The Power of Appreciation

Looking for the slightest inkling that something may not be there will keep your vision obscured. Noticing everything, though, without prejudice and without it having to mean or be anything other than what it is, is everything. Noticing with appreciation, with wonder, and with no expectation is the vibration and frequency that brings more to notice and appreciate. Not with loaded anticipation of what the noticing will do or be, just in soft appreciation. If your expectation of noticing a ladybug, a flower, or any symbol or emblem is set as a requirement or brings you anything other than mild amusement, it keeps you in the ever-present feeling of anticipation, waiting for it to bring you something or mean something to you more than this very moment.

All is now, and now is the thing you've waited for. The waiting, wanting, or even hoping in some cases is robbing you of the very experience you are seeking. Settling into the appreciation frequency and then noticing is the key. This too may throw you off or keep you just outside of the frequency, the tone that is the stream of deliverance. Rather, feel into this knowing, this truth, and settle into valuing each small or big event of your leading-edge existence—the raw, sometimes ragged, brilliant, shiny existence.

Bless the use of or lack of use of your body and all your senses that you are aware of. Rather than seek, be a finder. Rather than want, be at peace with what you have. Being fulfilled creates space that allows. Pet the dog, kiss the baby, and enjoy the sights and smells, even if pungent. You have the ability to do so. Enjoy your life and truly live it.

Anticipation isn't a thief if you use it to knowingly stoke the flame of appreciation, the feeling of it. That is key. It is how it feels within you. Is it adding to your excitement or your lack? That is the question.