Here in Canada, we celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday today.

I really don't like the way that society needs to wait for specific days to observe the important things in life. We only celebrate our lives on our birthdays. We only celebrate relationships on anniversaries - and Valentines Day. I think that this is ridiculous and I encourage you to read a previous "Mindful Moment" called "Why Wait To Celebrate?"

Naturally then, I don't think that we should only take stock of our lives and be thankful on Thanksgiving. If you want to know just how rich you are and how much you have - practice Mindful Awareness each day. Here's how:

• If you wake up tomorrow, be mindful of the life energy flowing through your body and give thanks that you have been given another day!
• Be mindful of your surroundings and give thanks that you have a warm bed in which to sleep! And a house or apartment to protect you from the elements!
• If the alarm clock goes off, be mindful of the sound it makes and give thanks that you have the gift of hearing!
• If you are fortunate enough to share the bed with someone, be mindful of what they mean to you and give thanks for the gift of love!
• If the sun is peeking through the curtains, be mindful of the patterns that it makes around the room and give thanks that you have the gift of sight!
• Take a deep breath and be mindful of the aromas in your house and give thanks for the ability to smell!
• As your body stretches, be mindful of all of your bones, joints and muscles and give thanks that they all work!

All of this - and your feet haven't even touched the floor yet!! You are incredibly rich and blessed, aren't you? Aren't we all?

And if you want to know the secret for an extraordinary life... give thanks for the things you don't yet have! Expect them, know that they are yours and be thankful! You'll be amazed at the results.

ENJOY NOW!

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