub and raised my energy level to a state of appreciation when I shop there. Thus, I’m then attracting those to help me as my spirit of appreciation flows out to others.
How can you grow your spirit of appreciation in the work that you do? What simple things do you appreciate? How will you be easily impressed?
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Janae Bower of FindingIt is an inspirational speaker, award-winning author and training consultant who helps others get to the heart of what matters most.
Linda Ferguson wrote the book "Path for Greatness: Spirituality at Work" and has presented workshops around the country on aligning our gifts, passion and purpose.
Hello Janae,
Thank you for this great reminder. In my own work I have found that most people don’t appreciate who they are or how they contribute at work. Yet, how can you be engaged or enjoy spirit at work it you do not feel good about what you are doing and how you are helping others.
Appreciation and gratitude are important areas covered in my spirit at work program and book: Rethinking Your Work: Getting to the Heart of What Matters. www. rethinkingyourwork.com.
I am happy to hear that you plan to write often about them.
Val Kinjerski, PhD
Hi Val,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding this subject. I checked out your work and it’s great! Next week I plan to write about what matters most and would love to link to your work. Would you be willing to be a guest writing for the following week after I’ve introduced your work?
With GratITude,
Janae