When should you start a gratitude practice?
How about right now? That’s right, it takes just a moment, and you can do it any time at all.
This time of year can be filled with anxiety and stress, even though the ads on TV show happy shoppers and functional family get-togethers. When you focus on your stress, it tends to grow. So give yourself a break for a few moments to appreciate the positive in your life.
Take a deep breath and relax. Invite your mind to be open to gratitude. What drifts in? Loved ones, pets, home, work, play? Now stay open to more – gratitude for your heart, goodness, love, humor, style, brains, talents and gifts. What else are you grateful for?
Notice how your body feels when you’re in gratitude. Breathe it in so you remember.
Repeat again soon. May it become your new habit.
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| Published on November 28th, 2011 | | Posted by Amy |
