We all want to feel good. Creating more feeling uplifted we reach to appreciate what we experience now. We notice the quality of sky, we see the trees showing buds, we bask in the sunshine after weeks of rain.
In appreciating we build new neural pathways in our brain. The more pathways, the easier it is to look for and find what we enjoy. We stoke the engine of positive vibrations. This welcomes events that seem miraculous.
Noreen’s Example
Noreen led an effort to salvage a rental space. Would her group have to vacate the premises? For months one suite member had been communicating with the landlord frequently. The group was concerned about temperature in the offices and the expense of the heat bill. In between missives the group bad mouthed management, speaking about the “slum lord” to which they felt subject..
Noreen’s Example
Noreen led an effort to salvage a rental space. Would her group have to vacate the premises? For months one suite member had been communicating with the landlord frequently about temperature in the offices and the expense of the heat bill. The group bad mouthed management and used the term, “slum lord’ , in among the folks in the renting group. At one point those renting the suite had an internal meeting. Visualizing a bleak future of increasing costs with no improvements in the situation, most of the members decided to find other accommodations.
In addition to the HVAC system complaints, the suite was rented as one unit with nine offices so that when one office was vacant the other eight or seven had to cover the rent for any empty space. Renters got frightened of a financial burden as some were leaving, and then more renters baled out.
Folks in two offices, Noreen among them, preferred to continue renting here. How could they arrange to stay? No way could the remaining tenants cover rent for five rooms!
Our protagonist decided to see potential here instead of “ruin.” How could she tap into infinite possibilities? First of all, she began visualizing remaining in the suite and enjoying it.
Then, in coordination with those who wanted to continue, N carefully crafted correspondence to the landlord explaining the problem and the desire to stay. The first and subsequent letters emphasized every positive feature of the building, location, current situation was articulated. That note was loaded with praise for the space.
Meanwhile over about a month’s time and between the letters, Noreen and her team kept their minds as much as possible on the vision of staying and enjoying the suite. On top, our heroine thought about how much she enjoyed many aspects of her life, relishing her housing, free time, means of self-expression and more. This focus was fun. Our star felt calm and satisfied as this process unfolded.
Then, those who wanted to stay met with the landlord and his office manager; they had no idea what views the landlord held.
The results of that session wowed everyone. The building owner offered an enormous level of generosity and positive solutions for the situation, ones better than imagined.
Outcomes included a new leasing arrangement so the empty rooms were not the responsibility of those remaining, a flat utility fee as created to handle fluctuations of heating costs, no increases for a year and more.
When the meeting ended, the landlord who owns a multitude of office parks and other businesses stated, “That was the most positive meeting I have ever experienced!”
As N walked away, she was awed at the awesome power of appreciation. This outcome felt miraculous!
Points to Take Away:
1. Appreciating works well to maintain a positive focus.
2. Enjoy appreciating for its own sake.
3. Make it ok whatever happens
4. Let miracles flow to you.
Why not experiment with appreciating? At a minimum you will uplift your spirits. Observe what happens both inside yourself and in the world.
What else happens? Please comment. We love to share successes.
About the Author
Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-seven year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.