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Happy Life The JJ Way, Issue #53 - Get Your Glow On August 11, 2020 |
![]() Get Your Glow OnHi, and the warmest of welcomes to "Happy Life The JJ Way". Don’t let the title of this ezine make you think you’re excluded! You might be the biggest, toughest, roughest warrior or the meekest mouse, or anyone in between – this subject applies to you. I'm going to show you how to get your glow on in four easy steps.
If you are struggling right now, no matter where you are, who you are, or why you feel life is an uphill battle, I have something for you. It’s not something new, but it is powerful. The “something” I have is an idea, tried and tested. For you to feel its power, you need to participate. All it takes is some time (about an hour) and application from you.
Open Your MindAs you read on, try to open your mind to something you would have heard of before, but possibly never tried to apply to your life. The great Dr Wayne Dyer - one of my co-authors in
The Path to Success
attached to nothing. (The wisdom originated with the Buddhist teacher, Tilopa.) So please set aside your attachment to knowing what won’t work, and open your mind enough to give this a whirl.
DisasterI live in the state of Victoria, Australia, where last week a state of disaster was declared, due to the pandemic. Along with the declaration came curfews and restrictions, with which many Victorians are struggling, not to mention fear of the virus itself and the uncertain financial future it brings. You may also be struggling under the same conditions, or maybe your battle is of a totally different kind. The cause of your unease is irrelevant. Even if you’re not currently struggling, you will still gain from participating in this activity. If you follow my suggestion, your state of mind will improve enormously.
InvitationYou see, Victoria is not the only state in which I reside. I also live in a permanent state of gratitude, and this state ensures my happy life, irrespective of external conditions. I invite you to join me in this state, and I promise if you can just set aside an hour or so and apply yourself, you will find yourself experiencing a warm glow you may not have felt for some time – if ever.
How Do I Get My Glow On?Your glow is to be found inside your very own Thank Think Tank. When you open up that big heavy door to your Thank Think Tank, it might be nice to invite your partner or family to join you, so you can all get your glow on together. I can’t think of a better family bonding activity but if you prefer to test it out alone first, feel free. But you want to set aside uninterrupted time in your Thank Think Tank so you can focus and allow the glow to build.
Even if you, like me, reside in a state of gratitude, I promise this will still be a beautiful experience for you.
If one or more of your loved ones could do with some uplifting it will make a huge difference to them and be all the more rewarding for you if you are able to encourage others to participate.
Let’s Get Down to Business1. Round up the participants (and any equipment you may need – read on) 2. Eliminate distractions 3. Make yourself comfortable 4. Make a list of 101 things for which you feel grateful. It’s important to get out of your head and into your heart, so you actually feel the gratitude as you add each one to your list. Examine why you’re grateful for each one. Your glow will grow with your list and when you finish you will be feeling like the luckiest person alive – promise. I found it a quick and easy exercise, with glowing results. When I conceived the idea, I wondered if it might be difficult to reach 101 – but I could have kept going easily.
Group GlowThis could be a fun, bonding exercise limited only by your imagination. If you are using this as a group activity and any of your participants are reluctant, you could entice them with rewards, e.g. an edible treat for every 10 additions and something bigger for a completed list – glow necklaces (? – if your hubby’s a truckie then I’m sorry you’re on your own thinking up a reward ).
If your participants are children, it is also important that they don’t just focus on adding items to the list – a conversation around why they feel grateful may be in order – it’s the feelings that will bring the glow – not just adding items to a list. The real reward lies in the glow of gratitude they will experience during the process, but if your participants are children you might need to have a conversation around how they are feeling upon completion.
Encourage your participants to keep their list and display it somewhere prominent so their glow is always within reach. You could encourage them to add to it regularly, or make this a regular family/group activity.
Your GiftIf you and your loved ones regularly get your glow on, you and they will never feel dissatisfied with life. You will never struggle with outside conditions because your happy life is taking place right here with me in a state of gratitude. What better gift could you present to your loved ones? I certainly hope you accept this gift from me to you and use it to ensure you continue to Live Life Happy! Keep your Glow List for future reference. Next time you’re feeling a bit low, get your glow on!
My Glow ListI’m not egotistical enough or deluded enough to think you would have any interest in my personal Glow List – but if you are struggling and feeling really low, it may be that you need some inspiration to help you reach 101. (I have had clients tell me they couldn’t think of one thing for which they felt grateful). So I have included my list below if you need ideas. 1. My heater 2. The internet 3. Video chat/facetime 4. My old but cosy home 5. My warm comfortable bed 6. Flannelette sheets 7. Electric blanket 8. Hot running water 9. Kettle 10. Oven 11. Electricity 12. Cooktop 13. Refrigerator 14. Freezer 15. The food in my kitchen 16. Credit card 17. Nearby supermarkets 18. Nearby chemist 19. Income 20. Bank loan 21. Warm, hand-knitted- by- Mum jumpers with love in every stitch 22. Previous income sources allowing me to buy warm, old-lady underwear
23. Kitchen utensils allowing ease of food prep 24. Separate shower 25. Bathroom heater 26. Bathroom mats 27. Cleaning products keeping my home pleasant 28. My almost-full-working-order body allowing me to clean 29. Separate toilet 30. Flushing toilet 31. Legs that easily carry me
32. Proximity to flowing river 33. Proximity to green nature and parks 34. Eyes allowing me to appreciate beauty 35. Taste buds allowing me to enjoy flavours 36. Warm coats 37. Scarves 38. Gloves 39. Hats 40. Sunglasses 41. Prescription glasses 42. Sense of smell – cooking onions, baking bread, new babies, gardenias 43. Hearing – birdsong, water flowing 44. Music 45. My wide-open view of the ever-changing Melbourne sky 46. Balcony 47. Seedlings given to me by my neighbour 48. Great neighbours 49. Wonderful friends 50. Devoted kidults 51. Caring sisters
52. Computer 53. Phone 54. Technology 55. Extension cords 56. Time at home 57. The book my daughter gave me which is changing my health and my life 58. Access to a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables 59. My beautiful God-mother 60. My cousins, aunts and uncles 61. My parents 62. My Grandparents 63. My childhood 64. My sister who enables me to stay in touch with my ill mother 65. The carers who make Mum laugh 66. My car 67. The higher power who protects me 68. The experiences I have had which have deepened my spirituality 69. The wonderful experience of childbirth 70. The father of my children who had some positive qualities 71. Anyone who has ever made me laugh 72. Anyone who has ever laughed at my silly humour 73. The wonderful people in my life who make me feel loved and appreciated 74. The magnificent holidays I have experienced 75. Anyone who has ever made me feel cared for 76. The amazing experiences I have had with whales, turtles, dolphins 77. The patience of my kidults when I am relating one of my many stories which begin before I was born 78. I was born in a beautiful city in a beautiful country 79. I was born 80. I was born to a strong woman who unknowingly taught me so much 81. I was third-born after two strong and fun sisters 82. I was born into a loud home with lots of laughter 83. I live alone 84. The sporting aspect of my childhood 85. Chocolate 86. Subscribers to my website 87. Subscribers to my newsletter 88. Clients who have expressed gratitude for my help 89. Social media 90. People who contact me to express gratitude 91. Our beautiful planet 92. Every opportunity I have had to snorkel 93. Clients who have been a pleasure to work with 94. My grandmother’s photos 95. Flowers 96. The sea 97. Healthcare workers 98. My clothes 99. Theatre 100. Books 101. Elephants
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