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Daily Message No. 2 - You Get To Wake Up Everyday

by Dana Retzlaff

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Meditation
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Recorded on September 5, 2025: This short and heartfelt talk serves as a gentle reminder of the miracle we often take for granted: waking up in the morning. Each day you open your eyes, life gives you another chance — a chance to love, to connect, to create, to grow, and to experience the beauty of being alive. Gratitude doesn’t have to wait for big achievements or faraway goals; it begins with the simple truth that life itself is the greatest gift. When you start your day with this awareness, everything shifts. Your mind opens to joy, your heart expands with love, and even the smallest moments feel meaningful. This session will guide you back to presence, appreciation, and the realization that you already have everything you need right here, right now.

GratitudeMindfulnessPersonal GrowthLife AppreciationMotivationDaily RoutineMorning GratitudeLife CelebrationOvercoming ChallengesMindset ShiftDaily Renewal

Transcript

Hey love,

You know,

Sometimes we forget how big the simple things are,

Like just waking up in the morning.

Do you realize how many people don't get the chance?

So many people pass away in their sleep.

So many live with heavy day seizes,

With challenges that feel impossible to overcome.

Some even lose hope completely and don't want to go on.

But you?

You woke up today.

Isn't that something to celebrate?

The moment you open your eyes in the morning,

No matter the weather,

No matter what's on your to-do list,

No matter the challenges,

You got another chance.

Another chance to make this day the best day of your life.

Another chance to love,

To be with your people,

To see your family,

To help someone,

To bring kindness into the world.

Another chance to create new experiences,

To make your life special.

And when you start your day with that thought,

With gratitude,

It changes everything.

It sets your mind up for success,

For love,

For happiness,

For joy.

Sometimes we think gratitude has to be for the big things,

Far in the future,

Things we have to work so hard to get.

But really,

Everything you need is already here.

Life itself is the gift.

Waking up is the miracle.

So tomorrow morning,

When you open your eyes,

Just pause for a moment and feel that gratitude.

You already have everything you need.

Meet your Teacher

Dana RetzlaffKarlsruhe, Germany

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Recent Reviews

Debb

September 6, 2025

Great reminder - it begins with the simplest of actions - opening our eyes. 🙏🏻

Steve

September 5, 2025

Such a simple concept, and yet I still struggle with it. I've been impoverished and downtrodden in my heart and mind for so long I somehow still believe that's who I am. But it's not true. I'm abundant in all areas. I'm healhy and happy most of the time. I'm thriving. Thanks for the reminder!

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