Daily Gratitude - Purpose

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.