Powerful Positive Thought

6 Days sober:

I have reflected quite a bit today on the power of my thoughts.  I think back on those periods that seem dark and dismal...and maybe I have some of those ahead, but as of right now I can keep a positive attitude by remembering that keeping a positive attitude in the face of opposition will benefit me more than almost anything else.  How can I get that positive attitude? Here's my experience and advice:

Four Tactics for Defeating a Negative Attitude:

1. Pray
2. List out your gratefuls
3. Get out and serve
4. Take time each day to relax

How do each one of these affect you?
Prayer get's you closer to God.  Any interaction with God is for the better, even if it is for chastisment.  As I work on my personal relationship with my Higher Power, I am amazed at the peace and joy that flows into my life.  Prayer is possibly the most powerful thing I can do to defeat a negative attitude.
Making a list of the things that you are grateful for is a technique that is for long-term benefits and change, but gives you rewards immediately.  Each night I list out the things that I am grateful for that happened that day.  If I had the chance to serve someone I write that down.  Did someone tell you that they admire you today?  Write it down...even if you only write three things down a night that you are grateful for, your attitude will change so that during the day you are looking for things that make you happy instead of for things that are depressing.  Try it, you'll like it!
Anyone who has truly lived knows that serving another person brings joy and love that is unmatched from any other activity.  This technique is a contender against prayer for being the most powerful thing I can do to defeat a negative attitude.
Just relax.  Take 30 minutes out of your day and unplug.  Unite yourself with God by going on a walk in nature or a park to see and appreciate His creations.  As I do this I feel closer to Him and this makes me want to do all 3 of the above techniques.

This is my daily check-in and this is my experience.  Stay Strong!

-Grateful and Hopeful