“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” ― Karl Barth
In today's meditation, we learn how to recharge our gratitude batteries. If we are tired, upset, or stressed, then our heart is closed and we are not able to feel or express real gratitude.
Genuine gratitude comes from a feeling of contentment, safety, and being welcomed in your life – what Buddha called the “gladdened heart.”
This natural energy of gratitude is awakened when we meditate. Our intention in meditation will be to invite this warm attitude of appreciation into our awareness and perception. With this recharged heart of thankfulness we will find reason to be grateful wherever we look.
CENTERING THOUGHT
I am gladdening my heart.
SANSKRIT MANTRA
Ananda Hum
I am bliss.
JOURNAL:
1. Write down the things in your life that most gladden your heart. These could be as simple as breathing pure mountain air on a hike or feeling the warmth of the morning sun on your cheek.
* the early mornings. peaceful, quiet, and coffee
* studying and learning new things on my spiritual journey
* wine and movies with my love at night
2. Close your eyes, place your attention in your heart, and reflect on the people you are most grateful for. Now, write down what this experience made you feel.
* Blessed. Wanting to continue feeding these positive thoughts and never stop working on taking control of my mind.
3. Describe the most beautiful thing you saw today and how you felt about it.
* the SUN! feeling it's warmth on my skin. It was the most therapeutic moment in awhile
Xo,
Annie
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