Hello,
I'm Lizil from the Eternal Tarot.
One of the most important practices we can do and a true gift to self is the practice of gratitude.
So here is a meditation that you can do either at the beginning of the day or the very end.
Make sure that you've turned off your phone and you are free from all interruption.
You can either sit or lie down,
Whatever is most comfortable for you.
And when you are ready,
Please close your eyes.
Now take a long,
Slow,
Deep breath in and then slowly exhale.
Feel any tension melting away as you gradually relax deeper with each breath.
Take another long,
Slow,
Deep breath in and exhale.
Feel yourself drifting into a state of deep relaxation.
Now continue to breathe slowly and gently as you bring your awareness to the top of your head.
Picture a warm,
Loving golden light spreading from the top of your head right down to your toes.
Feel your muscles relax as the light washes over you,
Surrounding and protecting you.
Take a few more deep breaths and relax deeply.
In the safe,
Relaxed state,
Reflect on all the things you are grateful for.
This may be loved ones.
Breathe in your lungs,
Breathe in the feeling of warmth as you imagine hugging somebody you love.
You may be grateful for the sunshine or fresh air or the tasty meal you've had just recently.
Whatever comes to mind for you,
Focus on that.
As each memory of the thing you are grateful for appears,
Visualize yourself saying the words thank you to each.
Picture that person you're grateful for standing in front of you.
Tell them how grateful you are for them and why.
Try to make the image and the feeling as real as you can.
Now if you are having a difficult time,
You may be finding it hard to come up with something to be grateful for.
Maybe in this time or this moment,
Ask God or a higher power or the highest part of yourself to reveal something to you that you may be grateful for.
Now allow the feeling of deep gratitude to enter your body.
Please notice where in your body the feeling is.
Take a few deep breaths and allow this feeling to expand.
Enjoy this amazing feeling that gratitude gives you.
Feel it washing away tension,
Negativity.
Now you can remain in this relaxed state as long as you wish.
When you're ready,
You can end your gratitude meditation with the following affirmation.
Thank you for the many,
Many things I have been bestowed with.
May these blessings multiply as I continue to notice and give thanks for them.
Now you can wiggle your toes and fingers.
Open your eyes.
Give yourself a moment to adjust.
Bring that feeling of gratitude with you as you go through your day or indeed if you drift off to sleep.
