Hello,
I'm Joanne,
And together we step into ritual,
A timeless space where spirit,
Breath and nature weave as one.
Now this is a gratitude ritual and we're using a journal and a pen,
A candle,
White,
Gold or green,
Work beautifully,
A crystal if you wish,
You can use rose quartz,
Citrine or clear quartz,
They're all beautiful.
And you can have a cup of tea,
A cup of herbal tea to ground you.
Now gratitude journaling isn't just about listing what you're thankful for,
It's about slowing down enough to feel those blessings in your body and spirit.
When you write them down,
You're not only acknowledging the gifts of your life,
You're amplifying them.
It's like placing a spotlight on joy,
Comfort or connection and saying to the universe,
More of this please.
Some days it flows easily,
Sunshine,
A good cup of tea,
A kind word.
Other days it feels harder and that's where the real magic is.
Even in those moments,
You can notice something small,
A breath,
A moment of stillness,
A bird outside the window that shifts your perspective.
That's gratitude becoming alchemy.
It's also a mirror of your journey and over time when you look back through your pages,
You'll see patterns,
What nourishes you most,
What consistently brings you peace,
What your soul values,
It becomes both a practice and a map.
So let's create a sacred space.
Light your candle and place your crystal beside your journal.
Take three slow,
Deep breaths and on the inhale,
Invite and light and calm.
On the exhale,
Release any heaviness.
On the inhale,
Invite light and calm and exhale and release any heaviness.
Inhale and invite light and calm and exhale and release any heaviness.
Now close your eyes for a moment and place one hand on your heart and whisper softly,
I open to the blessings of this moment.
Now open your journal and write down three to five things you are grateful for today.
And after each one,
Pause and feel it fully.
Let your body soften into the gratitude instead of just listing.
And when you're finished,
Close your eyes,
Hold your crystal or simply place your hand on your heart.
Imagine your gratitude is a golden light radiating from your heart,
Filling your body and extending outward to bless your home,
Loved ones and the wider world.
And we'll seal this practice by whispering a closing affirmation.
I am surrounded by blessings and I carry gratitude as my light.
Now blow out your candle and imagine the smoke carrying your gratitude to the universe.
The ritual draws to a close,
Yet its magic flows on within you.
Trust your light and let it guide your path.
Namaste.
Thank you.
