Morning Practice: Choose Gratitude

Transform any moment into happiness with this gentle gratitude practice. In just minutes, discover the ancient secret that turns ordinary mornings into sacred beginnings. As you soften into three simple gratitude reflections, feel your heart naturally opening to the joy that's already here. Experience how 'gratitude everywhere' creates 'happiness anywhere' — a truth you can carry into every moment of your day.

Transcript

Gratitude everywhere,

Happiness anywhere.

Let's take a few moments together to feel how gratitude opens the door to happiness right here,

Right now.

Soften your gaze as if looking through gentle morning light.

And breathe slowly three times.

With each exhale release any tension.

Your breath is your anchor drawing you into this moment of grace.

Now bring to mind someone who cares for you or inspires you.

See their face,

Feel their presence.

Give thanks for the ways your life is more beautiful because of them.

Let this warmth fill your heart.

Next,

Turn inward.

Think of a quality you carry,

Your strength,

Your kindness,

Your awareness.

This is a divine gift within you.

Silently say,

I'm grateful for this wondrous gift within me.

Finally,

Reflect on a blessing in your life right now.

It could be your family,

Your work,

Your faith,

Or simply this very breath.

Feel deeply,

I'm so very grateful for this in my life.

Let gratitude fill your whole being.

Gratitude everywhere,

Happiness anywhere.

When you're ready,

Gently return to the room.

Carry this truth with you.

Gratitude is the key to happiness anytime,

Anywhere.

Aum,

Shanti.

Reviews

That was lovely and helped me smile and turn my heart to gratitude! Thank you!

Just a wonderful way to begin a new day, eith gratitude!

Thank you Shireen for the reminder of how grateful I am for my people and my abilities. Om Shanti