Steph's Ripples

It's so easy to get caught in the daily setbacks of life that we forget about all the things we're blessed with. This is something I have to remind myself of constantly- of all the things I already have, of all the blessings I've been bestowed, of all the amazing things that have been put on my way. It's easy to forget, so very often and instead, focus on what's not happening. I found that when we think of all the good in our lives and are filled with a grateful heart, it gives meaning to our lives. There's always more than what appears on the surface.  This is a reminder to always think about what you have now. Use them. Do good with them. Life is an exchange of good. 

As this year comes to a close, I believe the most rewarding action to take is to list down all the things you are grateful for. It will be a gateway to reflect on all that happened during the year. It'll be an opportunity to unwind and see all the blessings you received. Sometimes what appears to be challenging and undesirable turned out to be a learning curve.  This is the time to be reminded of all the lessons learnt. Life has so much to teach us, but all lessons are learnt within and kept inside. Be aware that we have all that we need at any given time. I'm grateful for 2017 and all that it came with. Count your blessings.

One of my favourite thing to say is undeniably, 'Everything comes as a blessing in disguise'. It's not easy sometimes to decipher the way life unfolds, to understand and to accept. It's especially the case when things are not going exactly the way we expect them to. Something that has tremendously helped me overcome those feelings of 'the world is out there trying to get me' is to see how things happen for a reason. We don't often see it right away, but over time we can see and reflect how every single event in our lives have been opportunities- to grow, to learn, to move forward in a different but more rewarding direction. Life is not necessarily trying to put you in circumstances you feel uncomfortable, but helping you along the way. The universe is always working with us and we need to have faith in the universe. It's that constant believe that will carry you further up and up.

Each one of us is blessed. Although, it's hard for us to see it. We are so close and focused on everyday life, tasks to be done, our issues -most of which are self-created- that we cannot see our blessings.  Keep in mind that you are blessed. It's such a positive affirmation and reinforcement. When you realise and fully embrace that, it's like a weight lifted. You will then truly realised how blessed you are.