Welcome to this gratitude meditation.
Take some time to place yourself in a comfortable position.
Take a few deep breaths and let your chest rise and fall with each inhalation and each exhalation.
When you are ready,
Let your eyes drift closed.
As you continue to breathe slowly and deeply,
Let your attention rest gently on your breath.
Feeling the movement as it enters and exits your body.
Each time you exhale,
Let go of any tension,
Relaxing your face,
Your shoulders,
Your belly,
And your legs.
On your next exhale,
Settle your attention to the area around your heart.
Focus on the feelings of love,
Compassion,
Empathy,
And forgiveness.
With your attention on your heart center,
Bring to mind someone or something you are grateful for.
And as you continue with your easy,
Relaxed breathing,
Perhaps you feel gratitude for feeling alive or healthy.
Perhaps you are grateful for the abundance of nature that produces food to nourish your body and the beautiful scenery to nourish your soul.
Bring your attention to people who truly nourish you in your life and how they bless you with their presence.
Feeling gratitude for your own life and the many gifts you have been blessed with.
Now bring your attention to how this gratitude feels in the area around your heart.
With each inhale,
Let this feeling grow outwards,
Expanding to fill your chest,
Your arms,
And your hands,
Your legs and your feet.
Let this feeling grow outwards,
Expanding to fill your chest,
Your arms and your feet.
And now,
Even as you return your attention to your breath,
Let your body remember the sensations of your gratitude,
That gratitude that fills you up,
That fills up your life,
That appreciation,
That love,
That compassion and that care.
Let this feeling grow outwards,
Expanding to fill your chest,
Your arms,
Your feet,
