Bring Your Own Bliss

During a tough economy such as this one, it becomes even more evident that there are many things around us over which we have no control.  Feeling helpless and powerless can be extremely frustrating, and at times, even overwhelming, but moments like these can also present great opportunities for those who are willing to accept the challenge.  It is in these trying times that we must shift our focus towards improving those significant things around us which we actually can control!  To name just a few: our thoughts, our attitude and our relationships.

Every single one of us has reasons to feel sad and depressed, but we also have a million reasons to be happy and motivated.  The important thing is to make a daily conscious effort to engage in an “attitude of gratitude.”  At first, you may find this evolution difficult, especially at this moment in history when so many of us are experiencing first-hand the devastation of this economic crisis, but as soon as you start thinking and making a list of all the blessings in your life, your emotions will quickly catch up with your brain, and your attitude will follow shortly thereafter.

It is during these difficult and demanding times that we must learn to nurture the relationships and the things in our lives that matter most. Sadly, we have all seen money, jobs and homes come and go, but it is the intangibles that stay with us forever, if we nurish and care for them.  I created Wedded Bliss before the economy took it’s turn for the worse, but it’s message was relevant then and is even more relevant now.  In a marriage, like in life, there will always be rough patches, and success is measured not by the amount of obstacles you are or are not faced with, but rather by if and how you are able overcome them.

I encourage all of you to pinpoint the good things in your life, be genuinely grateful that you have them, and cherish the people that are important to you because if you do, when this storm (or rather hurricane) is over, you will still be standing and you won’t be alone.

Life is a celebration, Bring your own BLISS!!!