Starting your day with gratitude will not only set your mind on the right path, it will change your overall view of the world. You see, when gratitude is our focus throughout our day our mind literally expands and our heart opens to receive the abundance you desire.
Read through the following and craft out your own gratitude list, so you can start your morning off in the right direction.
I wake up feeling thankful.
Being grateful makes me happier and healthier.
I experience more joy and healing.
My relationships grow stronger and closer.
I reduce my stress levels and boost my confidence.
I count my blessings.
I meditate on the meaning and abundance in my life.
I appreciate my body and mind.
Being able to think and move enables me to work towards my goals and enjoy my favorite activities.
I cherish my loved ones.
I treat my partner with kindness and respect. I play with my children and read them bedtime stories. I listen to a friend who is struggling.
I savor simple pleasures.
I notice the taste and texture of my food. I appreciate objects and devices that provide me with comfort and convenience. I marvel at the beauty and power of nature.
I keep a journal.
I remind myself of my advantages to avoid taking them for granted.
I express my thanks. I tell others about the positive difference they make in my life. I return favors with my own acts of kindness or look for ways to pay them forward.
I live mindfully.
I make peace with my past disappointments. I stay alert to the opportunities that surround me now.
I practice my faith.
I celebrate the presence of the divine in my life.
Today, I cultivate gratitude. I am thankful for my life and the riches that I enjoy.
I feel calm and content.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. Why is it important to express gratitude in my actions as well as my words?
2. What would my life be like without my family and friends?
3. Why is gratitude transformational?
Listen to the mediation below to release old and stagnate energy, and replace it with the needs you have in your life.