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Begin Each Day with Gratitude
Gratitude is one of my favorite topics because I have found it to be the secret to my happiness. When we focus on what we are thankful for, we can’t possibly be unhappy. I love this season because it is the time of year when many people turn their focus toward gratitude.
I think one of the best ways to ensure you have a great day is to begin it in a state of gratitude. Whether it be writing in a gratitude journal, just thinking about what you are grateful for when you first wake up in the morning, or beginning your day with a guided gratitude meditation, they are all ways to make sure your day is started in a positive light, and that sets the tone for the rest of the day.
I believe every person and experience we encounter each day is a gift. When I first wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is write in my journal and write about some of the things I am most thankful for (a new day, my health, family, etc.). I also pray for help in recognizing and appreciating the gift in each person and experience I will encounter that day.
For the past 17 days, I have also added a new gratitude exercise to my daily routine. I have been doing a guided meditation called “21 Days of Gratitude”. Each day has a different theme and mentor. The mentor for today’s meditation (Day 17) is Panache Desai, who is one of my favorite spiritual teachers. His voice is calm and relaxing and is a meditation in itself. There are 4 days left in the program, but you can go back and listen to the meditations from some of the previous days as well. You need to register with your e-mail address, but it is free. The meditations each day are about 12-13 minutes, and in my opinion, certainly worth the time out of my day to ensure the day begins in a positive way and is filled with gratitude. I highly recommend checking it out! 🙂
Peace & blessings! 🙂
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” ~ Meister Eckhart