“You can’t be stressed when you’re feeling blessed!”
This quote is from The
Perfect Lap, my recently released contemporary romance novel. In The Perfect Lap, Ella and AJ unexpectedly
join forces to co-foster three children, and quickly learn they’re out of their
league. They attend a New Age Parenting class, and one of the topics covered is
gratitude.
Sometimes kids and adults make poor choices that lead
to negative energy. How we respond makes all the difference. In The Perfect Lap, Ella, AJ, and the kids
come up with a time-out word that any of them can call out. Once the word is
said, they all take a few minutes of silence. During that time, they reflect on
where they are mood-wise (energy-wise) and consider if that’s where they want
to be. Often, after this pause, they each share a few gratitudes.
"We can only be said to be alive in those
moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." - Thornton Wilder
Ella and AJ experienced positive results when practicing
gratitude with the kids. Negativity disappeared, bad moods faded, and spirits
were lifted. I've found the same results in my own life. Not surprising since
it’s backed by science! Studies have shown when you’re feeling genuinely
grateful, it’s impossible to at the same time feel angry, anxious, or any other
negative emotion.
When we’re stressed, our minds and bodies are pummeled
with strain. Blood flow redirects to muscles needed to fight or flee and brain
functions are minimized. Physically, ongoing stress can cause a long list of
health issues.
On the other hand, when we’re focused on our
blessings, our minds and bodies are relaxed and we experience positive emotions
like love, joy, and hope. Gratitude helps us fully experience happy moments in
life, build strong relationships, improve health, and deal with hardships.
How can you bring more gratitude into your life? Let
me count the ways…You can write your gratitudes in a journal, say them out loud,
or recount them silently. You can share your gratitudes in a group setting like
Ella and AJ did with the kids. The method doesn’t matter as much as the
exercise. Practicing gratitude in any form connects you with the present
moment, creates positive energy, and generates feelings of love and compassion.
This blog was written by Sedona Hutton, author
of romance and women’s fiction novels with new age spirituality.
The
Perfect Lap—If you like bad boys with a heart of
gold, strong women, and love stories with a spiritual twist, then you’ll adore
this racing romance novel. To purchase, please click on this link: https://amzn.to/2VkXIkv
Cloud
Whispers—The daughter she gave away. The family she always
wanted. The journey to redefine her fate… To purchase this mind-expanding,
award-winning novel, please click here: https://goo.gl/N9aC38
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