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The Art of Appreciation: How Choosing Joy Can Transform Your Life
Have you ever noticed how some days seem to flow effortlessly, while others feel like an uphill battle? Often, the difference isn’t found in our circumstances, but in the internal compass we choose to follow. A powerful perspective reminds us that our dominant intent should be to feel good. This isn’t about ignoring reality; it is about choosing to prioritize playfulness, laughter, and lightheartedness as our primary way of navigating the world. When you make feeling good your top priority, you shift your frequency to one that attracts more of what you genuinely love.
Embracing this mindset requires practice, and the most effective tool at your disposal is the art of appreciation. Appreciation is a high-vibrational state that acts like a magnet for positive experiences. When you actively look for reasons to be grateful—whether it’s the warmth of your morning coffee, a kind gesture from a stranger, or the beauty of a sunset—you are signaling to the universe that you are open to receiving more abundance. It transforms your perspective from one of lack to one of overflow, proving that the world is filled with hidden gems if you are only willing to look for them.
The beauty of this practice lies in its consistency. The universe is a responsive environment; it mirrors back the energy you project. By intentionally practicing the art of appreciation, you create a ripple effect. The universe, noticing your commitment to feeling good, will begin to provide you with constant, unfolding opportunities to express that joy. You will find doors opening that were previously closed and synchronicities appearing in your daily life. It becomes a beautiful cycle: the more you appreciate, the more you have to appreciate.
Ultimately, this way of living leads to a life that just gets better and better. It’s an upward spiral where your baseline for happiness lifts, and your resilience in the face of challenges strengthens. By choosing to be playful and finding reasons to smile, you aren’t just “thinking positive”—you are actively curating your own reality. Start small, look for the good in the mundane, and watch as your world shifts to match the joy you carry within. Your life is waiting for you to lead it with a heart full of appreciation.
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Let your dominant intent be to feel good which means be playful, have fun, laugh often, look for reasons to appreciate and practice the art of appreciation. And as you practice it, the Universe, who has been watching you practice, will give you constant opportunities to express it. So that your life just gets better and better and better.
Excerpted from Atlanta, GA on 9/13/97
Our Love,
Esther
(and Abraham and Jerry)
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