We all have those moments when life feels a little harder, when things tend to pile up or when we feel overwhelmed and stressed that we just want to vent and complain.
It’s ok to have those feelings and allow our emotions to be released, we all need that. The problem is that we often don’t know how to process our emotions in a positive way and we instead start complaining about our circumstances. And as we know, complaining only adds negativity to what we’re already experiencing.
Most of the time we don’t realize when we’re complaining, yet little by little it becomes a habit and the more we COMPLAIN the more we REMAIN in that situation. There’s a story in the Bible of the Israelites looking toward their promised land, it was the land of their dreams. But because they complained about almost EVERYTHING on their journey they remained in the desert circling the same mountain for 40 years. This was a trip that could’ve taken only about 2 weeks! But the complaints only kept them focused on the negative rather than looking ahead toward the place they were trying to reach.
Do you notice that this happens to us in our lives as well? The more that we complain the more we remain in the same space. This can be in regards to anything; our relationships, our bodies, finances, self esteem, jobs etc. It is in complaining that we remain focused on the negative. We continue to “circle the same mountain” over and over again and year after year we find ourselves in the same situation or worse.
So, once again we’re given the opportunity to choose for ourselves where we want to be. Do we want to continue the complaining cycle and remain the same? Or do we want to change that and consciously turn it into something positive for us? There’s a remedy to complaining that actually works and brings lasting positive results. Since we know that what we focus on EXPANDS OR GROWS then why not allow something positive to grow within us. This is what having an attitude of Gratitude will do for us. ❤️
No matter how difficult life may be, there’s always something to be thankful for. We’ve read about how gratitude pushes people forward. It’s one of the key habits to success and one of the most important attributes that God has asked us to focus on. He’s asked us to be thankful in all things. ❤️ Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; the ability to have the readiness to show appreciation for all that we have and to return kindness as well.
One of the best ways for us to get rid of complaining is to practice being a little more conscious and aware of what we’re feeling. Taking some deep breaths, redirecting our energy and keeping a gratitude journal where we can write down our top three things we’re thankful for each day, is super helpful and healing. It is also a great opportunity to write down some of our challenges and difficulties and be able to take a moment to recognize that those experiences can also help us to be a little more polished, to grow and develop.
Once we’re able to focus on gratitude instead of complaining, our world will begin to change. We won’t be so easily affected by the world around us, but instead we will want to radiate a little more peace, love and light. Not only for ourselves, (because we’ve chose it) but also for others as well. This way we will not be going around the same mountains ? but instead we will be moving forward toward a life that is happier, more fulfilling and peaceful. It is our choice 😉
So this week I would like to challenge you to notice how often you are complaining as well as how often other people around you complain. Try to focus on changing that negative environment into something positive ( By counting your blessings, or the things that you’re thankful for) God will see you effort and will reward you for it. ? Try it for yourself and notice a difference.
Hope that you can make it to class this week and allow yourself to have a moment to grateful for the body that you have and for the opportunity that you have to do something good for yourself & to strengthen your body, mind and spirit. I hope that you can join us this week! Specially since class will be canceled next week. (Jan 27th). Stay focused, keep doing your best and take it ONE DAY AT A TIME! ☀️don’t let negativity get in your way, focus on the good and notice how it will GROW in your life. ?❤️??
Love,
Lili ?
