Black Girls Travel Therapy

Have you looked at the trees lately? I walk daily, but I never paid attention to the trees until I started my journey on gratitude. Appreciation for nature and the things around you are crucial in finding true happiness. When you truly love yourself you are grateful for you and everything in your circle; nature appears brand new. The simple things in life like singing birds, green grass, and trees catch your eye. I watched the wind blow through the branches on a unique tree with few leaves and I thought to myself, "how beautiful." Then I noticed the tree planted next to the first one I observed. It was the same tree but it was shorter. The next tree was taller and the leaves were fuller. We are like trees. All of us are the same beautiful specie, but different. Love yourself and respect the unique qualities you possess. Appreciate nature. Appreciate life. Appreciate the uniqueness that you bring. Love yourself. ~Karlyn LeBlanc www.LoveLeMenu.com

Another part of gratitude is giving. When you can give without expecting anything in return you are truly displaying gratitude. When you give it comes back to you, your blessings triple. Try doing some of these simple acts of kindness: 1)Pay for someones meal at McDonald's. 2)Leave a huge tip after dinner. 3)Hold the door open for a stranger. 4)Give compliments. 5)Smile and offer comforting words. 6)Pay the toll for a stranger behind you in line. 7)Pay for someones groceries. 8)Buy lunch for a friend or stranger. 9)Send someone a drink. 10)Buy a friend their favorite candy bar or chips. 11)Tell everyone you appreciate them and incorporate thanking individuals in advance. Implement gratitude in your life and watch success implant itself on you. Happy Thanksgiving! ~Karlyn LeBlanc

I woke up this morning, thank you Lord. Gratitude is flowing through my head. I appreciate life and I'm thankful for the people and things in my circle. Life is amazing now. I realize that gratitude is the key to happiness, love, success, and prosperity. When you can totally be appreciative for what you have, including the small simple things that you usually take for granted, your life will flourish and you will be blessed with more. Begin each day with gratitude. Wake up and start thanking God for all the things you are grateful for. Make an ABUNDANCE list. Write down 20 things you are thankful for. For example, I am grateful, for the sun shining on my arms, my daughter's smiling face, hot water, a home with air condition, a healthy body, ect... Being thankful for where you are in your life will bring a smile to your face. It will change your thinking too. Focusing on all the blessings in your life leaves no room for negativity. Remember you can't be grateful and unhapp...