My main goal at Dojiva is to provide ideas, exercise classes and mindfulness practices that help you along the path of healthy living. And I want to make it simple and easy so that you don’t have to think too hard about the how, when and what to do.
But how do you know when you’re on track? Well, I am hoping that you can see and feel the difference. E.g:
The less known wellbeing practice
Following on from a recent focus about positivity, this week the land at gratitude.
Unless you are familiar with a gratitude practice, reciting to yourself something that you are grateful for might seem odd and not at all easy. Especially if this wasn’t in your upbringing or social or cultural surroundings.
I remember being on a training in Lake Tahoe around 2003. At a social meal, a group of trainees took turns to say three things that we were grateful for that day. I was quite uncomfortable with the exchange and struggled to think of anything. Then in time (perhaps influenced by training in yoga a few years later), I began to embrace a gratitude practice and awaken to the benefits.
Here are a few sample phrases:
You could try your own…
Other ideas for day to day life
Gratitude is a great tool for being more present in daily life and presence is a key tenant of Dojiva. Here are some suggestions to get more in the flow of things:
A regular (but even a one time) practice of gratitude and daily blessings can lead to significant physical and mental benefits and positively affect many factors in life.
This is of course unique to you and you can be your own experiment. Over the next seven days and beyond, you might find that you:
Summary
Throughout this week, why not send appreciative, positive and gratifying vibes to yourself, others and your environment? Let me know how you find it and about any changes you discover by the end of the week.
Thanks for reading.
Take care.
Danny
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