Well, it’s here again– May 21, and with it whooshes in World Meditation Day. I came to awareness of this day a couple of years ago, so had to blog about it. I’ve posted them below.
This morning, I did one of my favorite first-thing-in-the-morning meditations, a gratitude one. It’s basically a three-step meditation.
One: notice what is going well in your body and in your awareness at this moment; no need to reach for anything grand or cosmic. I often feel gratitude for wiggling my fingers and toes while still in bed, for example.
Two: reflect on what you have to be grateful for in the next hour. It could be morning coffee or tea or cereal, or people or creatures you wake up to. For me, it always includes the light in my apartment, which makes my plants very happy.
Three: broadening a bit, notice what in your life you are generally grateful for. This could be a job, a home, community, health, creativity, or even your meditation practice. For me, this varies, but I don’t sweat it coming up with a list. I just let my mind float and alight on whatever it wants. Then I’m done and ready to start my day.
Here are a couple of blog posts I’ve written about World Meditation Day. Feel free to check them out, it you’re not already busy celebrating with your own plans.
It’s World Meditation Day! Can I get an Om up in here?
