"Gratitude begins in our hearts and then dovetails into behavior." — Anne Lamott
"The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature." — Joseph Campbell
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
As an Elder recently shared with me: turn away from that which causes despair and turn towards what we love and let us bring that Light into the world.
Happy Wednesday + feel free to share the gift on inspiration this holiday season :)
More? Why yes, I have a mindfulness practice for you if youʻd like.
Read this aloud to your Self:
May I be safe and protected.
May I have peace of mind and ease of being.
May I be healthy and happy.
May my life be blessed in every way.
Next bring to mind someone you love, and then someone you have difficulty with, saying the following prayer aloud for each person:
May you be safe and secure.
May you have peace of mind and ease of being.
May you be healthy and happy.
May your life be blessed in every way.
Finally, recite this prayer aloud for everyone:
May all beings be safe and secure.
May all beings have peace of mind and ease of being.
May all beings be healthy and happy.
May all lives be blessed in every way.
May these intentions of loving kindness ripple out and hydrate our world.
* This is not my original work. Unfortunately I found it in my list of “Prayers I like” on my Trello board which I have been compiling for years, which means I had no source for it. If you know who wrote this, please share in the comments below so I may properly credit. And may you be healthy and happy and your life be blessed in every way. Thanks for being here, Kate