A short guided meditation with Sean Fargo, a practice for opening to gratitude and gladness and noticing what these experiences are like.
In this short guided meditation on gratitude and gladness, Sean Fargo invites us to sense what these experiences feel like on a deeper level. While we might not always be consciously aware of the boost that appreciation and contentment provide us with, these inner experiences send out positive ripples throughout our being, and they can be cultivated as we honor them with our attention.
The Benefits of Cultivating Gratitude
Whether through this meditation or in our own quiet time, cultivating gratitude can shape our overall experience of life. As we build a sense of appreciation for things both big and small, our mood may improve, our experience of stress may lessen, and we may find it easier to flow with and trust life.
Some people also find that their sleep improves, which can support energy and vitality in waking life.
Harnessing Gladness
Gladness arises when we feel pleased, delighted, or joyous. While this sense of joy comes more effortlessly at some times in our lives than others, we can practice noticing gladness in times when we are feeling neutral.
By mindfully drawing our awareness to moments in life when gladness coursed through us effortlessly, we can gain a sense of what it was like to experience this on a very tangible level. As we call up that memory, the body can experience it again.
The more we practice this, the more effortlessly it comes to us as the waves of life pass by. If you are interested in this work, consider exploring some of the other mindfulness exercises on happiness and contentment.
