5-minute gratitude meditation
- Move to a calm, quiet space in your home.
- Take a comfortable seated position. Relax your brow, draw your shoulders down away from your ears, loosen your jaw, and relax your gaze or close your eyes. Take 5–10 deep breaths.
- You’ll then think of and see clearly in your mind specific things for which you’re grateful. Each time, let gratitude fill your heart and say thank you:
- Someone. Notice their facial expression (perhaps smiling at you). Observe what they’re wearing. Visualize their mannerisms.
- A place. Listen to how it sounds. Imagine how it would smell.
- A body part. Draw your attention to that point. Think about what it allows you to do. Send a deep breath to that space.
- A meal. See it clearly in your mind. Imagine how it would smell and taste.
- An animal. See them greeting you. Notice what color they are. Observe how they play with you.
As you’re ready to conclude, wiggle your fingers and toes. Stretch your arms above your head, then bring your hands together in front of your heart, in a prayer pose. You have completed your practice.
xx, Kalla
