Comments on: The Power of Gratitude http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/2008/07/the-power-of-gratitude/ It's Your Freelance Career - Make it Rich! Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:46:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Ed Gandia, Editor http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/2008/07/the-power-of-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-1392 Ed Gandia, Editor Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:32:27 +0000 http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/?p=29#comment-1392 Brian - I couldn't agree more! This is something I struggle with -- living in the moment. Sounds easy, but I think many of us have a hard time with it. Been listening to Jon Kabat-Zin's work recently (Mindfulness for Beginners). I've found it helpful. Thanks for your comments! Brian – I couldn’t agree more! This is something I struggle with — living in the moment. Sounds easy, but I think many of us have a hard time with it. Been listening to Jon Kabat-Zin’s work recently (Mindfulness for Beginners). I’ve found it helpful. Thanks for your comments!

]]> By: Brian V. Hunt http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/2008/07/the-power-of-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-1387 Brian V. Hunt Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:43:04 +0000 http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/?p=29#comment-1387 Gratitude can also be thought of as a form of mindfulness. As a culture, we're so conditioned to focus on some as-yet-unattained future that we forget to live our lives in the moment. Taking time to be aware of and grateful for what exists (whatever exists) can be powerfully grounding. I think it's one of the cornerstones of a truly happy life. Gratitude can also be thought of as a form of mindfulness. As a culture, we’re so conditioned to focus on some as-yet-unattained future that we forget to live our lives in the moment. Taking time to be aware of and grateful for what exists (whatever exists) can be powerfully grounding. I think it’s one of the cornerstones of a truly happy life.

]]> By: Mike Sweeney http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/2008/07/the-power-of-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-1382 Mike Sweeney Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:56:00 +0000 http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/?p=29#comment-1382 Great article Ed about making thankfulness a key part of the freelance life. I agree that having an attitude of thankfulness is very important as we consider our past and future. I encourage anyone to try taking a look at the challenges you have faced, the growth you have experienced by way of these challenges, and finally the valuable lessons you've learned. I believe that all of our experiences (be they considered good or bad) are purposeful and that in the larger picture of our journey, there is no such thing as a "bad" experience. Hopefully this will bring much encouragement for the challenges that lie before you now. In both big and small challenges, give thanks for the opportunity of having the experience, the lessons that await you, and the blessings of growth you will realize. It's something to embrace, not run away from. Great article Ed about making thankfulness a key part of the freelance life. I agree that having an attitude of thankfulness is very important as we consider our past and future. I encourage anyone to try taking a look at the challenges you have faced, the growth you have experienced by way of these challenges, and finally the valuable lessons you’ve learned. I believe that all of our experiences (be they considered good or bad) are purposeful and that in the larger picture of our journey, there is no such thing as a “bad” experience. Hopefully this will bring much encouragement for the challenges that lie before you now. In both big and small challenges, give thanks for the opportunity of having the experience, the lessons that await you, and the blessings of growth you will realize. It’s something to embrace, not run away from.

]]> By: Pete Savage, Editor http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/2008/07/the-power-of-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Pete Savage, Editor Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:54:15 +0000 http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/?p=29#comment-51 Ed, thanks for this article. I personally believe that having an 'attitude of gratitude' is a baseline for success. I take time in early, quiet hours of the morning to think about and appreciate my life, and again at night. I can attest to the fact that once you start making a practice of this, the positive effects spill over into all areas of your life. GREAT topic! Ed, thanks for this article. I personally believe that having an ‘attitude of gratitude’ is a baseline for success. I take time in early, quiet hours of the morning to think about and appreciate my life, and again at night. I can attest to the fact that once you start making a practice of this, the positive effects spill over into all areas of your life. GREAT topic!

]]> By: Ed Gandia http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/2008/07/the-power-of-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Ed Gandia Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:43:49 +0000 http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/?p=29#comment-33 Hi Monica. Thanks for your comments! You've further reinforced my belief that a big reason people achieve success (both financial and non-material) is their deep sense of gratitude for the wonderful things and people they have in their lives. Hope to hear from you again soon! -Ed Hi Monica.

Thanks for your comments! You’ve further reinforced my belief that a big reason people achieve success (both financial and non-material) is their deep sense of gratitude for the wonderful things and people they have in their lives.

Hope to hear from you again soon!

-Ed

]]> By: Monica Ricci http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/2008/07/the-power-of-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Monica Ricci Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:32:57 +0000 http://thewealthyfreelancer.com/?p=29#comment-32 Ed, great post! It is directly aligned with everything I teach, and I believe a habit of gratitude makes you a magnet for positive energy and even more positive results in your life. Great meeting you at the Freelance Forum. Love your energy and am loving this blog too! ~Monica Ed, great post! It is directly aligned with everything I teach, and I believe a habit of gratitude makes you a magnet for positive energy and even more positive results in your life. Great meeting you at the Freelance Forum. Love your energy and am loving this blog too!
~Monica

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