A Good Day, A Grateful Day

This short guided practice, from beloved teacher Br. David Steindl-Rast awakens us to the wonders of our world, reminds us about what truly matters, and invites us to notice the everyday gifts of our lives. “So you think this is just another day in your life? It’s not just another day. It is the one day that is given to you…today.”

Transcript

You think this is just another day in your life?

It's not just another day.

It's the one day that is given to you today.

It's a gift.

It's the only gift that you have right now.

The only appropriate response is gratefulness.

If you learn to respond as if it were the first day in your life and the very last day,

Then you will have spent this day very well.

Begin by opening your eyes and be surprised that you have eyes you can open.

That incredible array of colors that is constantly offered to us for pure enjoyment.

Look at the sky.

We so rarely look at the sky.

We so rarely note how different it is from moment to moment with clouds coming and going.

Open your eyes.

Look at that.

Look at the faces of people you meet.

Each one has an incredible story behind their face.

Not only their own story,

But the story of their ancestors.

And all that life from generations and from so many places all over the world flows together and meets you here like life giving water if you only open your heart and drink.

Open your heart to the incredible gifts that civilization gives to us.

You flip a switch and there is electric light.

Turn a faucet and there is warm water and cold water and drinkable water.

A gift that millions and millions in the world will never experience.

And so I wish you that you will open your heart to all these blessings and let them flow through you.

And everyone whom you will meet on this day will be blessed by you.

Just by your presence.

Let the gratefulness overflow into blessing all around you.

And then it will really be a good day.

Reviews

Beautiful words with reminders we all need. I am grateful for this message.✨🙏🏽✨

Lovely remind to recognize the things that we take for granted. Open your eyes to the wonders big and small and be grateful.

Powerful words. Got emotional!
Thank you for sharing this with us!

Thank you for this beautiful reminder of blessed with each day of ease and peace
Namaste 🙏🏻 🇨🇦🌞☺️

Wonderful! Has made me greatful on a deeper level. Today is full of gifts in every moment 🙏🏾✨

I love listening to this one. It makes me smile every time and reminds me how blessed I am 🥰

So sweet. I had a smile the whole time. Thank you for this blessing. 🙏❤️🌈

This was a great way to start my morning. Thanks. 😊

Very inspiring and grounded in joyful gratitude. Thank you 🙏

Loved this meditation and it’s message! Blessings to you! 🙏❤️

I loved that SO much!! Thank you! It made me emotional, just thinking how lucky I am that I get to live where I live. ❤️🙏🥰🌼🦋🌻

That was 5 min of pure and joyful poetry. There was not an intrusive negative thought that could get past the smile that organically grew on my face and in my heart during the capturing and reminders of such poignant moments. Thank you

This is beautiful and brought tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you. 🙏🏻

Fantastic!! thank you for the reminder 💗
Very grateful to hear this this again

Such a short but powerful and joyous message! Thank you!

Love this. No breathing required. Calming, soothing and inspiring.

Very beautiful, thank you very much for this lovely way of starting my day.

What a beautiful meditation/talk. Danke schön and blessings. 🌻🤍 : )

Beautiful reminder to be present and savor each moment with gratitude. Thank you!

Awesome message yet again from Br. Steindal-Ross! Highly recommended.