Welcome back to Day 7 as we conclude our 7-Day Grace and Gratitude Meditation Series.
Today's focus is Gratitude for the Sacred Ordinary.
Life is shaped and sweetened by the simplest of moments,
The warmth of sunlight across the floor in the early morning,
The familiar rise and fall of a loved one's voice,
The laughter of a child,
A familiar smell,
Or the quiet rhythm of an unscheduled day unfolding in its own gentle way.
Gratitude really helps us discover that the sacred,
The magical,
Lives inside every day,
Reminding us that holiness is often subtle,
Humble,
And very easily overlooked.
The sacred's not always loud.
It often arrives tucked inside the smallest of gestures,
The meeting of eyes of a stranger,
And doing something kind for someone,
The warmth of a cup of tea in your hands,
The glimmer of the stars at night as we glance out the window,
A shared laugh with a friend,
Or the soft companionship of a routine that we're so used to and feel so comfortable in.
These moments become anchors of a life lived fully awake.
When we direct our gratitude towards these simple and small things,
Our whole world begins to soften and shimmer in new ways.
The ordinary can become holy.
The everyday becomes beloved.
Gratitude reveals that magic isn't rare.
It's simply waiting for us to slow down and notice what an amazing and beautiful reality we have when we become fully alive to all that is around us and so magical.
As we prepare to meditate together,
Let's take a moment to consider our centering thought.
I find grace in the moments I once overlooked.
I find grace in the moments I once overlooked.
It's a reminder that the small,
Simple moments are often the most profound.
So close your eyes softly,
Rest your hands gently in your lap or on your knees,
Palms up in a gesture of openness and receiving,
Or palms down if grounding feels right for you today.
Now let's gently introduce the mantra.
Notice grace.
Notice grace.
Whenever you feel distracted by thoughts,
Noises or feelings,
Anything in the environment,
Gently invite your focus back to the mantra,
To your breath and to the present moment.
Please continue with your meditation.
I'll mind the time starting and ending with a soft bell.
Notice grace.
Notice grace.
Notice grace.
Notice grace.
It's time to release your mantra.
Continue to sit restfully for a few moments and when you feel ready,
Open your eyes.
Carry our centering thought with you throughout your day.
I find grace in the moments I once overlooked.
I find grace in the moments I once overlooked.
May you move through your day rooted in grace,
Growing toward what's calling you next.
Thank you so much for your practice and thank you so much for joining me on this seven-day grace and gratitude journey.
