Beyond Counting Blessings

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Beyond Counting Blessings]( Our gratitude deepens when we begin to be thankful for being alive and living the life we are living. Often when we practice being thankful, we go through the process of counting our blessings, acknowledging the wonderful people, things, and places that make up our reality. While it is fine to be grateful for the good fortune we have accumulated, true thankfulness stems from a powerful comprehension of the gift of simply being alive regardless of our circumstances. In this deep state of gratitude, we recognize the purity of the experience of being, in and of itself, and our thankfulness is part of our awareness that we are one with this great mystery that is life. It is difficult for most of us to access this level of consciousness as we are very caught up in the ups and downs of our individual experiences in the world. But the thing to remember about the world is, it ebbs and flows, expands and contracts, gives and takes, and is by its very nature somewhat unreliable. If we only feel gratitude when it serves our desires, this is not true thankfulness. No one is exempt from the twists and turns of fate, which may, at any time, take the possessions, situations, and people we love away from us. Ironically, it is sometimes this kind of loss that awakens us to a thankfulness that goes deeper than just being grateful when things go our way. Illness and near-miss accidents also can serve as wake-up calls to the deeper realization that we are truly lucky to be alive. We do not have to wait to be shaken to experience this state of being truly thankful for our lives. Tuning into our breath and making an effort to be fully present for a set period of time each day can do wonders for our ability to connect with true gratitude. We also can awaken ourselves with the intention to be more aware of the unconditional generosity of the life force that flows through us regardless of our circumstances. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Positive Affirmations to Start Your Day]( By Madisyn Taylor Affirmations are a powerful way to create new thought patterns that are aligned with what you truly desire. In this course, DailyOM's co-founder and former editor-in-chief Madisyn Taylor provides a series of detailed audio recordings that explain how to cultivate more inner peace, gratitude, and harmony. With the support of expert tips and daily motivations, you’ll learn how to self-prioritize, open yourself up to receiving universal blessings, and conquer self-defeating habits so you can manifest new positive energy into every aspect of your life. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Happiness Method: Beyond Positive Thinking]( - [The Healing Power of Your Feet]( - [Break Free From Trauma Bonding]( - [The Intuitive Power of Zodiac Signs]( - [Toxic Positivity: Speak Your Truth and Embrace Your Emotions]( Recommended For You [How to Overcome Depression]( [Learn More]( [Soul Guided Meditations]( [Learn More]( [Read Tarot Cards Like a Pro]( [Learn More]( [8 Steps for Transforming Relationships]( [Learn More]( [Clear Your Unhealthy Relationship with Food]( [Learn More]( [14-Day Spinal Reset]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Science-Based Lymphatic Drainage Rescue]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [A Year to Clear What Is Holding You Back!]( 4. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 5. [The Healing Power of Your Feet]( 6. [The Science of Medical Intuition]( 7. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 8. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 9. [The Happiness Method: Beyond Positive Thinking]( 10. [Break Free From Trauma Bonding]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.