The power of Gratitude.

Gratitude has been the catalyst that has changed my life from one of being dim and empty,

What have I lost -

To one with so much fulfillment, positivity, and life.

Look at all I have!

Gratitude has been the daily practice that has fueled my resilience and gotten me out of some very deep, dark, and demented times.

It entered my life organically, and as my yoga practice deepened so did my heart and mind to the abundance all around me. Gratitude was soon mentally and emotionally flowing through my practice on the mat and soon into my life.

I started ending my day with thoughts of all the many blessings I have in my life.

Just intentionally thinking thank you thank you thank you…

And in the morning before I would even enter my day with movement,

I would intentionally think thank you thank you thank you…

I began to make it a habit – and maybe one of my healthiest habits to date!

By creating this habit of celebrating what I have and being grateful my heart and soul have slowly – and sustainably – begun to heal.

One of the powerful lessons I have learned since being open to the world and bringing the practice of yoga and gratitude into my life,

Is that we live in a dual world – for everything there is, there is also a complete opposite.

And it’s needed.

For comparison.

For understanding.

For union.

When I let myself sit with the concept of duality and gratitude,

It gives me hope to always strive for the side of the pendulum that serves me (And all humanity) for the greatest good.

It’s practice.

It’s effort.

Every single day to try to keep myself more into consciousness and love

And not fall back into egocentric living and fear.

Since I have been broken,

I know I too can be whole.

Since have been low, lost, and in the mud.

I know I can radiate, find myself over and over again, and reconnect with the light.

I can damn it. I can celebrate it.

I learned. I continue to live.

The beautiful fusion and flow of gratitude all around me and all around you.

Oh, what I have lost.

And, how I have gained.

I began noticing it as soon as I felt the radiance and awe.

Step one is always awareness.

There are many blessing and abundance around us every day.

I have lived most of my life this far taking it all for granted.

The people. The places. The opportunities. The experience.

And for that, I am truly sorry.

And from that regret,

I will plant a seed of hope.

That I will not live that way,

A moment more.

Today –

I encourage you to consider the practice of gratitude in your daily routine.

Let gratitude be the fuel to your resilience.

We will continue to struggle,

But we will know that for every struggle,

There is an opportunity to find ease, peace, and so much love.

I encourage you to not only think about gratitude,

But can we feel the sensation within?

Truly savoring the awe, the fullness, and knowing it is a true strength and virtue.

Gratitude has given me the pep needed to keep stepping forward.

Gratitude has given me a chance to see the world with brand new eyes and a brand-new heart.

It has helped me manage my anxiety, depression, and triggers for trauma.

It has been the glue I used to piece back together my heart and soul.

I am truly grateful for you and all the abundance you have brought to my life.

I can only hope to give that back to you with each and every interaction.

Go forth in GRATITUDE and let me know what you have to be grateful for today – I would love to celebrate with you!

Keri