Believing that there is only a limited amount of success available originates from a place of fear and judgement. Like many people, this was a way of life for me until I discovered the philosophies of Louise Hay over thirty five years ago. Since then, I have made a definite move away from fear-based living towards an appreciation for the magic and mysteries of life. Gratitude is a way of doing this.
While the art of gratitude is well documented, I feel that the practice of being grateful for the abundance and successes of others is not so widely spoken of.

For many years now, I have challenged myself to go deeper with my practices and I witness daily the miracles that unfold when we express gratitude, not just for our own lives, but for the lives of others. Through sharing this work, I have found that if you can recognise what it is that your heart truly desires and are able to fully celebrate people who have achieved this, then you can gently move away from poverty thinking into true abundance. Moving from the belief that if someone else is successful then it limits your opportunity for success, to knowing that others have the right to be successful and that celebrating them does not limit abundance within your life. Living life this way helps us move from a place of fear, into a place of trust and generosity of spirit. Fundamentally, this space of embracing and supporting the success of others not only increases our trust in life but also our own wealth at many levels.

I acknowledge that gratitude for what you have is a wonderful practice, but I would encourage you all to go deeper. It is easy to appreciate that while we are still on this journey of life, we are constantly learning and simply being open to change allows for growth. I truly believe that when I celebrate and express gratitude for the good in my life I am allowing goodness to grow in my life. However, when I truly express gratitude from my heart for the success and abundance of others I allow goodness to grow not just in my life but in my community and therefore I see that what I do, what I think, and how I feel really does make a difference. Making a difference for the good of society is truly rewarding and gratitude and appreciation are gateways to making a real difference.

I wish you all the freedom to explore what is right for you, and encourage you all to release any thoughts of resentment or lack. Instead, choose to express a true sense of gratitude and appreciation for all abundance within life. For it is in this space that true miracles happen.

Eileen Clair
Teacher and Coach Trainer for Ireland
Managing with Heart and Mind Business Trainer