Mindfulness Meditation: Gratitude at Thanksgiving

As we have highlighted throughout the month of November, gratitude is an important part of psychological wellbeing, and has several health benefits. As we prepare for Thanksgiving we are invited to pay extra close attention to gratitude, to all we are thankful for. This can be a busy time of excitement for some, a time of anxiety for others, and there are those of us who will experience sadness through this and other upcoming holidays. Regardless of what emotions you are experiencing, making space for an eased sense of gratitude can be helpful.

As such, today we will spend a few minutes acknowledging our appreciation, followed by three minutes of restorative silence. Let’s begin…