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]]>Gratitude is a powerful thing. I don’t know that I have found anything more transformative than the power of gratitude. When you create a practice of gratitude in your life the way you see things begins to change. Instead of seeing all the things going wrong, your mind begins to focus on the things there are to be grateful for. It’s pretty magical. You may find the things that you used to find difficult are now things you are grateful for. Sometimes getting started with a gratitude practice And it is called practice for a reason… you won’t be perfect. Just remember to keep coming back to gratitude. When you catch yourself in a not so grateful headspace, bring yourself back to gratitude. Those are some of the most profound moments.
There are multiple ways to begin to create a gratitude practice and a variety of tools you can use. You can use a gratitude journal to write down the things you are grateful for each day. You can use gratitude affirmations, to help you stay focused on the things you’re grateful for. You can use gratitude affirmation cards to take an affirmation with you through the day. You can also use a morning gratitude meditation.
It seems the idea of gratitude is everywhere these days, but there really are some concrete benefits to creating a gratitude practice.
I think it’s pretty obvious that creating a gratitude practice is a worthwhile thing to do, but it can be hard to get started, and keep your practice alive in the midst of our busy lives.
Don’t try to start with everything, pick something simple, the smallest piece of the puzzle, something you think is so small that it’s just dumb to make it a goal… choose that, and do that. Then celebrate when it’s done. Even if you only do the smallest thing, you’ve done something… and often the smallest thing leads to more, but if it doesn’t… that’s ok too. The longer you practice the easier it becomes, the more confident you become and your gratitude practice will simply become part of your day, like breathing.
Using affirmations as part of a gratitude practice can be a powerful way to cultivate a positive mindset and focus on the good things in your life. Here are some steps to incorporate affirmations into your daily gratitude practice:
By incorporating affirmations into your daily gratitude practice, you can enhance the benefits of both practices and create a powerful tool for cultivating positivity and gratitude in your life. When I’m having a really rough day, one of my favorite ways to use affirmations is to just take a chair out to the pasture and sit out there with my horse and repeat my affirmations. Between the affirmations and her energy I almost always feel better really quickly.
Gratitude affirmations are a powerful tool to use in your morning meditation practice. Incorporating them into your routine can help you start your day with a positive and grateful mindset. To use gratitude affirmations in your morning gratitude meditation practice, begin by finding a comfortable position and taking a few deep breaths. Focus on the present moment and think about the things in your life that you are grateful for. Then, silently repeat a few gratitude affirmations to yourself, taking a deep breath in before each one. Let the positive energy and warmth of gratitude fill your body and lift your spirits. Take a moment to appreciate the present moment and the abundance in your life. It can be tough to create the meditation yourself so I have created a morning gratitude meditation with affirmations for you below.
Find a quiet and comfortable place where you can sit undisturbed for the next 5 minutes. Close your eyes, take a deep breath in, and exhale slowly. Repeat this a few more times until you feel relaxed and centered.
Now, bring to mind something that you are grateful for in your life. It could be something as simple as the sun shining outside or something more profound, like the love of a family member.
Repeat the following affirmations to yourself, one by one, allowing the feeling of gratitude to fill your heart and mind:
As you repeat these affirmations, visualize the people, things, and experiences that bring gratitude and joy to your life. Imagine yourself surrounded by an aura of gratitude and positivity, and let this feeling infuse every part of your being.
Take a deep breath in and exhale slowly. When you’re ready, open your eyes and take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the present moment.
Remember, gratitude is a powerful practice that can transform your life. By incorporating these affirmations into your daily routine, you can cultivate a more grateful mindset and experience the many benefits of gratitude in your life.
I hope these ideas will help you create your own gratitude practice. I can’t wait to hear how it changes you and your relationships. <3
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