What a great time of year to look back and count the blessings that have come to you. No matter what your current situation might be, I’m sure there is something you can feel grateful for today.

It’s also the perfect moment to look forward and realize that countless opportunities lie in front of you. All you have to do is believe — really believe to the core of your being — that you can move your life in a positive direction. Then open your heart to receive.

Sounds simple, which it is, but not necessary quick and easy. Here are some suggestions to help you shift  your system into a positive, receptive mode.

• Use the energy of Thanksgiving to actually give thanks. Remember good things that happened to you this year, no matter how small, and remember that you manifested those good things.They didn’t come to you by chance. Thank yourself for allowing yourself to create your good.
• Remember those moments when something happened, no matter how small, that made you say to yourself, “I wonder where that came from.” Those seemingly coincidental incidents were not coincidences, they were your creation. Allow yourself to believe in your power to create.
• Reach out to those who are less fortunate than you. Give of your time, talents, or treasure to those in need, and give thanks for your ability to do so.
• Visualize a future in which you are comfortable and happy. Create a clear picture in your mind of where you would like your life to be a year from now, and ask yourself, “How can I make this happen?” Each day, repeat the question and say to yourself, “I am open to receiving an answer.” Spend at least 10 minutes each day sitting quietly with yourself or in meditation as you wait for the answer.
• Make plans for your future. In other words, if your visualized future comes into being, what is going to change in your life and what do you have to do to prepare for that change or perhaps to stimulate.
• As always, be aware of the emotions that present themselves as you move through these exercises. And always remember the situation doesn’t cause the emotions, the emotions cause the situation.

Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

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