How many seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, and decades have we wasted our lives on trivial like grumbling and whining about one thing after another. 
Then there’s the criticizing, judging and pointing fingers. And don’t leave out the infamous triplets … should’ve, could’ve, would’ve. Say yuk three times! Time does fly whether you’re enjoying life or not. So much of life is lost exacerbating our precious mind with the negativity, cynicism and gloom.
Imagine what life would be like if negative energy would suddenly convert into the positive. That alone would jump-start your engine to an enjoying life simply because you now see the glass half full instead of half empty. 
Begin viewing life from the productive view instead of the critical.
My birthday is less than a month away. Reflecting on my life experiences I’ve released myself from appraising past mistakes and hurts. Instead I’m heeding to life’s lessons with gratitude of having explored ways that doing life didn’t work out! Therefore, I know now not to take that route again and move on. It’s time for a re-birthing of the greatness within. And it feels so good! We are in total control of our lives. The sagging economy doesn’t determine our successes or failures. Only we can do that.
It’s time to open your heart, take a deep breath and be thankful for the preciousness of living. Always there’s something to be thankful for. 
Do you have running water? Do you have indoor plumbing? Can you read these words in this post? Can you smell dinner from the kitchen? Get the picture…you have a great deal to be thankful for. Seeing life through thankful eyes encourages unspeakable joy which speaks to the greatness in your heart.
Life is too short to dwell on sorrow and distress. Don’t allow the economy and others negativity to stress you. When thinking on enjoying life, the three “F’s” comes to mind:
1. Forgive… Forgive yourself first.
2. Forget…Snap out of it. It’s over!
3. Focus… Look ahead of you.
Forgive How many times have you said, “if only I’d…. The reality is, you didn’t. Forgive yourself for your mistakes. Then forgive others for having hurt or mistreat you. What do you gain with unforgiveness other than depression, heart disease, and hypertension? Make a quality decision today.
Write down all of the mistakes that you’ve made. Look in the mirror and say aloud, “I forgive myself for having done this. I now released myself from all guilt and pain.” Now write down all the names of people you may have hurt. Call out each name and say aloud, “Forgive me.” Finally write down all names of people who have hurt you. Call each name aloud and say, “I forgive you. I release you from all liability.” Now say aloud, “I am thankful for this opportunity to be free.”
Forget Forget about the past. You cannot change what has happened. Do all things without complaining and disputing.
Focus Reach forward onto the things that are ahead of you. Keep your aim high and your eye on your greatness.
By doing these three things, you will jump-start a life full of abundant joy from a thankful heart.
Thank you for stopping by to read my post. I appreciate you and your comments.
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©2010 Deana Murphy. All rights Reserved. You may reprint this article in its entirety with author's contact and bio information.Deana Murphy is The Expert on Lifestyle Design, media personality, a dynamic speaker, an award winning best selling author who has been helping people for years design a home they love, transform their lifestyle, and showing them how to feel good from the inside out and unleash their greatness. She has been interviewed for O at Home Magazine, Empowering Everyday Women, Spectacular Homes, SORMAG, and Meredith publications to name a few.
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