End Of Day Gratitude Meditation

Settle in and let the day come to a gentle close with this soothing end-of-day gratitude meditation guided by Padma Gordon. Whether you are seated or already nestled into bed, this practice invites you to release the busyness of the day and turn softly toward all that went well.
Through slow, calming breaths, Padma guides you to revisit one small moment that felt good, whether it was the warmth of a morning beverage, a snuggle with a pet, a hug from someone you love, or sunlight streaming through a window. You will then turn that same kindness inward, appreciating something you did or a way you showed up today, and finally rest in gratitude for your breath, your body, and the simple gift of being right here.

Transcript

Hello friend, This is Padma Gordon and I want to invite you to practice an end of day gratitude meditation with me. So just take a moment and find a comfortable position. You can be seated or lying down. And then allow the eyes to gently close. Take a deep breath in through the nose. And slowly exhaling through the mouth. Let's do that again. In through the nose. And out through the mouth. One more time, Just really letting everything go. In through the nose and out through the mouth. And then gently allow your breathing to return to its natural rhythm. There's nothing to do or fix or figure out. The day is done. You made it through. And that in and of itself is enough. So let's take a few minutes. To softly turn and look back at the hours behind you. And I invite you to think of one small moment today that felt good. Doesn't have to be anything big or grand. Perhaps you enjoyed the warmth of your morning beverage. Or maybe a little snuggle with your pet. Or perhaps you shared a warm hug with someone in your world today. Maybe it was how the sun streamed in through your window. Mmm, Just take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for these gifts. Thank you for these blessings, These sacred moments. And now, I invite you to turn that same flavor of kindness and appreciation inward. Think of one thing you did today that you can appreciate. It can be something small. Maybe you are patient in a challenging moment. Maybe you kept going when you were tired. Or maybe you showed up for someone in your life. With care and kindness. Taking a moment to appreciate something you did. Or a way of being. Just let yourself receive your own recognition. Appreciate yourself. Appreciate yourself. You deserve it. Just take some breaths and let that sink in. Take some breaths. Allowing yourself to receive the goodness. That you are showering down upon yourself. And finally. . . Take a moment, Moment to feel gratitude for simply being right here. Through your breath. For a quiet moment. And for how your beautiful body carried you through the day. So take a deep, Full breath in and hold it gently at the top. And release. Let's do it again, Breathing in gratitude. Just holding it for a moment. And then breathing out. Releasing anything. You no longer need. Allow your body to be softened. Allow your mind to be still. You have done enough, My friend. You have done enough. You are enough. You are enough. Really taking that in. Pausing for another moment or two. Allowing gratitude to circulate through your whole body and being. Infusing every cell and fiber of you. And then when you're ready. You can carry this feeling of gratitude with you. As you rest. As you rest deeply. Good night. Sweet dreams, Friend. Sweet dreams.