Hello everybody, today I’m going to write about one of my favourite subjects, the power of gratitude. As you may have noticed when you’ve had a look at my reading list and read some of my posts, I did a lot of personal development seminars in the last couple of years and read tons of books. These seminars and books have at least three things in common. They’re talking about the law of attraction, the abundance of our universe and – the power of gratitude.
Is it possible that these are only different expressions for one and the same “thing” ? Let’s try to put them into one sentence: In order to tap into the abundance of our universe and to attract abundance into your life, you need to be grateful about your life and feel, really feel, grateful about your life.
I’m fully aware of the fact that this is easier said than done, especially if you’ve got circumstances in your life that are not desirable at all and that you would like to change or even get rid of. On the other hand, it isn’t necessarily given that people whose lives seem to be perfect are really grateful. A beggar in India who knows that God will somehow take care of him can be more grateful than a successful stock broker in Frankfurt, London or New York whose only focus is about making money and who is probably driven by the fear of losing money. With that being said, I’m going to write about this subject how I experienced it and how I learnt to apply the power of gratitude better and better.
So please feel free to accept anything you feel comfortable with and reject anything you don’t feel comfortable with. I am humble enough to know very well that I’m still a student of gratitude and that there’s still so much to learn. And guess what, I’m grateful about that. As long as there are things to learn in your life, you’re alive, that’s the good message.
Why not walk the talk together ? I’m looking forward to getting to know you.
To be continued with part 2 of the Power of Gratitude.
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I’m looking forward to more of your posts and videos on this subject. One year ago I picked up Tony Robbins book “Awaken The Giant Within” this book started the change in my life. The person that I was a year ago isn’t the same person that I am now. I’m very grateful for all that God has giving me and for the “journey Towards Treasured Inner Value” that I’ve been on.
Great post!
Debby
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Oliver Tausend Reply:
April 24th, 2010 at 20:11
Hi Debby,
your comment is very much appreciated. And also thank you for the book recommendation. I’m going to have a look at it. Look forward to upcoming posts and videos and stay tuned. Have a blessed weekend and take care.
To a prosperous life
Oliver
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You are so right Oliver, We sometimes take for granted the little things we have.
We have to remember the universe is watching and it determines that if We are not grateful for little things , it won’t grant Us the bigger rewards in Life.
Nicely done Man,
*Jonathan Sweeting*
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Oliver Tausend Reply:
April 24th, 2010 at 23:59
Hi Jonathan,
thanks for your comment. Have a blessed weekend and take care.
To a prosperous life
Oliver
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Gratitude is very important because a positive attitude is critical to using the Law of Attraction. To attract more, you need to become more, and that means finding things to be grateful for daily!
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Oliver Tausend Reply:
April 25th, 2010 at 12:17
Hi Dale,
thank you for the comment. I also think that gratitude is closely related to the law of attraction. It’s magnetic, as is ingratitude. Have a blessed Sunday and take care.
To a prosperous life
Oliver
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Oliver, I really liked your video and blog post. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about things, and something inside told me to get up and go to the computer. I saw your post and video, ordered the book Debby talked about, and am on the way. I am grateful and thankful for my life, but lately I’ve been dealing with loss and economy issues and they sometimes weigh heavy on my mind. Thank you for the reminder about gratitude.
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Oliver Tausend Reply:
April 26th, 2010 at 10:14
You’re welcome, Cindy. I say “Thank you” for your great comment. Seems that you found what you needed. I’m grateful that I was able to contribute to that. Have a blessed day and take care.
To a prosperous life
Oliver
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The universal law of attraction says that we will attract into our life the things we think about and focus on.
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Oliver Tausend Reply:
April 26th, 2010 at 10:15
You’ve got Lisa. Thanks for sharing that. Have a blessed day and take care.
To a prosperous life
Oliver
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Thanks Oliver,
Gratitude is something I’ve been working on for a while now, sometimes I forget, but mostly I think how thankful to have everything in my life right now!
I find that when I am thankful for things, then better things happen to me and I attract other great things into my life.
I just go with the flow, I don’t try to fight or resist things which is very powerful! It’s amazing how things open up when we do this
Thanks Oliver, for sharing,
Gavin Mountford
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Oliver Tausend Reply:
April 26th, 2010 at 20:50
You’re welcome Gavin. I say “Thank you” for your comment. Very much appreciated.
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Your video is right on! Your advice to step in abundance and gratitude is something which works well for me. I write in a gratitude journal sometimes and it works. I also think about what I am grateful for in the alphabet starting with A and so on. Thanks for your beautiful post and video.
Peace,
Teresa
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Oliver Tausend Reply:
May 11th, 2010 at 08:11
Hi Teresa,
thanks for your comment. From reading your blog, I thought that you might be far ahead of most people. This is also reflected in your comment. Have a blessed day and take care.
To a prosperous life
Oliver
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Great reminder Oliver. I make a practice of stating what I am grateful for a least twice a day. No matter what you are going through at the moment, there is always at least one thing to be grateful for … waking up in the morning is a wonderful thing to be grateful for!
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Thank you, Oliver. Gratitude always expands my world. It connects me to my higher self.
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Oliver Tausend Reply:
May 11th, 2010 at 08:08
You’re welcome Louis. Thanks for your comment. be blessed.
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Hi Oliver,
Great post post here. Always appreciate reminders like this when it comes to being grateful for what we all have. I like your contrasting mention of the beggar and the stockbroker example.
Thanks for sharing.
Aloha,
Nelly
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Oliver Reply:
October 31st, 2010 at 23:38
Aloha Nelly,
thanks for your comment. I am glad you appreciate my reminder and are able to relate.
Take care
Oliver
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Hi Oliver
Great message and yet so simple, when you think about it.
