Let's take a moment to appreciate

the things that have been

happening in your life recently.

Today's theme is appreciating the

moments we feel a true sense of purpose.

As always, if you would like

to journal along, you can pause

after each prompt to give yourself

more time to write and reflect.

First, let's take a deep breath in.

And out.

When we're going through life on

autopilot, it can be difficult

to connect with real meaning.

We do things out of habit or we react

from a place of unawareness and we

might not stop to consider the why of

our actions, thoughts, and choices.

In mindfulness, we begin to

notice the power of choice.

We start to sense where our gifts

and passions meet the world's needs.

Think of a time when you were

engaged in an activity and you

felt a true sense of purpose.

It could be a small or significant

moment from when you were

a child or just recently.

What were you doing?

Were you with others or alone?

What did you sense the purpose was?

How did it feel in your body

to be engaged in an activity

or work that felt meaningful?

Now with this in mind,

repeat the following phrases:

Thank you for the opportunity to

engage in meaningful work and hobbies.

Thank you for the beauty of being

able to connect with joy and passion.

Thank you for the sense of

contribution that purpose brings me.

Thank you for the ability to notice

where I can make a difference.

To end this session, let's

take a deep breath in.

And out.

We'll see you back here tomorrow

for another gratitude practice.