Is there a shortcut to manifesting miracles a question of great interest to many learned philosophers. It is often said, "The intention or attitude we bring to life situations, determines what we create. It is my belief that how we choose to see the world, shapes how we respond to life's challenges.

For many of us who have encountered strong challenges, pain and illness, the death of loved ones, and near death experiences, we have learned to feel grateful and appreciate all that life represents.

It is easy to be grateful when times are pleasant but what of those other moments when difficulties arise. That is when we wonder, What is there to be grateful for? Yet even in our darkest hours, there is always a gift... an opportunity for growth The challenges we face help make us stronger and more compassionate loving beings. Painful times can be seen as "letting go of something old" as we open up to something new.

Gratitude is seldom instantaneous often taking its own sweet time for us to gain insight. By learning to appreciate what we have, we increase our ability to harvest the abundance of God's blessings.

If you have found yourself walking through life in darkness with only a brief glimpse of light in times of need, you may be ready to discover how gratitude can change the way you view life.

Can you believe that an “attitude of gratitude” is like a magnet; attracting beautiful, powerful spirit energies? Focusing gratitude on anything makes it grow. Gratitude is a tangible miraculous force enriching and deepening the fabric of our lives. Try it and see what happens. Give thanks and be grateful for all things in your life including situations and events that are challenging. In everything give thanks, when you first rise and when you retire.