Morning Gratitude Meditation | I Am Glad to Be Here!

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2:02So take a nice deep, nourishing breath, imagining that you're breathing in the very first light of a brand new day. An exhaling, releasing any worries or to-dos. All of those things can wait. This time is just for you. Feeling into just a few moments of stillness and quiet. Relaxing the muscles of your face.

3:08Stopping the jaw and releasing the shoulders down, allowing softness in the body to guide the mind to a similar space. And just taking a moment now to appreciate the gift of this new day, and maybe choosing

4:17to see it in a slightly different way. Not as a series of to-dos and duties, but as a vast, open territory of space and time. That's meant for adventure, experience, and learning. What would it feel like if you went through your day with childlike wonder, like you were looking at the world for the very first time?

5:21Noticing all of the beautiful details and sensations, the taste of your food, the warmth of the sun on your skin, the freedom to explore ideas and places, the overwhelming sense of joy when you laugh with a friend. There's so much beauty to enjoy in life, but we so often tune it out, simply because it becomes

6:24familiar. So today, I invite you to set the intention to tune all the way back in. To remember that the ordinary is, in fact, extraordinary and I invite you to deepen this intention by thinking of one thing happening today, no matter how big or small, that makes you glad to be alive. See it clearly and feel the excitement and anticipation.

7:49Sending a silent thank you to that thing, forgiving you something to look forward to in life today. And now, bringing to mind one person who makes you glad to be alive, whether you'll see them today or not, picture their face, and the joy and support they bring to your life. Sending them a silent thank you for being a part of your journey.

8:57And now, I invite you to seal this intention for the day, by repeating this phrase to yourself, either out loud or in your mind. I am glad to be here, I am glad to be alive. I am glad to be me.

10:15Now, if you're ready to wrap up and turn towards your day, take one final deep breath in, filling up with gratitude. And as you exhale, just let the air fall back out. Remembering that there's nothing to force in life. There is only existence and the choice to enjoy it. So, as you gather yourself and come out of that on your own time,

11:15I invite you to keep that childlike wonder in your eyes, looking for all of the gifts that may sometimes go unnoticed. You aren't just getting through the day, you're experiencing the miracle of life. And I'm glad you're here for it. Now, go out and make this an absolutely fantastic day. Two good and co-coffee creamers are made with farm fresh cream, real milk, and contain three grams of sugar per serving. That's 40% less than the five grams per serving in leading traditional coffee creamers for a rich, delicious experience. Whether you enjoy your coffee hot, cold, bold, or frothy,

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