Here's the script for Gratitude Practice: Daily Mindfulness Reflections for Happiness:

[Warm, inviting tone]

Hello, and welcome. I'm glad you're here with me today. As we approach the end of another year, I know many of you might be feeling the weight of accumulated stress, perhaps feeling a bit overwhelmed by the holiday season and the approaching new year.

[Gentle breathing cue]

Let's begin by finding a comfortable position. Whether you're seated, standing, or lying down, allow your body to settle. Take a deep breath in... and slowly release. [PAUSE]

Feel the rhythm of your breath, like gentle waves lapping at the shore of your awareness. [PAUSE] Notice any tension in your body - your shoulders, your jaw, your hands. With each exhale, let those tensions soften and dissolve.

Today, we're exploring a practice of gratitude that goes beyond simple thankfulness. We're diving into the art of recognizing the small miracles that often go unnoticed. [PAUSE]

I want you to imagine your awareness as a soft, warm light. [PAUSE] This light can illuminate even the smallest moments of joy and connection that you might have overlooked today.

Think about three specific moments from the past 24 hours. They don't need to be grand or dramatic. Maybe it was the warmth of your morning coffee, a kind smile from a stranger, or the soft texture of your favorite sweater. [PAUSE]

For each moment, breathe deeply and let a sense of appreciation wash over you. Feel how these small experiences are like tiny threads, weaving a rich tapestry of lived experience. [PAUSE]

Notice any resistance that might arise. Sometimes, when we're stressed or tired, gratitude can feel challenging. That's okay. Simply observe those feelings without judgment. [PAUSE]

Imagine your breath is gently cradling these moments of appreciation, expanding them, allowing them to fill your internal landscape with warmth and light. [PAUSE]

As we prepare to close this practice, I invite you to carry this sense of gentle awareness with you. Throughout your day, see if you can catch those fleeting moments of connection, of beauty, of simple human experience.

[Closing guidance]

Your invitation for today: Take three conscious breaths whenever you feel stressed, and remember this moment of quiet appreciation. You are more resilient, more connected than you realize.

Breathe. Be kind to yourself. [PAUSE]

Namaste.