{"id":228,"date":"2011-09-15T14:38:49","date_gmt":"2011-09-15T14:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marniepehrson.com\/unplugged\/?p=228"},"modified":"2011-09-15T14:39:36","modified_gmt":"2011-09-15T14:39:36","slug":"gratitude-is-the-gateway-to-revelation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marniekuhns.com\/unplugged\/2011\/09\/15\/gratitude-is-the-gateway-to-revelation\/","title":{"rendered":"Gratitude Is the Gateway to Revelation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you stuck for an idea? Struggling with a problem? Having trouble finding answers?  I&#8217;ve found gratitude to be the gateway to revelation. When I take time to count my blessings &#8212; and REALLY feel the gratitude for them, there&#8217;s a connection established between me and the heavens.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/p>\n<p>1) Start with a burning question. Get clear on what you want to know.<br \/>\n2) Express gratitude for what you already know or have. Feeling the gratitude is critical. 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