Hey there, beautiful soul. Welcome to today's Gratitude Practice. I know this morning might feel heavy - perhaps you're wrestling with uncertainty, work stress, or just that underlying sense of disconnection that can creep in during challenging times.

Take a deep breath with me right now. Let's ground ourselves together.

Gently close your eyes and feel your body sinking into wherever you're sitting. Notice the texture beneath you - maybe it's a soft cushion, a sturdy chair, or the warm earth. Your breath is like a gentle tide, rising and falling naturally, without any force.

Today, we're exploring gratitude as a radical act of healing. Not the kind of gratitude that minimizes your struggles, but the kind that sees beauty even in life's complicated moments.

Imagine gratitude as a soft, luminous light inside you. With each breath, this light grows a little brighter. Think of three small, often overlooked gifts from your day. Maybe it's the way morning sunlight caught your coffee steam, or how a stranger smiled at you, or the simple miracle of your own breath.

Don't judge these moments. Just notice them, like delicate seeds you're carefully holding.

Now, place your hand on your heart. Feel its steady rhythm. Whisper internally: "Thank you. Thank you for carrying me. Thank you for resilience."

Your gratitude doesn't need to be grand. It can be quiet. Tender. Honest.

As we close, I invite you to carry this practice into your day. When stress rises, return to this light within you. Remember: gratitude isn't about perfection. It's about presence.

Thank you for practicing with me today. If this resonated, please subscribe and share. Until next time, breathe deeply and be kind to yourself.