If we overinflate our expectations of an event such as the perfect meal, an amazing date, the best trip ever, a holiday family gathering . . . we are setting ourselves up for possible disappointment.
When we feel disappointed unfortunately we are susceptible to projecting that emotion onto others, those close to us who are supposed to “get it” to read our minds and know what we are hoping for.
This potential burst bubble happens because somehow the picture we create in our imaginations is always so MUCH MORE than reality. People are human and flawed,food offers momentary pleasure, the perfect kiss melts away minutes after delivered and so on.
But here is the really cool thing. The way you react to these circumstances is totally up to you. You can choose to let it blow your perfect event or you can shift your focus to all the wonderful, good things that did go right.
In every scenario, we can choose which cards we want to play. Playing the victim card is never fun for anyone.
So if we CHOOSE instead to live in the moment and truly be present in the now and find beauty in WHAT IS . . . we will be so much happier in heart and healthier in mind.
Perhaps there is no other season more appropriate to adopt and practice an attitude of gratitude.
Remember,just like anything in life worth accomplishing – gratitude takes practice.Might as well start today and say thank you for all the little things that bring a smile to your face.
Go for some gratitude today, have fun and enjoy the process!
The Zen Den
Hello and welcome to The Zen Den. My name is Alison and while I am passionate about many things, my most inspiring driving force is human connection. Blogger, content writer, orthopedic exercise specialist, motivational speaker, international yoga pro, published songwriter, avid poker player, mom and wife are just a few of my titles. But when I do my job at NASA, I am known simply as “The Fairy Zenmother” a role I deeply love because people invite me into their space to help them find their center, relax and stretch their muscles and destress their mind. Here in the blogosphere version of The Zen Den, I invite you into my world where I will explore ideas for creating a better tomorrow and a kinder today. And hopefully, with insight, authenticity and humor; my words, observations and experiences will help you feel calm, centered, intellectually challenged and spiritually enlightened. Alternatively, if you have something you would like to see covered in The Zen Den, just let me know. Your feedback is welcome and valuable to the success of this blog. Finally, my heart is filled with gratitude to have this opportunity to share with all of you.
