State of Appreciation

"I Can Always Enter My Vibrational Vortex of Creation... The key to getting inside your Vibrational Vortex of Creation; of experiencing the absolute absence of resistance; of achieving complete alignment with all that you have become and all that you desire, and of bringing to your physical experience everything that you desire - is being in the state of appreciation - and there is no more important object of attention to which you must flow your appreciation than that of self.” ~ Abraham (Excerpted from Abraham's newest book, The Vortex, Where the Law of Attraction Assembles All Cooperative Relationships.)

Being in a state of appreciation and gratitude for the many blessings in our lives really does help in moving forward to all we desire. When we are in a state of appreciation and gratitude for our blessings, joy fills our heart and we know that this joy is linked to a successful and happy path. However, the above statement from Abraham really does strike a chord: “… and there is no more important object of attention to which you must flow your appreciation than that of self.”  When was the last time you were in a state of appreciation for yourself? When have you focused on YOU as a very important object of attention?

Think about this. What are your internal responses when you have received praise by others? Do you put yourself at the bottom of the list of priorities of a very hectic day? Do you discount some of your successes as “almost there” or “yes, but…”? When you look in the mirror, do you see flaws or do you see the beautiful absolutely fabulous woman you are? Are you harder on yourself about things than you would ever be with anyone else?

As you are answering these questions, begin to realize the amazing person you are. Give YOURSELF much needed gratitude and appreciation. Begin to change your self-negative thoughts to positive appreciative thoughts of yourself. Take the time for yourself to do those things that make you feel good about YOU – (Note: For tips on taking care of yourself, see Mari Selby’s column this week on “Taking Care of Business”). When expressing gratitude of your many blessings in your life, also include yourself in your state of appreciation.  Acknowledge and value yourself and your resistance to what you desire will be gone. You will discover true joy and will begin to receive the blessings you so rightly deserve.  Remember, you are “Absolutely Fabulous”. Believe it, give thanks for YOU and receive!