Hello, and welcome. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. Whether you're squeezing this practice in between meetings, stealing a quiet moment before the day gets away from you, or just looking for a little anchor point in what might feel like a scattered Saturday morning, I see you. And I'm honored you're here.

You know, this time of year—mid-February—a lot of us are feeling it. The initial momentum of new goals is fading. The weather might be dragging on you. Maybe you're noticing how easy it is to slip into that autopilot where you're moving through your day without really *seeing* it. And that's exactly why we're together right now. Because gratitude isn't some Pollyanna thing you force yourself to feel. It's actually a gateway back home to yourself.

Let's start by finding a comfortable seat, feet flat on the ground if you can. You might be on your couch, at your desk, even in your car. Wherever you are right now is exactly right. Just notice what's supporting you. Feel the chair, the cushion, the earth beneath you. You are held.

Now, let's settle your breath. Breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of four, and exhale for a count of four. Again. In through the nose, out through the mouth this time, like you're breathing out a little sigh of relief. Beautiful.

Here's what we're going to do together. I want you to think of three small things that happened recently that you might normally overlook. Not the big wins—those are easy to celebrate. I'm talking about the tiny moments. Maybe it was a text from a friend that made you smile. A perfect cup of coffee. The way sunlight fell through your window. The fact that someone held the door for you.

As each moment comes to mind, pause. Really *feel* it. What did you see? What did you sense in your body when it happened? Gratitude isn't just a thought—it's a full-body experience. It's warmth in your chest. It's relaxation in your shoulders. Notice where you feel it.

The magic of this practice is that it rewires your brain. When you intentionally notice small goodness, you start naturally spotting more of it. You become a gratitude detective in your own life.

So here's what I'd love for you to do today: carry this forward. When you have a moment—maybe during lunch, or while you're walking somewhere—pause and mentally photograph one small good thing. Feel it in your body. Let it matter.

Thank you so much for joining me today on Gratitude Practice: Daily Mindfulness Reflections for Happiness. If this resonated with you, please subscribe so you don't miss our next reflection. You deserve this practice, and I can't wait to meet you again tomorrow.

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