In what ways will you benefit from a meditation practice?
I am so excited to present to you a beautiful experience of Daoist meditation. Matt Parsons, our fellow gratitude collective member has written for you a meditation guide. Please download. Read. Go at your own pace. We are in this together. Make sure to visit the group for support, sharing and celebrating.
Introduction to Daoist Meditation – Parson’s Practice Part I – Melting your Issues
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(If you would prefer audio downloads of the eCourse, upgrade to Gratitude Giver membership.)
When it comes to meditating, don’t worry about doing it wrong. You will benefit even if you just sit down for 30 minutes with the intention of meditating. So read, learn, but most importantly do it, meditate.
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This Week’s Gratitude Question
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My Gratitude Experience Last Week
Last week the theme of my health came up a lot. I was feeling healthy but many of my loved ones were not. Seeing their health struggles put me in a state of appreciation for all that is right with my body. I am blessed in body, mind and spirit and I hope to keep that awareness. I could without a doubt include one thing I am grateful for about my health every single day of my life. I just might do that.
Forgotten Gratitude
Last week I was also grateful for staying healthy while people all around me fell sick … Connectedness of family, connected to my past, my future, my land, my people … So much coffee.
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The Gratitude I Shared Last Week
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| Sun | 1/4/2015 | I received a gift of two huge skeins of beautiful lavender tweed baby alpaca yarn from Peru, I am grateful and humbled to receive such a generous gift … I’m grateful for the flow of gliding around the skating rink and mostly for Nicole’s big smile zooming by … I’m grateful for Three Kings celebration with my family, I’m excited about the hand-thrown pot I will receive from Cassandra. |
| Sat | 1/3/2015 | I’m grateful for love and companionship … Stovetop popcorn with butter-infused olive oil and lots of salt … Bottles of Pellegrino aranciata in the back, perfect when I get a craving I want to feed … Another knit project completed, this one a small one and I’m grateful I stopped and made adjustments to make it right instead of good enough. |
| Fri | 1/2/2015 | I’m grateful for successful work, in many different forms … I’m grateful for connecting with my sisters, growing together … I’m grateful for honesty, touch and warmth. |
| Thu | 1/1/2015 | I’m grateful for a day off reading and knitting in comfys and slippers … Warmth indoors … Our new couch … I’m grateful for feeling calm and confident looking forward with expansive possibilities. |
| Wed | 12/31/2014 | I’m grateful for a day off reading and knitting in comfys and slippers … Warmth indoors … Our new couch … I’m grateful for feeling calm and confident looking forward with expansive possibilities. |
| Tue | 12/30/2014 | I’m grateful for chile con queso, I never thought I’d be able to eat it again, it was really good, especially on fries … Silly laughs once again, this time thanks to Xanadu … To read your gratitude here, @mrsjeanz, @amy, and @eva … I’m grateful I knew when enough work was enough. |
| Mon | 12/29/2014 | I’m grateful for doing work that makes me proud … I’m grateful for Craigslist and finding the perfect couch … I’m grateful for having healthy lungs … I’m grateful that I am finally done with my work for the day. |
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My gratitude journey started in May 2011 and continues to this day. Thank you for being a part of it!
A daily gratitude practice is simple. Write down three things you are grateful for each day. Download your free GratitudeGuide.
My clients focus on gratitude and learn from their successes to make the positive changes they want in their lives. You can to. Call me to set up our first meeting 505.333.9336.
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