Begin The Workday With Gratitude

We often take ordinary things, like the start of a new workday, for granted. There are no reruns. Each moment comes and goes. None will come again. This practice offers three minutes to pause, experience gratitude and center. Start your day with appreciation and joy.

Transcript

Hello there.

You made it to work safely.

Let's take a few moments just to pause and arrive in this space and time.

Let everything that came before now,

The traffic and bad drivers,

Let that fall away and take a moment to really set yourself up with some good intentions for the kind of day you'd like to have.

So maybe as we begin you'll have a deep breath or if that doesn't feel good in your body,

Maybe you'll take a moment to ground,

Noticing your bottom on your chair or your feet on the floor.

And really just allow yourself to arrive in this space as we begin.

You're here now.

Let this ordinary moment be one of celebration.

Breathe deeply and take it all in.

The blessing of having arrived safely,

Of departing from a place to call home.

Settle into the sacredness of this ordinary moment.

It will not come again.

And like everyone before it,

It will pass.

Let it not pass lightly.

Choose to notice and savor it as one slice of this whole sweet,

Swift life.

And give thanks.

Give thanks for health,

Even if it isn't perfect.

And thanks for second chances and sound sleep or even not so sound sleep.

Thanks for all the people who add so much to our lives.

Those who teach and heal,

Those who prepare food and serve,

Those who build and create,

And those who make us laugh as well as those who stick around even when we don't feel like smiling.

Let's give thanks.

And let's connect to the inspiration we need to add to the lives of others,

Each in our own way.

To honor our interdependence and foster the connections that help us all thrive.

To bring forth our unique gifts and talents and to do good work with an open heart.

Let us today be kind and patient,

Not only with others but with also ourselves.

We have been blessed to greet another day.

Let us greet it with appreciation and joy.

Because indeed,

This moment,

This life,

Though imperfect,

Is a moment of celebration.

Breathe deeply and take it all in.

This is your day.

Make the most of it.

Namaste.

Reviews

Every track I listen to from Barbara, I love. Her voice is that of a friend.

Barbara, you are an exceptional mindfulness teacher. This meditation offered positivity and wisdom to uplift my morning and the rest of my day. Thank you!

Thanks for the reminder to be grateful for all my blessings

Soothing! Four minutes of peace before my day begins.

Awesome! I plan to play this at work and listen as a group when my coworkers arrive this morning. Thank you!! Namaste

That was lovely and light and rejuvenating! Thank you!

I give thanks today for all beings 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Barbara ❤️❤️❤️
Namaste

Great words for starting my day. Thank you and Namaste 🙏🏽

I really enjoy your meditations Barbara. Thank you 🙏

An excellent and calming way to start the work day.

thank you, great quick reminder to be grateful to be alive no matter our circumstances

Pacing was a bit fast, but the meditation was excellent! Thank you 🙏🏾

Another wonderful meditation from this teacher. I appreciated the suggestions of what/who to be grateful for. So many people doing the best they can to help us. Thank you for offering this. 💛

It made me feel centered and grateful, despite the chaotic circumstances. Your meditations truly make the world better. Thank you for creating and expressing the positive change we all need. You're true healer!

I LOVED this practice. Perfect for getting relaxed and grounded right before a long day at work.

Lovely! Thank you!

So glad I found Barbara & this meditation! Wonderful!

Lovely for a Monday morning

Thank you! A nice reminder to enjoy every moment, to remember each has a blessing.

A beautiful way to start the day! Being grateful and in the moment.