Step Into The Light- Morning Gratitude With Rumi

Welcome to this morning's meditation, inspired by the timeless words of the great poet Rumi. As we begin this new day, we invite you to open your heart and mind to the gift of gratitude. In this moment, we pause to acknowledge the abundance of life — the small and the grand, the seen and the unseen — that surrounds us.

Rumi reminds us that gratitude is not just an act but a way of being, a doorway to the deeper connection within ourselves and to the world. Through this practice, we will center ourselves in the present, embracing each breath as an expression of thankfulness. May this meditation guide you into a space of peace, clarity, and profound appreciation for the precious gift of this new day.

Let go of any distractions, and simply allow yourself to be present as we journey together in gratitude.

Transcript

Close your eyes.

Feel the breath moving through you.

Soft,

Steady,

Ancient.

A river flowing from some unseen source,

Always returning.

Rumi once wrote,

Be like a river in generosity,

Like the sun in compassion.

So this morning,

Let us begin with that.

Generous,

Generous in our gratitude,

Compassionate towards this body,

This breath,

This life.

Feel the first rays of sunlight spilling over the horizon,

Falling across your skin,

Seeping into the spaces between your ribs,

Filling the hollows of you with warmth like golden honey.

What is there to be grateful for?

The simple miracle of waking up.

The heartbeat drumming its quiet rhythm beneath your palm.

The way light moves across the walls,

Changing everything,

Yet asking for nothing.

Rumi reminds us,

Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.

So let it wrap around you now,

Let it fill the spaces that ache,

Let it soften whatever feels heavy.

This day is a gift,

This body a doorway,

This breath a whispered invitation.

Come,

Step into the light.

And when you are ready,

Open your eyes,

Carry this gratitude forward like the sun carries the day.

Reviews

A very uplifting meditation to commence my day. Thank you!

Thank you, Christopher for this wonderful reminder to be in gratitude. 🙏🏻💕🙏🏻

Beautiful meditation! Thank you for giving me a calm and peaceful beginning to my day. 🙏🏻💕

I feel like I'm glowing after listening to this. Very warming and positive. The best way to start a day ✨️✨️✨️