We all have fears in our life.

We have fears of losing what we have.

Be it our health, loved ones, family, status or our security.

We may feel a tremendous sense of insecurity when

we constantly fear losing what we have.

Sometimes this fear of losing something compels us to hang

onto the idea of wanting it without really appreciating it.

The fear of losing something compels us

to have an illusion of having that thing which will keep us

happy and satisfied.

We may be healthy now.

If we focus on the fear of losing our health in the future

are we really happy and joyful  for what we have now?

We may have children.

If we focus on the fear of losing them

are we really happy and joyful  with what we have now?

We may have a good paying job.

If we focus on the fear of losing our job

are we really happy and joyful with what we have now?

What is the source of our unhappiness of having things

but not enjoying them now?

The fear of losing things that we have is like

a person being bitten by a poisonous snake which

requires an anti-dote to counter of the poison.

What is the anti-dote to the fear of the losing

our loved ones, our assets and our relationships?

The anti-dote is gratitude

which can be expressed at a physical, mental and energetic level.

Do we really appreciate

our loved ones

our health

our jobs

if we rarely acknowledge them

verbally, emotionally and energetically?

Regular gratitude brings to focus our blessings.

Regular gratitude greatly softens the possible loss of things in the future.

True wealth is not found in the acquisition of things

but is realized by expressing gratitude.

 Copyright . 2010 by Shervin Hojat