It’s so easy to have an Attitude of Gratitude in October! 
I’ve always thought of October as the month of abundance and gratitude. It’s long been a Thanksgiving family tradition of ours to go around the table and have each person say one thing they’re grateful for. Invariably the dinner table laden with beautiful holiday food is among them!
This month I invite you to look around and marvel at all the beauty, splendor and sheer ABUNDANCE that sets October apart from all other months. Drink in the beauty of the changing leaves, the colors and scents of the farmers’ markets, the intense blue sky, and spend some time being GRATEFUL to be apart of it all!
I believe an attitude of gratitude is the most important thing we can nurture within ourselves, and also teach our children. It’s a natural antidote to stress – feelings of anger, sorrow or worry simply cannot exist alongside gratitude, the vibrations are too different. Gratitude and appreciation are of a high-flying vibration, like love. In fact, Abraham-Hicks says if we all bask in this beautiful feeling instead of worrying about the future, our future happiness would be guaranteed!
To cultivate this beautiful feeling all year, why not start a family gratitude journal? Encourage each member of the family to make daily entries, which can then be shared with the entire family on a weekly basis. You may also want to begin writing a daily gratitude list. Keep it in a separate journal so you can easily refer back when you need a lift! Taking a gratitude walk is also a wonderful way to consciously generate this lovely feeling – focus on all the things you’re grateful for, or simply make ‘thank-you’ your mantra as you stroll. I hope this article has inspired you to develop an attitude of gratitude! I’d personally be very grateful if you’re also inspired to share it!
Great tips Alexandria. I love the idea of a gratitude walk. It’s simple, the more gratitude you express/feel, the more things come to you to be grateful for.
Thanks Julia – I think the gratitude walk is my favorite method – I live in such a beautiful area it’s easy to appreciate the beauty of nature – it just builds and builds!
This is a lovely post. I too especially like the idea of a gratitude walk. Gratitude is a huge part of my life – I practice daily in various ways, including a journal I write in morning and evening, write about gratitude, and talk about it to anyone who will listen. Powerful and often under rated. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for commenting Harriet – I agree the practice seems so simple it’s often overlooked, which is a shame because it’s such a reliable vibe lifter!
I love your thoughts Alexandria, gratitude is so sorely forgotten and what we receive from others is often taken for granted. Well done…
Thanks so much Kaye – it’s probably my favorite topic to blog about, just to show people how easy it is to shift your perspective, and let more good stuff in!
Yes indeed Alexandria. I’ve cultivated this habit for a long time now.Sometimes I’m so filled with gratitude I want to do a Snoopy dance, um, well, I actually do a Snoopy dance.
I love that! when I was a teenager I wore a ring of Snoopy dancing! wish I could find one now!