I’m goinfg to follow part 2 until 5 another time:-)
Thank you for sharing this
Ellen Pouw
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Oliver Reply:
November 5th, 2010 at 00:19
Hi Ellen,
thanks for your initial comment on my blog. Feel free to check my other posts out.
I am glad you liked this one.
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: prfuller
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Hey Oliver
Being grateful just makes me feel better, puts a smile on my face and puts that extra energy into every step.
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Oliver Reply:
November 6th, 2010 at 10:47
Hi Peter,
I am grateful for your comment. These are definitely the immediate benefits of being grateful: We feel better, are able to smile and gt additional energy. Awesome, thanks for breaking that down.
Take care
Oliver
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Hey Oliver,
Gratitude is about being present and conscious. When we’re not grateful, we’re resisting what is. This resistance is what causes suffering. when we are totally present, we can appreciate what we have, regardless of the circumstances. It’s in this state that we can manifest more abundance.
Take care,
Wayne
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Oliver Reply:
November 6th, 2010 at 10:38
Hi Wayne,
oh yes my friend, resistance is enemy number 1 of being gratefulness in being in the present, the here and now.
Only a fool complains about what they don’t have, a wise person is grateful for what they have.
Thanks for stopping by.
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: AnaTrafficCafe
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Hi Oliver,
Another powerful video you have here. Yes I am with you. We have to be grateful in every aspect of our lives not only in the good things but even with the our flaws and imperfection because everything works together for good and it’s just up to us how we see and view things.
Cheers,
Ana
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Oliver Reply:
November 6th, 2010 at 10:36
Hi Ana,
you nailed pretty much perfectly what gratitude is all about. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.
Take care
Oliver
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We all have so many things to be grateful for. You mention a few people may take for granted as simple as a warm shower or a roof over our head. I am grateful for most everything in my life. Even things unpleasant as I am likely to learn from the unpleasantness.
I will have to look for this book it sounds like a great read.
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Oliver Reply:
November 15th, 2010 at 23:13
Hi Rob,
thanks for your comment. Today’s unpleasant things are the seed of future pleasant things we can be grateful for
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: stephensheather
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Hi Oliver,
I have been, at many times in my life, someone who can fall into depression and overwhelm, especially after the births of my 3 kids. In the past I would linger and struggle in that place, but I noticed with the birth of my son I really bounced back quickly. It’s not that I wasn’t so very grateful for the births of my daughters, but I was already aware of the power of gratitude when my son was born and I had already made it a habit to focus on the blessings in my life.
Thanks for the reminder of the power of gratitude. I’m looking forward to reading your future posts!
Heather
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Oliver Reply:
December 3rd, 2010 at 13:30
Hi Heather,
thank you for your beautiful comment. The birth of a child is overwhelming and probably one of the last archaic events (in a positive sense) in our modern lives, despite all high-tech medical supply.
It reminds us of the fact that we are endlessly powerless face to face with creation even if we think we have the power, represented by medical authorities and high-tech stuff, a realization that can create a lot of overwhelm itself. Humility and gratitude are the right answers, although I know that it’s easier said than done sometimes.
We’ve got two daughters, both births were a little bit dramatic and we sometimes acted against the advice of medical personal. I totally freaked out, and I mean it: totally, when a pediatrician wanted to keep our second daughter hospitalized, separated from my wife, because of nothing. We didn’t even sign the disclaimer when we went home with her…
I am grateful that I forgot all kindness and politeness in this situation.
Helping deliver my kids is also one of most exciting experiences in my life.
Take care
Oliver
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Heather C Stephens
Twitter: stephensheather
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December 3rd, 2010 at 14:41
You’re wife is lucky to have you. I think of women out there going through that experience alone and I cannot even imagine what that would be like.
Both of our girls were pretty dramatic births too. An emergency c-section with the first and the 2nd the spinal block didn’t take as effectively as it should have so they had to give me a general anesthetic. My son’s delivery was a piece of cake. My husband laughs that the girls are still dramatic compared to my son who is so completely different than they ever were at his age.
Life is beautiful, isn’t it?
Heather
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Oliver Reply:
December 6th, 2010 at 23:25
Hi Heather,
thanks for your reply. Thank you for your compliment, we would have to ask my wife
But I deeply believe we are both blessed that we found each other.
My wife had a spinal block as well at Muriel’s births – our first daughter – because the medical personnel made so much pressure that the entire birth process came to a halt. She had pains that were unproductive. That’s why she wanted a spinal block as well at Anouk’s birth as well after 16 hours of nothing happening. And the midwife and I knew that it wouldn’t be of much use anymore because the baby came out very quickly finally…
Life is beautiful !
Take care
Oliver
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I am very big on gratitude. If you are not happy for the small things in life, how can you expect to get the big things in life? I start and end each day with a gratitude session and since doing this, I have noticed a huge shift in my life.
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Oliver Reply:
March 23rd, 2012 at 14:30
Hi Neil,
thanks for your comment. I couldn’t agree more: Little things do matter. My hat goes off for your daily gratitude sessions. What a great way to start and end each day.
Be blessed
Oliver
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Hi Oliver. Great blog you have here. I think that gratitude is an integral part of business, and it all “begins at home.” I think that in the first instance, you should be grateful for your workers, grateful for your resources, and grateful for your clientele. But above all you should be grateful for the sheer opportunity to put you and your business out there.
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Oliver Reply:
April 24th, 2012 at 16:57
Hi Michelle,
you speak the truth: We can and should be grateful for the opportunities the internet and modern means of communication offer us. Wouldn’t have been possible only 15 years ago.
I like this one too:”It all begins at home.”
Thanks for your comment.
Take care
Oliver
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