Give yourself a moment,
A moment to transition from whatever you were doing before and now moving into this practice.
Let's begin by just adjusting your position,
Perhaps a reminder to lengthen the spine,
To feel your body supported and allow yourself to take a deep and spacious breath here and now.
Today we're exploring gratitude,
Not just listing what we're grateful for,
But discovering what these things bring to us,
What is the deeper meaning beneath the surface.
In this practice I will ask you three times to bring to mind something you're grateful for today.
So let's begin.
First,
Remember it can be simple,
Small,
And ordinary.
Now complete this phrase silently or loud.
I am grateful for.
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Is it okay to go deeper and ask yourself,
What does this bring to me?
Does it bring connection,
Joy,
Or comfort?
Let yourself feel what this gratitude provides for you.
Complete the full thought.
I am grateful for.
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Because it brings me.
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Is it okay now if I share with you.
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I'm grateful for coffee this morning with my partner.
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Because it brought me a sense of connection and a gentle start to my day.
Now once again,
Bring to mind something you are grateful for.
Maybe it's a person,
A place,
A simple moment from your day.
I am grateful for.
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And again,
Go deeper.
What does this bring to me?
Maybe it's a feeling of being seen,
A reminder of your strength,
A sense of belonging.
Just notice what it gives you.
I am grateful for.
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Because it brings me.
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I would like to share with you again,
To let you know I'm doing the practice with you.
I'm grateful for music,
Because it gives me a way to feel.
To feel what I can't always say.
And finally,
One more time.
What else are you grateful for in this moment?
I am grateful for.
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And now that deeper question.
What does this bring to me?
What need does it meet?
What does it remind you of?
What does it allow you to feel or be?
I am grateful for.
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Because it brings me.
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And in sharing one more time,
Letting you know that I'm still here with you.
That I am grateful for my pet,
Because it gives me permission,
Permission to pause and be present.
Now go ahead and notice the breath.
What is the quality of your breath as you do this practice?
When you connect with what gratitude brings you,
Not just what you're grateful for,
Notice how it feels.
And when you're ready,
Gently return back to your day,
Evening or night,
Carrying this sense of gratitude with you.
Thank you for your presence and your practice.
