It is #GratefulFriday

It's #GratefulFriday

Gratitude is the conscious act of feeling grateful for tangible or intangible things in life. When done purposefully, it’s a mindful and self-care practice. By focusing on the good, instead of the bad, we begin noticing the good things that happen to us, and we see the world in a different light

Practicing self-gratitude is just as important as practicing regular gratitude, and the benefits are just as plentiful.

Self-gratitude is having appreciation for your very own self, not something someone said or did, but something about yourself that you appreciate. Self-gratitude is acknowledging the good that already exists within you. It is to be grateful for the many little qualities that make you who you are.

Gratitude helps you to recognize more of your own inner beauty, skills, talents, achievements, and how you are able to share these gifts with others and the world.

Practicing self-gratitude is really hard. It takes a whole lot of practice, acceptance, and going easy on yourself. Try this meditation to help you on this journey. Begin to follow your breath into your heart and feel your breath as it flows back out into the universe. With each inhale feel your heart fill with the warmth of your breath. Which each exhale feel the warmth of your heart flowing back out into the universe. As you begin to connect to the stillness bring to mind one thing that you are grateful for about yourself -.Perhaps it's your kindness, compassion, loyalty, courage.....just one thing that you appreciate about yourself today. Bring that into your heart. And now Inhale Love. Exhale Love. Repeat it silently for 15 - 20 minutes.

The more you practice self-appreciation, the more your heart will fill and overflow with love and you'll open yourself up to more joy and love in your life:

Much Love,

Lindsay