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Monday Mantra: Practice Gratitude

Monday Mantra: Practice Gratitude

If there is one thing I’ve learned from my daily meditation (yup, my practice is still going strong!), it’s that there is always something to be grateful for. Perhaps it’s not so clear to see what you’re grateful for on a Monday morning. And maybe you aren’t feeling grateful at this particular moment. But take a step back. If you woke up with a roof over your head this morning and food in your fridge, think of all those who did not. If you woke up and felt well-rested and healthy, think of those who have lost their health and struggle to get through the day.

At the most basic level, we all have something to be grateful for. And gratitude will look different for each of us. Maybe we are grateful to have a job — even though it’s not our dream job. Or we are grateful that the sun is shining because it will allow us to go for a walk on our lunch break.

Instead of focusing on what we don’t have, what we should have, or what we could have, why don’t we look at what we do have? Through my meditation practice, I’ve become more aware of how much I have to be grateful for. Sure, my life isn’t perfect — and I have my health struggles. But I wake up every morning in a comfy bed, and I can start my day when and how I choose. Some days, I am grateful for those things alone. Other days, I feel grateful when I’ve been productive and crossed lots of “to-do’s” off my list. It’s easy to lose focus of what we have to be grateful for. But at the end of the day, remembering the little things in life is what it’s all about.

As we start a new week, I challenge you to find what you are grateful for. Let that gratitude inspire and guide you through the days ahead.

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  4. Love this! It’s always such a good reminder to take a minute and just think of all of the wonderful things we have in life. I love to start my week off in gratitude. Thank you for the reminder!!

    xo Bryn
    http://www.waketonroad.com

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    • Thanks, Bryn! Taking a few moments each day to remember what you have to be grateful for can really improve your mood and outlook. I’m glad you enjoyed the post!

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  6. This is lovely. I’m grateful for so much in my life, and I feel very content and blessed. It’s so easy to take things for granted and forget how fortunate we are. Angharad x

    welshandwonderful.com

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  7. I really couldn’t agree more, Vanessa. So often we focus in on the things we don’t have and want, that we easily loose sight of the blessings and gifts we have daily. In our western world, we so easily take for granted that we have running water and access to food and transportation, things that people in other countries don’t have and wish and pray for. Thanks so much for the reminder, beauty, and I hope you’re having a great start to your Monday so far!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

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    • Thanks, Jalisa! It’s so easy to focus more on our wants, instead of what we have in front of us. Life is all about being grateful for the little blessings. I’m glad you enjoyed the post and I hope your week is off to a great start!

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