Six Threads to Abundant Living

I have started reading Simple Abundance.  Today's topic was called The Inner Journey.  The author mentions six principles that should guide us through our inner journey.

• Gratitude ~ I need to be more grateful and realize how much I have even when it seems like I don't have much


• Simplicity ~ I need to remember that the simple things in life bring happiness and contentment from within.  As a child I was happy with the simple things.  As an adult, I seem to make things more complicated than they really are.  I also stress out and worry about the simple things until they become big complicated messes.  


• Order ~ I need to find order in myself and get my house in order.  I work full time and have five kids.  Normally when I get home from work I am exhausted and still have to do dinner, homework, baths, etc.  Something always seems to get missed.  I need to find a way to find and keep order.


• Harmony ~ I need to remember that stepping back and finding harmony will create a smoother path.  I tend to fight everything I don't like or don't understand.  It creates a lot of tension in myself and my relationships.


• Beauty ~ I live in one of the most beautiful places in the United States.  I need to slow down and see the beauty in the landscape and the beauty in the people I surround myself with.


• Joy ~ I need to find joy in every situation.  I need to find joy in breathing, in working, in doing laundry, in picking up after my kids, in doing the dishes, etc.  

I have an abundance of blessings in my life.  It isn't always easy and sometimes I get a little down.  I'm not perfect, I will make mistakes.  I will not be able to focus on my blessing everyday, but I am going to try!  I want to find peace and contentment within myself.  

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