Scott - With Gratitude

To Frank, Because you believed, With Gratitude was conceived. Marala a note from the author There may be moments when you question why good things dont happen to you, but in fact they do. Good things happen throughout each and every day, but you may not have noticed them because you were focused on the negative or perhaps just distracted. Learning to reframe what you see, hear, and feed your mind will inspire you to appreciate the goodness that occurs all around us, creating a life-changing effect. During our journey through life, we will have the most beautiful experiences. Some will be fleeting, others lasting, and some will be accompanied by challenges that cause a loss of comprehension, faith, or gratitude.

These challenges can make it difficult to appreciate the incalculable good things you have or have had. Im not referring to material things, but to matters of higher value. They are lessons, opportunities, kindness, respect, advice, and the love given to you, and yes, the sacrifices, hardships, and pain as well. In the midst of challenges, your innate strength may be suppressed, but it is always there. You can foster this strength by cultivating gratitude. Ive encountered many challenges I didnt see coming, and others I did.

What led me through all of them was learning to focus on and acknowledge gratitude for what is rather than giving attention to what isnt. It took time for me to become more appreciative and in tune with many of my experiences and lessons that called for gratitude. Instinctively, negativity has a way of drawing us in. Negativity easily becomes the focus. When I decided to be conscious about how I focused my attention, my outlook improved substantially. As I began living a life of gratitude, it became evident that the goodness life offers is infinite.

If you reflect on periods and moments throughout your life, you too will realize that some of the things you needed or wanted, youve received. There are things you didnt ask for, yet were gifted. Consider friendships, relationships, career and life opportunities, and more. They may have eventually been lost, or existed only briefly, but you had them. They deserve gratitude. With Gratitude is about the moments of thankfulness and appreciation for the good that happens, in some form, each day.

These good things may escape you if you do not live consciously in the moment or let them pass without acknowledgment. Its up to you to respond. When you make the choice to change the way you see and absorb your experiences, you will allow yourself to recognize the many beautiful gifts you receive each day. Once you pause and appreciate these gifts, you will realize that gratitude has the power to heal hearts, mend souls, and equip the mind to see the best of what is in front of you. My intent is to inspire reflection on these moments and gifts, helping you live a life rooted in gratitude by revealing the benefits and beauty in both wonderful and difficult situations. Accept the opportunities to return kindness, evolve spiritually, and appreciate the magnificent thingsbig and smallthat come your way.

With Gratitude, Marala Scott You excite me and give me something to look forward to
each day. I cant wait to open my eyes and look at you. You are beautiful. Life Is My Muse Wanting more will bring you more of what you dont want too. Simplicity can offer peace. Uncomplicated Take creative control.

Use the gift of freedom as desired. Any direction you choose, opportunity is waiting. Create the experience you want. The brush is in your hand. A Painters Canvas Vast for a reason, meant to be explored. Less-traveled roads broaden understanding of others, as well as yourself.

Remove judgment, embrace acceptance, and develop a willingness to collaborate, cooperate, and appreciate. A World Other Than Your Own I dont have to pretend my voice resonates with strength. I wont retreat. My presence is needed. I refuse to relinquish control, I keep that for myself. You Cannot Remove Who I Am Deep in thought, pondering what to do.

Suddenly, I heard laughter escaping from the other room. It made me smile. Joyful Moments It awakens me knowing I am filled with purpose. My Passion He fits in your life. No disruption to the essence of you. The way you are caused his gravitational pull.

The Way He Loves You Tell me whatever you want, time will decide if its true. It has a way of letting me see the real version of you. Withholding Judgment Each month arrives, dragging reminders of what was. Seasons rotate, offering the connection to renewed hope. The years pass, providing proof anything is possible. An Encouraging Perspective Two stars burning brightly.

One bearing your name, the other mine. Next to each other while light years apart. A constant reminder. Infinite Display of Love Possibilities come from believing nothing is impossible. I Can You may hope for good things to happen, but they happen every day. Its up to you to notice and acknowledge them.

They are the countless moments you are shown indiscriminate kindness, given an idea or solution from a stranger, and gifted something you did not seek. Until you pause to express appreciation for those moments, you are depriving yourself. Those Little Gifts When I realized you were trying to become a bully, my confidence evolved from your fears and the truth of who you are not. Reality My bare toes gently touch yours. No Need for Words You thought you hurt me. No, you taught me instead, never go against the intuition that travels from my core to my head.

Trusting It There is a rhythm to life and a rhythm to you. Learn to understand it. Inconceivable, what you can do. Surrounded by it, speaks to your soul. Pay close attention. Work passionately toward goals.

A Natural Part of You You need help, yet believe no one can see it. They can. You feel they dont care. They do, more than you know. They believe you can work through this better alone. It will make you stronger, wiser, and more confident.

They know what youre capable of, even though you dont. They are determined to help you find your path to your destiny. And you will. They Believe in You People leave their mark in profound ways. Reflection and appreciation can help you understand why you achieved a goal, brought a dream into existence, or accomplished the impossible. Contributors Pride constructs walls to keep you from being exposed.

It prohibits you from being true to yourself, declines the help you need unless the terms are yours. It shuts love out, maintains what it can control, and lies to you often. Let It Go My words are an interpretation of whats inside me. I welcome the thoughts produced in my mind. Inside Out There is nothing more precious. This Moment I knew what was missing when the time came for me to construct a house.

I refused to build another void of love. Inside These Walls Sometimes you must feel pain to appreciate the value of peace. Hate will try to converge on you to display the need for love. You will be invisible to some to identify with the need for compassion. Loving someone with a cold heart will send chills through your soul, making sure you crave the warmth. Be a Quick Study One way to learn is to put you to the test.

Coming through isnt the lesson. Its the way you fight when youre not at your best. Inside the Storm Feeling sorry for me doesnt help. It is a contribution to remaining a victim. My history, along with choices Ive made, created the person I never imagined I could be. Finally Finding Me You have more value than what is visible.

It is concealed, as it is meant to be protected. It can change your world or simply defeat you. The power is in the way you use it. Your Heart and Mind I travel to beautiful places. When night falls, its not the same. It doesnt take long before I miss you.