This week we’re sharing five excerpts from Benjamin Shenkin’s book Meditation 31: Gratitude, featuring photographs by his wife (and my sister) Jecelyn. Ben is a coach who helps people unleash their confidence and creativity. If you’d like to own a repeatable gratitude meditation for every day of the month at a 10% discount, use the code TREE when you buy Ben’s book.
You can see the full introduction in Monday’s post.
—Jeff
Did you wake up today? Are you awake right now? If not, how on earth are you reading this, and can you teach me this skill, please? Take a moment to reflect on the simple fact that you are alive, breathing, and that you woke up this morning (or evening). Each day is a gift and we start by accepting the gift and showing our gratitude that we have been a recipient. Express your gratitude for this gift.
Bonus! Extra gratitude resources.
Before I read this tonight, in bed, I recounted the day. It was a trip to the city for a medical appointment. The day was seamless in peace minus 2 close calls driving. I had to relive all the many lovely people and places I met and saw in 1 day. I don’t take days like this for granted. Nodding off, I’m so content🪷