Ah, Sage, you are so right. I need to be careful not to go overboard...I tend to be an "all or nothing" type of person ...so slow and steady, and putting as you say into my heart and soul the intent of recognizing and thanking H is the way to go...a few things at a time.
Maybe that's why he's responded negatively sometimes, although I was sincere I came on to strong? In the Sally Conway book, she says to keep affirming and recognizing, even if they respond negatively, because even if they arent able to accept the affirmations at the time because of where their own heads are at (or arent?) they are internalizing it a some level and it does add up....so....slow but steady...with no expectation of a response from H.
Funny, I actually became aware that I was walking around the house this morning muttering "no expectations, no expectations) over and over under my breath....
Really there are so many things to be appreciative of, even if things arent what I want them to be.