December 20, 2010
*All content has been taken from SImple Abundance. Some content has been shortened for the purpose of 365 Days of Gratitude.
Creating an Authentic Lifestyle for Yourself and Those You Love
It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it. ~Somerset Maugham
It's far easier to live an elegant, beautiful life when you're not on a budget. When cash is readily available, you don't have to learn the lessons that delayed gratification teaches us.
Though, having money doesn't guarantee that we live authentically. Nor does being surrrounded by beautiful things guarantee a lifetime of happiness. If you receive heartbreaking news, it's not more comforting to sob into a damask and silk-tasseled cushion.
When you begin to wean yourself from worldly distractions , especially not shopping with the exception of groceries and kids essentials, you might begin to experience something similar to withdrawal pains. Truly what this is that you're experiencing is a deep inner sift in reality.
You are learning to differentiate between what you need and what you want. Mastering this lesson is a must before being able to move forward.
Today's challenge: Begin today to only shop for groceries and necessities. Begin to teach yourself to differentiate between what you need and what you want.
Today's exercise: Write down 10 things you are grateful for in this moment.
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