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ActiveRain Community 5 Day Gratitude Challenge

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Home Stager with Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island #888

ActiveRain Community 5 Day Gratitude Challenge 

 

I was challenged by my friend Lou Scalise to take part in a 5 day gratitude challenge. You pick 3 things in life you are thankful for and for five days straight share those thoughts of gratitude. As Lou put it, you may end up learning something about yourself and enjoy the process.

I welcome the entire activerain community to join me in this challenge.


In Feng Shui, one of the most important areas on the ba-gua map that tends to be overlooked is helpful people. This area relates to the energy of gratitude. Leaning to be content and thankful for what you do have and giving gratitude to those who have, are currently or with future help.    

It usually takes 21 days to rewire one’s perspective. again, this is a great introduction to help you begin to see yourself in a different positive light and your surroundings.

 

miss feng shui's list for day 1


1. i am grateful for those who challenge me in life. with out them i would never grow, learn and expand my perspective to become more familiar with my true self.

2. i am grateful for being adopted by a loving family. they have been the first example of un conditional love and i thank everyday for that connection.

3. i am grateful for a healthy appetite. i love food and truly enjoy tasting and trying new flavors...how can you not love to eat...especially strawberries and chocolate

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Laura Cerrano is a second-generation Certified New York City Feng Shui Consultant Expert. As a full-time Feng Shui consultant, Laura provides bicoastal consultations and workshops for residential, commercial, real estate developments, Fortune 500 companies and healing faculties. In addition, Laura is a resident teacher at the Metropolitan Institute of Design in Syosset, NY. She has been featured in highly respected publications and TV networks such as Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," PBS, CBC Television, BBC Radio and The New York Times. 

 

Comments(39)

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Laura,  in the short time I have been with Rain and been able to enjoy your posts this challenge seems to embody what you are about.  Not only will it make good reading, as your first 3, but even more everyone who accepts the challenge will grow.  Kudos

May your hearts warmth and sincerity continue to touch all who are open to it.  

Aug 22, 2014 01:41 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Nice post, I always try to be thankful when I wake and and when i go to sleep. So now I am going to join you on this little journey.

Aug 22, 2014 02:52 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I need an attitude adjustment and this challenge might be just the thing for me. 

Aug 22, 2014 11:56 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Laura...I put my words where my mouth is. Here's my first entry. I just wanted to share it with you. 

 

Aug 22, 2014 12:57 PM
June Piper-Brandon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Columbia, MD
Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

This sounds like a fabulous challenge.  We should all be a little more grateful for those in our lives and the happiness we gain from the little things. 

Aug 22, 2014 01:19 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Laura. I just stopped by after reading Kathleen Daniels post. You're very Blessed! I will have to sit down and put my thoughts on paper this weekend.

Aug 23, 2014 04:09 AM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Laura - What a great way to put the things in your life that are a priority into perspective.  A wonderful way to start each day by writing down three things you are thankful for!

Aug 23, 2014 10:30 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

What I learned

Thanks for my Ah Ha moment Laura Cerrano 

Aug 23, 2014 12:06 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Laura loved this post, must add Raspberries to the mix too:)), Endre

Aug 23, 2014 04:51 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

What a super idea, Laura.  I should probably do this.  It may help me heal faster.

Aug 23, 2014 10:00 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Laura. Now I understand what's going on with all of these posts. Great idea.

Aug 23, 2014 10:13 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Hi, Laura. Those are awesome things to be thankful for. The challenge should be a real eye-opener and moment of self-reflection for all.

Aug 24, 2014 01:07 AM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I'm in.  I use to keep a gratitude journal and know how beneficial it is for my well being.

Aug 24, 2014 01:21 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Laura - I think that is a great idea.  Rewiring ones perspective is a great idea for many.  Rewire to accentuate the positive.

Aug 24, 2014 02:46 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Just saw Debbie Laity's gratitude post for the day. I'll follow your and her invitation and will join you. A challenge with a purpose, love it!

Aug 24, 2014 11:51 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Gratitude = I love the word.  I think this is a great idea for a challenge.

Aug 24, 2014 01:26 PM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

Nice idea.

My list, Aug 24:

a) I'm thankful that I realize I am still unschooled in some things; the idea that there is more to learn & discover makes every day one to which I look forward to.

b) I'm thankful for telephones.  It was great being able to call someone this evening and have a quick & fun conversation.  I can't see how difficult it must have been to work with clients before we were all so connected

c) I'm thankful for dvr's.  The ability to choose when I wish to relax and enjoy television has added a wonderful depth of choice to my life.

Aug 24, 2014 02:28 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Laura,

I am going to start this tomorrow as the site is going down in 30 minutes. I am excited to do this and may do it past 5 days. 

Aug 25, 2014 01:20 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Laura - I've seen 3 posts on your challenge from members I'm following, so need to try this!  Love it!

Aug 25, 2014 01:58 PM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Just found this post and want to express my gratitude for 5 days (at least). Thanks for the info about the contest.

Aug 29, 2014 01:17 PM