How do you start your day?

 

Welcome to the Individual Catalyst.  The objective of this blog is to showcase both simplistic and intricate things we can do to foster change in our own lives and affect the people around us.  My goal is to share ideas with a community of like-minded people that will embrace the opportunities to influence others in a positive way. 

It is no mystery that the media is a conglomeration of fear mongers.  The sad thing is, they were right about sales.  Soft Drink makers are now showcasing different activities so that you can burn calories to consume their sugary water.  Cheez Whiz doesn’t even contain cheese anymore.  In a world full of imitation, instant-gratification and genetic manipulation, we need to get back to the simple things in life.

We are surrounded by “convenience.”  Most people wake up to an alarm that ensures they are up on time, press a button on a machine to make coffee for them.  They will also need to press a lever to toast the bread they put into the toaster.  They take their coffee and toast and continue to sit in front of a computer and press another button to allow them access to an infinite amount of information.  Unfortunately, the information that most people read is the news.  Whether it is local news of a community leader stealing money from the people that were kind of enough to elect them or a political leader half way across the world barrel rolling his country back in time another 50 years.  The bottom line is, people allow others to influence the first thoughts to their day. 

What if you woke up to the thoughts of the things you love? What if the energy of the morning was spent thinking about the things that you are thankful for? Why not celebrate qualities about yourself and others that you are truly grateful for?  It is easy.  I do it every morning.  Simply take 30 seconds (or as long as you like) to give thanks for the things that fill you with happiness.  Here’s an example of how to do it:

“I am thankful for the health of my mother, our relationship and the time we get to spend together.  I am thankful for the love of my life, and appreciate the happiness I feel around her, everyday.  I am grateful for my personality and the way that people respond to me. Thank you for the opportunity to help others.  I am thankful for my body, my ability to compete and stay strong physically and mentally.”

You can create an attestation of your own.  It merely takes some thought about what makes you happy and what you are grateful for.  Starting your day with appreciation will impact your day in the best possible way.

This is just one way to create change.  It starts with you.

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