Consider what you are thankful for and take five minutes to reflect on it. I strongly encourage you to begin this 5-Minute Guided Gratitude Meditation practice either first thing in the morning or immediately before going to bed. It is an excellent training method.
"If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough." — Meister Eckhart
The practice of gratitude is a potent remedy for negative feelings, as it helps alleviate tension and anxiety while fostering emotional well-being. In the end, cultivating an attitude of thankfulness is not merely a routine; rather, it is a transformative way of life that enriches our lives by fostering joy, compassion, and inner peace.
Have you ever felt the tranquil essence of life throbbing through you, giving you the energy you need with each breath? You have the capacity to embody this vivacious energy. Your body is a miracle and a gift, allowing you to see this wonderful world. Your body is a blessing that has been bestowed upon you.
Throughout the day, I encourage you to cultivate an attitude of thankfulness. Even if you initially perceive an event as negative, you can still learn something beneficial from it.
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We appreciate your interest in today's Meditation
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Life Skills podcast. We sincerely grateful for
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your support. Begin by sitting in a comfortable
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position. Spine straight and palms in your lap
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facing downwards. When you feel ready, gently
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close your eyes. Begin by taking a deep breath.
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in through your nose, feeling your lungs expand
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fully and hold your breath at the top. When you're
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ready, release the breath powerfully through
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your mouth. And at the bottom of that exhale,
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repeat this again, inhaling through your nose,
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filling up your lungs, holding your breath at
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the top. And when you're ready, forcefully letting
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the air come out through your mouth and one last
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time at the end of that breath inhale through
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your nose hold your breath at the top and when
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you're ready let it go At the end of this breath
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return to breathing at a pace that is comfortable
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for you in through your nose and out through
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your mouth throughout this entire meditation.
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The space between thoughts, the space between
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breaths is a space where all wisdom and self
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-acceptance exists. It is time to feel that for
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yourself. Let yourself be taken to a crystal
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clear beach. Feeling your feet on the sand. Feeling
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the air rushing against your skin so gently.
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Feeling the sun on your face and breathing in
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the scents of the ocean, the salty air, the freshness.
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And notice a bench up ahead facing the ocean.
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You are all alone out here. It is peaceful and
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calm. It is just you, the water, and occasional
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birds flying by. And so you walk over to the
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bench, letting yourself rest, sitting down and
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looking out at the vast blue ocean, extending
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all the way out. from left to right and all the
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way to the horizon take a deep breath here then
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release in this moment just let yourself be open
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and willing to love and accept yourself as you
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are there is nothing to change there is no other
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way you need to be breathe in deeply to this
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truth feel this truth in the space between your
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thoughts in the space between your breath. And
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on your next inhale, breathe in very deeply,
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feeling your stomach expand fully, holding your
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breath at the top. And when you're ready, exhale
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with a long audible sigh. Be proud of yourself
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for doing this work. And when you're ready, gently
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bring your awareness to the room around you,
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opening your eyes as it feels good to you.
