GRATITUDE REALLY? FOR WHAT?

GRATITUDE REALLY? FOR WHAT?


“Change your thoughts, change your life.” (Dr. Wayne Dwyer)

I was contacted by one of my clients recently who was feeling overwhelmed and not in a good space. She told me that cleaning house constantly was a very ungratifying job and she was very close to using the “H” word to describe her feelings on the subject. She then asked me what to do to turn that around for her. My response was to do it with gratitude, do it as a service of love, as a gift for life.

She stopped talking and just looked at me for a moment. Finely she blurted out, “Gratitude? Really? For what? A service of love? A gift for life? You’re joking right?

I asked her what her least favorite chore is and laundry was the answer. I instructed her to consider what goes into doing the laundry. She still didn’t see what I meant and she told me to break it down for her so I did.

“Be grateful for the fact that you have the physical ability to do the job. Be grateful for the fact that you have a washer and dryer to help you (I’ve had to do it all by hand and that is not an easy task). Be grateful for the fact that you can afford to pay for the soap, water and electricity to run the appliances that help you. Be grateful that you have the clothes and linens to wash and someone to wash them for. Be grateful for the fact that you have a home to house the appliances that wash and dry the clothes, and the storage containers that you keep them in, and those you wash them for. Consider that you really love the people that you are doing this service for and that to them, it is a gift from you to make their life better …do you see now what I am talking about?” I asked her.

I was met with a long silence and then she said “Oh, now I get it, I think maybe laundry just might be my favorite gift of love for my family, thanks.” I answered, “You are welcome.”

This will work with anything you are feeling bad about, anything at all. The reason it works is because as you change the way you think about something, the way you think changes. You actually create changes in your brain chemistry for the better. As your chemistry changes, shooting ‘grateful chemicals’ into your system, your feelings change, your attitude changes and you feel better about what you’re doing. These changes in you will spill over on those around you so that everyone benefits from this seemingly unimportant decision. So give it a try and experience; Bright Blessings, Love, service and gratitude, Chessie

© Chessie Roberts 2011, all rights reserved

Press release for Evolution of Self; Journey into Body, Mind, Spirit Balance

Press release for Evolution of Self; Journey into Body, Mind, Spirit Balance

Released October 16, 2010;
New programs at The Sol Center; located in Mariner Building 12388 Warwick Blvd, Suite 310, Newport News, VA 23606 757-696-8670

Beginning Thursday October 21, 2010; 4:00-6:00 P.M. Usui Reiki Sessions I look forward to helping you with the healing touch of Reiki. This practice was discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 1900s. It is a technique for stress reduction that also promotes healing. It is a simple and very powerful healing touch administered by healers trained in its use. This ancient ‘laying on of hands’ is now being offered at the Sol Center and is available by appointment on Wednesdays from 4:00p.m. till 6p.m. in ½ hour sessions. I am also available other times and days, call the Sol Center at (757) 696-8670, for prices and schedule your appointment today!

Saturday, October 23, 2010, @ 2:00 P.M.; Spiritual Development; Awaken the Spiritual Giant Within; Due to the unprecedented response to the first class, we are offering an accelerated class to get you started off right! Go to http://www.meetup.com/thesoulcenter to register for this 4 hour workshop to enhance your spiritual life. Materials will be provided. We will have a 30 minute dinner break. Please feel free to provide your own refreshments. The total for this class is $120 at the door. Register now and save 50%!!! See you there!!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, @ 7:00 P.M.; All Hallows Celebration; Come celebrate with us! Bring your children and as they enjoy a movie, the grown-ups can participate in an ancient hollows celebration. What is the background of Halloween? Learn the origins of traditions such as jack-o-lanterns, costumes, and trick or treating. Then, experience the ancient tradition of honoring our ancestors. Please contact the SOL center at 757-696-8670 if you have any questions.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 @ 7:00 P.M.; Discover your Chakras: An Introduction to Your Energy Anatomy; This is an introductory class that was developed to give you a general overview of your main chakras. What and where are your chakras? And what they can do for you? This class will give you a firm foundation for further studies into this fascinating energy world and how it fits into your life. For questions and pricing, please call The Sol Center at (757) 696-8670.

Saturday, November 6, 2010; @1:00 P.M.; What’s Your Frequency? Discover the Types of Energy That Work Best for You; In this class, you will learn about many different types of energy work; Personal energy, pendulum work, dowsing, Tarot, Reiki, crystal energy, and elemental energy. You will also learn about the energy within food, color, sound (tonal energy), light, and plants. You will receive an overview of these types of energy as well as personal demonstrations and interactive activities to help you harness your own energy. For questions and pricing, please call The Sol Center at (757) 696-8670.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010; @7:00 PM Communicating with Your Chakras: Balance for Betterment; Using color, sound, and tactile input, you will learn to balance and communicate with your chakras. This experience will give you a sense of clarity, focus, and balance, which will allow you to be more in touch with these energetic centers of your body. This connection will allow you to be aware of any kind of disconnect before you see symptoms, and be conscious of what's happening inside your physicality. As you continue to work with your chakras, you will be able to influence them for your physical, mental, and spiritual betterment. Instructional materials will be provided for the duration of the class. For questions and pricing, please call The Sol Center at (757) 696-8670.