Gratitude In The Moment

Do you ever feel you are running on empty and need to recharge your batteries? It could be you are a busy Mum or Dad, or a Business person but we are really all just the same. It is so easy to get caught up in all we want to do that we never stop to just be in the moment. The word "Want" is interesting though as it does not mean "Need". We can all wish for something that we would like to have but it may not be important, whereas things we need are. Are you chasing your tail because you want something or need it?

We all need to take time out for ourselves. One of the things we can make time for is to slow down and become aware of all that we are grateful for. This may start out as just a few minutes a day. This does two things for you. When you take it on board that there are good things in your life you will become more contented. Your mind is also an interesting piece of equipment. Your thoughts are energy, so whatever you are thinking about goes out there into the Universe. Imagine if you are thinking "I'm stressed, broke, unhappy, angry, sick", and that's all you think about? You are never going to feel better about yourself, and you will keep having the same Mindset as these thoughts will keep coming back to you.

Instead, when you think about all the things you are grateful for, you are filled with happy thoughts. Surprise, surprise, this then makes you happier! The more you are happy for just a few minutes at a time you will find this grows. You may be out walking thinking of things and have a smile on your face. A person may react  to your smile with one of his own and this makes you feel good too. The way you are will always impact on those around you. I make it my mission each day a few times to think of something to make me smile. Having two wonderful dogs around me makes this so easy!

You will find that those that are more contented and less stressed around you are people that take time to appreciate themselves. When you learn to live " In the moment", life really does become easier. While you are doing something, try not to think of all the other things you have to do, just concentrate on the task in hand. Just as important though is to remember that you are a person in your own right and you must take time for you! You may be a mother, teacher, doctor or anything else but you matter, and by taking care of yourself this then enables you to do all the others things that you need to action.

I leave you with my grateful thoughts for today. I was checking my website today and was really thankful for all those that have taken the time to give me testimonials for my therapies and teaching. I can feel myself smiling as I think about it.


 It also looks like my daughter will be getting out of hospital after 3 weeks so her family will be so grateful to have Mum and Wife back home again.


Here is your challenge today.........

                          WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR?




Joy Fraser
Usui reiki master / teacher
www.peaceharmonyandjoy.co.uk
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Past and present thoughts

I am pleased to say that hopefully this week I will have back the DVDs to show how children can use the Sun Ancon Chi machine. I had a problem that I could not upload them to my computer from the camcorder so now a shop will be doing this for me. I will be uploading them onto my facebook page here.  Please feel free to like it so you will get an update when I post them.

As I have decided to get a new camcorder I thought I had better look out all the tapes that I had and get them converted to DVD at the same time. I came across a couple that put a smile on my face. One was my friends wedding and another was a Caribbean holiday that I had with my daughter many years ago. Another one was a friend with Sciatica on the Sun Ancon Chi machine telling me as it was helping him so he should be using it more.  The thought of taking a duck to water came into my mind when I heard this!It's amazing what we record and then forget about so I'm looking forward to watching them on my computer when I get them back.

Life for me this month is moving so fast that I decided today would be my day for time out as we all need that. I have so far been for a walk in the park watching all the trees change colour and saw that the little signets I saw at the beginning of summer have all grown up to be almost the same size as the adults. I'm glad our children do not grow that fast. At least the swans do not have to clothe their young.

I will have a little work related event today when someone comes to see if the Chi machine can help them but that never feels like work to me. I just love being able to put a smile on people's face when they find there is help out their for chronic conditions.

Whatever you are doing today I hope it is enjoyable. If you are unable to have time out for yourself  today then make sure you have it another day during the week. It does not have to be a full day- it may even just be a couple of hours but it is important for your health and well being.


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Refreshed,energised and stress free.

I finally got back home last night at 11pm British time but it was 12am Spanish time so I had been on my travels for quite a few hours as I left at 3pm. This time as the shuttle bus was at the beginning of my journey I got home without any back pain unlike on my arrival.  I would like to say that both my Jet 2 flights were very well organised from booking the flights on line to get to and from my destination. Everything was free of stress and well organised. My holiday was a lovely time out for me as well as a big learning curve. I can't believe how much information I was able to acquire in just under 2 weeks. My thanks go to my host for all the teaching and patience she had and also for her companionship. We had so much in common it was surreal. I now need to get organised for the coming weeks.

Next weekend I will be joining in with a Melody Crystal weekend. The following week I will be hosting a reiki Level one workshop on my first Friday. Many people have said their weekends are so busy so I will see how this one  goes. If you are interested in joining me it is on Friday 28th September in Edinburgh. More information can be  found here.

I have a lot planned over the coming weeks and feel grateful to have such an abundance of opportunities in my life.

Even though my time will be busy I will always make sure that I take the time out  needed to keep me feeling refreshed.  I am lucky that I have my Sun Ancon chi machine at home so I can really chill out and relax but also feel energised after using it. If you would like more information about the Chi machine check out here on my website.

 Soon everyone will be thinking about getting ready for (sshhhh) Christmas. Many people stress over buying presents and getting together with family. A little stress is good for you but when it becomes too much you need to make sure that you do something as a time out too so why not start now and find something. It may be a walk in the park or going out to the gym. It may be reading a book or listening to music. Everyone needs a way to switch off the brain and relax.  I have my way- what's yours?



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