Friday, February 27, 2009

Show your Gratitude with Jewelry

By Deanna Collins

When you change your perception of your life, the world looks different. Optimism and pessimism are two sides of the same coin. Challenges, whether big or little, are given the proper perspective when you learn to be grateful for what you have already. You realize how truly rich your life already is.

There are many ways to express gratitude. A journal is perhaps the most common method and is a great start, but gratitude jewelry is a fantastic way to take what is a once a day gratitude routine and make it part of every moment.

Why Gratitude Jewelry?

Many different items can be used to fashion jewelry. Jewelry can be used to enhance your beauty but also to remind you of the positive elements in your life.

Gratitude jewelry is symbolic. Every time you put a piece of gratitude jewelry on, whether it is a pair of earrings, a necklace or a bracelet, you recognize and appreciate the symbolism.

It is the wearing of the jewelry that begins the process. Every time you are aware of it, you can practice the power of gratitude. Journaling to show gratitude is a wonderful thing to do but it can easily become a chore and cause stress if you miss a day of it. Putting on jewelry takes only seconds and it is an effortless way to remember all the things in your life that you are grateful for. That feeling will stay with you throughout the day.

Earrings, Necklace, Bracelet or all Three?

The choice of jewelry to show gratitude is up to you. What is the area of your body that you want to draw attention to? Some women like the feeling of sparkly earrings in their ears. They pull their hair up so that the earrings will be the focus. They feel good.

Other women prefer to wear bracelets and love the weight of something lovely on their wrists. Bracelets are a good option because they are always in your view giving you a constant feeling of gratitude in your heart and on your mind.

Necklaces have always been a favorite adornment for hundreds of centuries. The metal or beads draw attention to the length and beauty of the neck. It makes a woman feel powerful and in control of her being.

Of course, matching sets have the power of giving you a complete set and saving you from having to make a potentially difficult choice. On those days when you know you're going to be facing a challenge you can wear all three and have faith in yourself and the situation.

Expressing gratitude, by whatever means works best for you, is a life changing and very positive experience. Expressing gratitude allows you to appreciate all the good in your life, to celebrate life, and to be thankful for each and every moment. Gratitude jewelry is one great way to bring this practice into your daily life. - 15683

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