Practice of the week - Gratitude

 "When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength.  Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. "  - Tecumseh
 
Practicing gratitude can help us lift our spirits and free our hearts.  It can be as simple as remembering to give thanks for the food and the energies that it took to get it from farm to table before you eat at meal times.    Or it can be more formal as in writing in a gratitude journal daily or practicing a gratitude meditation.   If you wish to try a gratitude journal try writing five things, moments or relationships you've experienced that day to be grateful for, this can be a quick note or a longer piece of writing if you like to write, a photo might also capture some moments to be grateful for.   Do this each day for 30 days and notice how much joy and abundance you find in your life.

For a guided MP3 gratitude meditation by Davidji go to The Chopra Centre's website http://www.chopra.com/community/online-library/guided-meditations.