I appreciate the beauty of Mother Earth!

Dannion Brinkley, author of Saved By The Light says most folks are walking around in a perpetual loop of negative self-talk. I know many people who, when you boil it right down, are mostly focused on self-blame, shame and criticism.

I used to feel filled with judgment and made a point of changing that habit to one of praise and acknowledgment. I created a new habit of acknowledging every good thing I did.

I began by simply bringing my awareness to every time I made a healthy choice. I added a kind word of self-encouragement every time I chose love instead of fear. I started to praise myself for my loving choices and celebrate the shifts in my thinking on a daily basis.

As part of my daily spiritual practice, I look for ways to acknowledge and appreciate others. I look for things that others might not notice. I like to be able to point out to people that I feel when their energy becomes more positive and expansive, or when they seem to have made a subtle shift or breakthrough.

Often people don’t really notice their own shifts and changes and it means a great deal to them to have the growth acknowledged.

I can simply tell someone what a difference they’ve made in my life. I acknowledge them for supporting me, inspiring me, teaching me, loving and lifting me.

Today I advance my own spiritual practice of nonviolence by acknowledging myself three times and acknowledging at least one person I’ve not appreciated before. Now that I can see the opportunities there are many ways to practice nonviolence through letting myself and others know that I am aware of the subtle changes and moments that are life’s simple pleasures and sweeteners.

As you prepare for the holidays and this Thanksgiving holiday, make a point of acknowledging the people in your life!

In this way I move the world in a beautiful and noticeable way towards more love and harmony. Peace begins with me and I’m grateful.

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We’re waking up together and I’m so grateful for that! If you’re finding what I’m sharing to be helpful won’t you please share at Facebook and twitter to let others know? Thank you!