Good Morning - Count Your Blessings

Published: Fri, 12/27/13

Friday, December 27, 2013
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"If your everyday life seems poor, don't blame it; blame yourself; admit to yourself that you are not enough of a poet to call forth its riches; because for the creator there is no poverty and no poor indifferent place."
~Rainer Marie Rilke


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Good morning!  When I was 21 I read Rainer Marie Rilke's book, Letters to a Young Poet. This one small volume contained some of the best advice I ever received for living my life. I have made a habit of re-reading it each year. It only takes an afternoon, and I
think my entire copy is highlighted by now!
 
Rilke has a way of really challenging us to take responsibility for our lives. He confronts us with many of our own "mind games" and he challenges us to move past them. If you haven't read the book, I wholeheartedly recommend doing so as one of the best things you can do for yourself this year. It is a series of letters between Rilke and a young poet where he shares advice on living a full life.  Although written many years ago, the advice is timeless. I have given the book as a gift many times, and have yet to find a bookstore that does not have several different copies on hand.
 
So often we blame outward circumstance for our inward feelings. Rilke challenges us - "Don't blame it, blame yourself." He knows that each life is beautiful, but often we have to call forth the riches. Our life will only be poor and indifferent, if choose to
let it be so.
 
Your Turn:
You needn't a poet or artist to "call forth the riches in life." All you have to do is realize everything is right here and right now. Take a fresh picture. Change your perception. Count your blessings instead of your obstacles.
 
Your affirmation:
Each day I uncover the many riches in my life.

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