Gratitude is the sweetest of all the practices for living the dharma in daily life and the most easily cultivated. It is a very powerful form of mindfulness practice, particularly for those who have depressive or self defeating feelings. Every human birth is precious and worthy of gratitude. Receiving a human birth is more rare than the chance that a blind turtle floating in the ocean would stick its head through a small hoop. ๐๐ป๐๐ป Namaste Beautiful Souls. Time for weekend vibes. Practicing mindfulness of gratitude consistently leads to a direct experience of being connected to life and the realisation that there is a larger context in which your personal story is unfolding. Being relieved of the endless wants and worries of your life's drama, even temporarily, is liberating. Cultivating thankfulness for being part of life blossoms into a feeling of being blessed. It also elicits feelings of generosity, which create further joy. Gratitude can soften a heart that has become too guarded, and it builds the capacity for forgiveness. The practice of gratitude is not in any way a denial of life's difficulties. We live in troubling times, and no doubt you've experienced many challenges in your own life. But gratitude practice is useful because it turns the mind in such a way that it enables you to live into life. Having access to the joy and wonderment of life is the antidote to feelings of scarcity and loss. It allows you to meet life's difficulties with an open heart. The understanding you gain from practicing gratitude frees you from being lost or identified with either the negative or the positive aspects of life, letting you simply meet life in each moment as it rises. Most of us are so busy trying to make something big happen, we forget to pause and appreciate all our little victories. So today, rather than dwelling on what’s missing in your life, start looking at what you have. This isn’t just about material possessions; it’s about all the goodness in your life. When you focus on the abundance you already have, the negative feelings that come from lacking something else gradually fade from your conscious. Living isn’t always an easy thing to do, but it can be enjoyable when you start to see the good instead of focusing on the bad.! Love, light & Gratitude ~ Hari Om Tat Sat ~ Har Har Mahadev!
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