GRATITUDE AND FORGIVENESS PRAYER Sit quietly, in nature if possible. Begin to breathe in deeply, a long, slow breath. Hold the breath a few moments, then slowly release the breath fully. Continue this for a few rounds until you feel relaxed. First, focus on the universe, expressing love and gratitude to the Creator of all. Spend several breaths building that connection. Then, visualize someone you are having difficulties with or someone you would like to have a deeper relationship with. On the inbreath, focus on…

You may have already discovered that focusing on accumulating wealth, people-pleasing and chasing after this or that has left an empty spot. When you touch the lives of others and learn to live with joy each moment, your life will have more meaning. When you build a relationship with your Creator, joy and happiness will abound. Nurture any attempts to build relationships based on unconditional love. Here are some suggestions to include. Enjoy each moment. Feel gratitude for every person, place and event that occurs…

SHARE WITHOUT EXPECTATIONS Sharing from your heart entails sharing without expectations, even though you may still hope or have faith that they will accept what you offer. Many times, people think they are sharing without expectations, yet there comes a time when they feel that the other person should be reciprocating or expressing some type of gratitude. Sharing from the heart holds no expectation of ever being appreciated or acknowledged. Practice sharing without expectation. Throughout the day, say “thank you” to others who have done…