Gratitude and Mindfulness - WAG Day 4
Have you ever noticed how expressing Gratitude connects you with the present moment? According to University of California Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, "mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. " Mindfulness has been shown to help deal with pain and depression and promote focus and well-being. Gratitude connects you to what your are experiencing both externally and internally at any given moment. A practice to help you develop mindfulness and gratitude is meditation. Give it a try!
Today's Gratitude challenge is to START AND END YOUR DAY WITH A GRATITUDE MEDITATION.
If you already meditate, try repeating your Gratitude mantra during your practice today. Here are a few links to guided Gratitude meditations that you may find helpful.
Deepak Chopra Gratitude Meditation
Relaxing Gratitude Meditation
Guided Meditation Gratitude & Happiness
Incorporate meditation into your daily routine for the rest of WAG. You will love the benefits.
