To transform your life, you must find a way of being grateful for what you have now. As you focus on sincere gratitude for several minutes at a time, you will move your frequency to one of the most powerful frequencies there is, and all-good things will begin to appear in your life!

- Rhonda Byrne

i thank you You God for most this amazing day...

- e.e. cummings

As the old year passes into the new, why not take a moment to think about these questions:

- What am I thankful for in my current life - right now, this minute?
- What "gifts" did I receive in 2007 that I will be bringing with me into the New Year?
- What continuing or new "gifts" do I intend to be thankful for in 2008?

During the Christmas holiday, I discovered a beautiful song, Thankful, sung by Josh Groban on his CD titled Noel. What a beautiful expression of Gratitude this is! For a real treat, take a moment to click the link above and view the lyrics and listen to his song on YouTube.

Being thankful for what you already have is a pre- requisite for attracting and creating what you want in the future. This is why keeping a Gratitude Journal has always been a cornerstone of my Designing Your Life program.

Rhonda Byrne, author of the 2007 best-seller, The Secret, has also published a companion journal, The Secret Gratitude Book. In the Introduction to this journal, she writes:

To transform your life, you must find a way of being grateful for what you have now. As you focus on sincere gratitude for several minutes at a time, you will move your frequency to one of the most powerful frequencies there is, and all-good things will begin to appear in your life!

Focusing on Gratitude on a daily basis can take many forms, including:

- Keeping a Gratitude Journal and writing in it daily
- Saying your "gratitudes" as you might say your prayers, every morning as you awaken and every evening before falling asleep
- Include saying your "gratitudes" as you begin your meditation practice
- Expressing gratitude as a blessing before every meal
- Stopping at any moment, as you are moved to do so, to appreciate what is before you and to say "thank you"

I often find myself expressing gratitude through the opening lines of a poem titled I Thank You God by e.e. cummings:

i thank You God for most this amazing
day:for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky;and for everything
which is natural which is infinite which is yes...

What more powerful way could there be to usher in 2008 than to be thankful for all the blessings we bring with us into this brand new year!

Excerpt from Life Coaching Blog. Click on link below to read the full article.

The very first post I wrote in this blog was on Practicing Extreme Self-Care. And now, almost two years later, I am circling around to this subject again. Why? Because when you design, create, build, and live the life of your dreams, then practicing self-care and creating potent health in your body, mind, psyche, and spirit becomes absolutely essential. It is the solid foundation of the mansion that is your life.

Henry David Thoreau is quoted as saying, "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; now put the foundations under them." Your health, your vitality, your energy are the foundations of your life. These things need to be in place - strong and solid.

Two years ago, I was just beginning to build those foundations for myself. Today, they are strong, and getting stronger by the day. Today, I can write from experience instead of from theory. Today, I can tell you that focusing on building health in all these areas, especially in the physical body, is the best thing I have ever done for myself.

So, what wisdom can I add to that original article?

Are you ready to change your life? To find a new career or life direction? To design, build, and live the life of your dreams? If so, the Designing Your Life coaching program was made with You in mind!

The Designing Your Life process has been carefully crafted to help you to find your own answers to profound questions, such as "What is my Calling?" or "What is my life purpose?" or "How do I envision, and then build, the life, career, or business of my dreams?"

The program is offered in both indvidual and group coaching formats. Individuals can start this program at any time.
For people wishing to do the DYL process in a small- group coaching format, Connie is offering this program at two convenient times this winter:

Dates: 6 weeks, from February 20 through March 26, 2008

Day & Times: Wednesdays: 9:30 - 11:30 am or 7- 9pm

Location: Connie's home, Rockport, MA

Fee: $475/person (includes copy of DYL workbook)

Group Size: 4 people

For more information or to register, contact Connie Komack at connie@conniekomack.com or at 978-546- 9660.

On Friday, January 18, 2008, Connie will be speaking to members of the North Shore Business Forum on the topic of Blogging and Your Business.

If you live locally, please join us at the Danversport Yacht Club in Beverly for a breakfast meeting from 7:00 - 8:30 am.

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