Gratitude is a creative force of the heart that liberates, transforms, heals, and blesses whatever it embraces.

Much has been studied and written about the benefits of a gratitude practice, including stress reduction, better sleep, decreased inflammation, a feeling of fulfillment, and an overall positive mood. It benefits our well-being, and gratitude is reciprocal for those receiving your offering. 

Here is a practice to weave into your daily routine. It takes about 10 minutes.

Daily Practice: Circle of Gratitude

Time: 10 Minutes

• This is a great practice to explore first thing in the morning or towards the end of the day.

• Find quiet space—in your home, a garden, or somewhere out in nature.

• Place yourself in the center of an imaginary circle about the width of your arms.

• Ideally, you are standing so you can physically embody this practice. That said, do what's right for your body.

• You will pivot around the circle's center like the hands of a clock, offering one gratitude at a time.

• Invite who and what you offer gratitude to the edge of your circle. 

• Express your appreciation silently or out loud.

• Pivot to the right and repeat with another offering of gratitude until you've come full circle.

Suggestions

I Am Grateful For:

• The abundance I have in my life such as:

• This body

• All is okay at this moment.

• My wellbeing

• My relative/s: (name whoever calls to you)

• My friend/s: (name whoever calls to you)

• My allies: (name whoever calls to you)

• Nature (the sun, the elements, whatever speaks to you) 

• Other than human beings—the four-legged and winged- all living beings in nature. 

• What I can’t see—whatever Mystery has in the works that’s hidden, invisible, or active behind the scenes.

• The teachers are showing up in the form of challenging experiences.

• The ground beneath my feet.

These are just a starting point; make this your own. I’d love to hear how the practice went for you, so please leave a comment.

Grateful for you showing up.