Grateful For Gratitude Guided Meditation

When we take a few moments to consciously appreciate all the good things we have in our life; and oddly enough even the suffering we face, life becomes sweeter. By practising gratitude regularly, we open our hearts, acknowledge what we might overlook or take for granted, and are actively thankful for living through another day. The practice of gratitude allows us to face our weaknesses and the darker moments in our lives with greater acceptance.

Transcript

Namaste. Take a few seconds to make yourself comfortable. Let your eyes gently close. Whenever you're ready, I'd like to invite you to take three deep breaths in through the nostrils and exhale a long, Slow breath out from your mouth, Just to tap into the vagus nerve. As you continue to breathe in a comfortable, Slow and deep breath, Please let your awareness rest on the movement of your breath as it enters and leaves your body. Being very aware of the breath flowing in and out. Each time you exhale, Let go of any tension and soften your face. Relax your shoulders, Your belly, And your legs. On your next exhale, Bring your attention to your heart center. Where the Anahata chakra resides, Focusing on feelings of love, Compassion, Empathy, And forgiveness. Relax. With your dharana or focus on your heart center, Please think of someone or something that you are grateful for. As you continue to take soft, Gentle, Calming breaths, Take a few moments to feel grateful for being alive and healthy. Moving your awareness, Now to just feel a sense of gratitude. Where the abundance of nature produces food to nourish your body and the beauty of nature for nourishing your soul. And being keenly aware of any sensations that arise with these feelings of gratitude. Relax. Relax. I'd like to now invite you to think of the people who truly bring value to your life and how they bless you with their presence. I'd like to now invite you to think of the people who truly bring value to your life and how they bless you with their presence. Taking a few moments to now feel a little gratitude for your own life and the many gifts you have been blessed with. Gently returning your awareness. To your heart center. Noticing and just observing how this gratitude feels around your heart center. And with each inhale allow this feeling to spread outwards. Expanding to fill your chest, Your arms and hands, Your legs and feet. Until you feel this gratitude and the sensations rising all the way to the crown of your head. The Sahasrara chakra. And with each inhale allow this feeling to spread outwards. And with each inhale allow this feeling to spread outwards. As you return your attention to your breath, Let your body remember the sensations of your gratitude. And with each inhale allow this feeling to spread outwards. And with each inhale allow this feeling to spread outwards. Namaste.