Welcome to this meditation to start your day with gratitude.
I'm Sarasen Akroche and I'll be your guide today.
I'm recording this on Thanksgiving day,
November 26th,
From my home office in Switzerland.
But gratitude is not just for Thanksgiving,
But for every day.
So this is your moment to pause and reflect on the blessings in your life,
Both big and small.
So let's set a positive and abundance-focused tone to carry with you throughout the day.
Let's begin.
Go ahead and find a comfortable position.
You can be seated or lying down,
With your hands gently resting in your lap or at your sides.
If it feels safe,
Gently close your eyes,
Or maybe they're closed already.
And now take a deep breath in through your nose,
Filling your lungs completely.
Hold it for a moment.
And now exhale slowly through your mouth,
Releasing any tension or heaviness.
Let's do this again.
Take a deep breath in.
And this time,
Imagine that you're breathing in gratitude and peace.
Hold it briefly.
And as you exhale,
Let go of any stress or distractions,
Allowing yourself to just be fully present in this moment.
Now bring your attention to your body.
Notice how it feels as you begin this new day.
Starting at the top of your head,
We'll slowly scan down through your body,
Softening any areas of your body that are feeling heavy.
So,
Let's start with your forehead.
Relax your forehead,
Your brow,
And all the tiny muscles around your eyes.
And now move down to your jaw.
Unclench it if it was clenched.
And let your shoulders drop away from your ears.
Now feel your chest rise and fall gently with your breath.
And soften your belly.
And let your arms and hands become really heavy at your side.
And now feel how this relaxation flows down to your legs and all the way to your toes.
And feel your body supported,
At ease,
And open to gratitude.
Now imagine standing in a beautiful garden as the morning sun begins to rise.
The air is fresh.
And the gentle warmth of the sun touches your skin.
This is a place of abundance where every flower,
Tree,
And blade of grass exists in harmony.
And offers beauty and nourishment.
As you stand here,
Take a moment to reflect on one thing you are grateful for in your life.
Let this thought fill your heart,
Spreading a sense of warmth and appreciation through your whole body.
And now think of another blessing.
Maybe a relationship,
An experience,
Or another moment of joy.
Feel the gratitude for this expand within you,
Like the sunlight spreading over the garden.
And finally,
Bring to mind something you might usually overlook.
Something very small,
But meaningful.
Something like the sound of birds,
The softness of your pajama,
Or just the steady rhythm of your breath.
Find your own small,
But meaningful thing.
And just let this sense of gratitude anchor you in the present moment.
Take a deep breath.
And as you exhale,
Silently repeat the following affirmations.
I am grateful for this new day.
I carry an abundance of blessings within me.
I choose to focus on the good that surrounds me.
I begin my day with a heart full of gratitude.
Feel these affirmations settle into your being,
Becoming your truth for the day ahead.
And now bring to mind one small act you can do today to express your gratitude.
Maybe you share a kind word,
Help someone,
Or simply pause to appreciate the beauty around you.
What is one small act you can do today to express your gratitude?
And now take one more deep breath,
Filling your body with a sense of peace and appreciation.
Feel this energy of gratitude within you,
Steady and uplifting,
As you prepare to step into your day.
And now bring your awareness back to your breath.
And just let your body breathe for you for another moment,
Without effort.
And slowly start to bring your awareness back to this moment.
Wiggle your fingers and toes,
And when you feel ready,
You can open your eyes and carry this sense of gratitude and abundance with you as you move through your day.
Namaste.
Thank you for spending this time with me today.
I'm grateful for you and wish you an amazing day.
Take care.
