In today's practice,
We will create a gentle space to connect with appreciation for yourself,
Honoring the person you are and the journey you are continuing to walk.
Allow yourself to settle into a comfortable position and take these next few moments as a gentle invitation to reconnect with yourself.
If it feels comfortable,
Close your eyes and begin to notice the natural rhythm of your breath.
Feel the body breathing in its own quiet way,
Allowing each breath to bring you a little more presence and ease.
Let yourself arrive exactly where you are,
Giving yourself this small moment of care at the beginning of your day.
Bring your attention to your body.
And notice the many ways it has supported you.
Your body has carried you through every morning.
Every conversation,
Every experience,
And every moment that has brought you here.
Take a moment to offer it a quiet thank you.
You might silently say,
Thank you,
Body,
For all the ways you support me.
Allow yourself to feel appreciation for the simple things your body does each day.
The breath that moves through you.
The heart that continues to beat.
The senses that allow you to experience the world around you.
So much is happening within you,
Often without needing your attention.
Now gently bring your awareness to your mind.
Notice all the ways your mind works on your behalf.
Learning,
Remembering,
Imagining,
Creating and helping you move through life.
Allow yourself to appreciate the effort it makes and the wisdom it carries.
You might silently say,
Thank you mind for all the ways you guide me.
Now bring your attention to your heart.
The part of you that feels,
Connects,
Cares and continues to open itself to life.
Take a moment to acknowledge the tenderness within you and the many ways you have continued to show up for yourself and for others.
Allow a sense of gratitude to move inward,
Like a warm light gently filling the space within you.
Simply allow yourself to offer kindness and appreciation to the person who has been with you through every chapter of your life.
Yourself.
Breathe in with appreciation for yourself.
Breathe out,
Allowing that appreciation to settle more deeply within you.
As you return to the rest of your day,
Carry this gentle reminder with you.
You are not only someone who gives gratitude,
You are also someone worthy of receiving it.
Take one final slow breath,
Feeling connected to yourself and to this new morning.
And whenever you are ready,
Gently open your eyes,
Bringing this sense of appreciation with you into the moments ahead.
