Summer is here and so is the anticipation of summer vacations. After the humdrum routine of work pressures, family responsibilities, and checking off the daily “to-do” lists, we all need a break.
We eagerly yearn for the carefree, schedule free, diet-free, throw your cares to the wind feeling of exhilarating emotions. We look forward to lounging in new digs, touring new places, and tasting new cuisine.
Anticipation or looking forward to something good about to happen acts as a powerful tool for happiness. From the Journal of Applied Research in Quality of Life, a study shows how anticipation affects us. For instance the largest boost in happiness comes from the PLANNING the vacation, more than the actual trip.
We get excited for the coming of the unknown. Wonder fills our intellects with the potential of a grand and glorious adventure.
The powerful tool of anticipation can turn our “everyday” into a “holiday”. Our minds and hearts have to be in the ready position, like a tennis player bouncing around expecting the incoming tennis serve. We can nurture anticipation through routine. Try this…
Here’s a daily morning prayer to develop the daily attitude of miracle seeking. Say this prayer before your feet even hit the ground to start your day off with grateful anticipation.
“I want to see, I expect to see, and I intend to see that every thing, every person, and every event that comes into my life today will work out for my highest good.” Thank you, Lord.
Expect miracles because we all know that God’s handiwork can be found in our every day life. A trace of the Divine is the Shared Presence that acts as our guiding map, like a treasure hunt.
Program yourself for positive outcomes, conditions, and events. Approach each day with a faith knowing that the best is yet to come.
No matter what happens look for the miracle or the silver lining, knowing that everything DOES work out for the best.
This habit of anticipation of only the best, will launch you into days of joy and happiness.
Enjoy the thrill of it all.
