Do you Have Enough? — Discussion

“When you don’t have anything, then you have everything.” 

-Mother Teresa

All beings search for meaning, connection and fulfillment. We often do not know what that means for us, yet we don’t let that stop us from seeking it. Most of us will look for it in another person, belief, profession...maybe even in a hobby or an activity. But are we looking for it in the right places? 

If you had absolutely nothing in terms of material possessions or titles, do you think that your priorities would change?  

Sometimes we need to be stripped of everything in order to value the small things which we had no idea were so important...were enough. Having nothing helps us see just how much we truly had, and how little we actually need. Be it in terms of material possessions, our health, or people. Whatever it may be. 

But how can you have everything while having nothing? 

Having life in your body, having air in your lungs, having true love, but most importantly having yourself—Those are immaterial things that we could never buy, and that many of us have and do not find contentment in. We are always seeking more and more, and once we get it; it stops bringing you the joy you hoped for after some time, so you move on to the next thing that will bring you “fulfillment”.  

Having nothing shows us just how much we do have. All the abundance. All the love that you hold in your heart. These are powerful tools that can make the biggest difference in our world when we choose to develop it. But for that we need to open our eyes, remove the veil from over them and start seeing through a different light. 

What do you think your priorities would be if you had nothing? 

Thank you for reading and let us know your ideas below.  

Blessings to all!  

Gratitude – The Number One Habit of Joyful People

Today we start our mental excellence series with the aim to inspire you to take the daily steps to be the joy-filled human you innately desire to be, and that we wish for you.

While we will discuss many different topics pertaining to mental wellness, we know here at QRMS that gratitude is the anchor to any well-being, happiness and success. It is by maintaining that uplifting vibration that we will attract all the best in our lives. Be it that wonderful new job, that lovely relationship, that successful business or venture. It is also this energy that keeps us resilient through our daily battles, getting past them with ease.

Gratitude is overlooked and underrated to many, and that is why only a few make it to the top in their affairs. Without gratitude, you could have all you ever desired and it would become nearly meaningless in a short amount of time. Without gratitude, you feel as though you never have or are ENOUGH. Holding gratitude instead says “Thank you for all that I Am. Thank you for all that I have.” Thus, making you feel that all is wonderful in your world, bringing forth more positive outcomes your way.

Benefits of practicing gratitude:

• Improves Sleep Quality

• Improves Emotional Balance

• Causes Positive Mood

• Can Heal PTSD

• Improves Self-Esteem

• Improves Relationships

• Improves Overall Health

Growing The Gratitude Muscle

Because most people are not used to being grateful, when starting a daily gratitude practice, it is natural to feel anything between amazed or strange. Like anything in this life, gratitude takes practice also. Like our muscles, it needs frequent exercise to grow. Here we will show you how to incorporate this daily practice into your life.

Daily Gratitude Practices can include:

• Journaling – Write down a list of things you are grateful for

• Prayer – Thank the Creator for the things you are grateful for

• Meditation – Sit and hold a feeling of gratitude for all things

• Listen to a guided gratitude meditation on Youtube

• Thank the things and people for serving you (i.e.: the tree that provided the wood to build your home or fire, keeping you safe and warm)

• Ceasing to complain – Complaining is the opposite of holding gratitude

The moment you start to implement any of these practices into your daily routine, you will begin to feel the pressure, guilt and stress in your life dissipate more and more with each practice, making space only for blessings.

We hope we have inspired you to give gratitude a chance and that you let us know how the gratitude practice has changed your life.

See you next time!

Written by Aska Barros