Amazing Hands – An Exercise in Body Gratitude

A space for quiet reflection leads to a period of mindfulness meditation encouraging a sense of gratitude for your body especially your taken for granted hands. This moment of mindfulness will conclude with a suggested exercise to generate a feeling of gratitude for the body

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The bell reminder to “ be here now” is brilliant! Thank you🙏🏼😌

Tony, thank you for this body amazement/appreciation contemplation. It made me chuckle to myself because this has been the beauty and smorgasbord that complements the discomforts and insecurities of getting older and being retired. I now have all the time in the world to appreciate my body, to turn my mind to what I value, to read and listen to resources of all kinds that encourage me to stretch my mind into the universe and marvel at how it is and what may be happening in it that we can neither perceive nor comprehend.
I have all kinds of stuff going wrong on any given day. Arthritis in my hands interferes with many activities I like to do. My memory and ability to focus are not what they were when I worked in the molecular biology labs and deciphered data or wrote papers about the results—and the growing unreliability of my mental abilities is frightening and unsettling. And of course, my knees, my back, and now my feet may be stiff and achy and slow down whatever I’m trying to do.
All of this is a terrific reminder to appreciate and care for my body and brain to whatever extent I can. So I exercise to maintain joint mobility in the face of arthritis. Cook and eat healthy food—which, luckily is the most delicious food there is. Walk a lot, every day, someplace beautiful, in nature or in the neighborhood. Find activities where I can meet new people…. While I can…while I can!
So, all the disadvantages and problems of aging are a tremendous inspiration to appreciate and work to maintain my body and all its failing parts, my increasingly dubious mental faculties, and the world around.
Sorry for the long blah-blah, and I hope it’s a little entertaining! But that’s what came to mind when I listened to this meditation!
Thanks again, Tony! Have a great rest of your day, and thank you for your work, as always.
Donna

It’s sobering to imagine even a few hours of inconvenience in this way - thank you, Tony, for the reminder of the wonder that is our body (as I type with my dominant hand!) 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Another compelling reflection, beautifully delivered. Thank you.

Loved this meditation! I have learned the hard way to appreciate all my body parts. Injuries have given me that opportunity to do so. Your idea is a much healthier way to learn and appreciate yourself.
I hope it’s a beautiful day for you. Blessings 🙏🏻💕