Every Day, Good Day

"Every Day, Good Day" is a brief meditation inspired by Ice Cube’s classic song and the surprising research revealing the rare conditions that made it his perfect day. This meditation invites you to reflect on the elements that make your day extraordinary. You’ll explore how even small moments can create a sense of joy and harmony through gratitude, visualization, and mindfulness.

Grounded in the idea that every day holds potential for greatness, this practice encourages you to cultivate positivity and embrace the beauty of now. Let this meditation guide you to finding your version of a "good day."

Transcript

This is a meditation to do in the presence of the natural world,

Away from the built environment.

We often describe the weather as beautiful only when it is dry,

Sun is shining,

And the temperature is modest.

This meditation invites you to consider the beauty in every moment of nature.

Whether inside looking out or outside amid nature,

Seek the possibilities that whatever you see,

Smell,

Taste,

Touch,

Hear,

Is nature's bounty and beauty.

Standing or seated,

What do you observe?

Not just the glow of sun,

The radiance of moon and stars,

But even the steely gray of clouds,

The obscurity of fog,

The patter of rain,

Seeing one's breath in the cold.

Expand your awareness such that all these too are beautiful.

When you do this meditation amid nature,

Whether sheltered or out,

Try to observe with each of your senses what is beautiful around you,

What is possible and inherent in nature that is calling to you.

Whether you think of it as traditionally good weather or unpleasant weather,

Stereotypically beautiful or not,

Attend to nature in all of its various forms,

Breathe with it,

Discerning its continual and continuous beauty in your place amid it all.

Blessings.