Morena to you all … the intention of today’s post is to elaborate on the calming and healing effects of gratitude . In our everyday living / lives there are many a times that we are confronted with emotional and / or physical pain.

Both Evidence Based Research and the teachings of philosophers from all schools of thought recommend – embracing gratitude in our lives offers a pathway towards healing / betterment abd wellness .

Gratitude is an inherent value of mindfulness – when we feel grateful we invite calmness – calmness has a regulating effect on our mind abd body – we think better – we feel better and we do better – when we are calm

Gratitude helps us become aware of our strengths hence – it allows for empowerment despite the challenges that we face emotionally or physically

Gratitude is about feeling grateful and thankful – it replaces emotional discontent with wellness and replenishment

Gratitude is about acknowledging that there are positive aspects in our lives – the positive aspects co exist with the negatives – focusing on the positives brings us to a place of contentment and paves the way for betterment

So here are ways to practise everyday gratitude

– Get a little note book – and write down either 1 or 3 things that make you smile . 😊

– If writing is difficult draw little pictures that bring you a smile 🛶……🎶…..🌺

– Use the words – “I am grateful for when you speak to your family , friends and the people you meet …. you will begin to notice the changes it brings 🙏❤️

– Make time everyday to think of places and moments that bring you smiles and contentment ….🍀

-Be in the midst of nature – give in to the calm 🌺🌟☘️🌳🌸🌼🍄🪴🎋🪴

Be in the company or kind and caring folks – savour every moment 👋🏼👏🏽✋👍🤗

-For those who have pets – enjoy the wellness that comes in caring for them – 🦊🐸🐠the unconditional love of dogs gift you with an experience that is priceless and transformative ….. 🐶❤️🎶

And on this note …. I say bye for now with much love and gratitude in being able to check in with you yet again 😊 ❤️