One way to support our gratitude practice is through the smells and tastes that relax us. Right now, lavender, ginger and cinnamon all have aromas that evoke the holidays and celebrations. Inspirited Living’s cosmos flower essence, chicory flower essence, lavender essence and our small batch, hand-made Lavender chewing gum is super for supporting relaxation and a sense of well-being throughout the day.
We are uplifted this week by this article from Berkley University showing how gratitude can change lives. In a series of studies with children, different researchers found that teaching about the components of gratitude had long term benefits in happiness for children aged 8-11. Gratitude and joy can be taught and it changed lives. Bundled in the lessons, the children also learned about empathy, appreciation, compassion, and consideration. Not bad for 30 minutes a day for one week!
https://youtube.com/shorts/dHqiVz1uGNs?feature=share As we move rapidly toward Thanksgiving here in the US and the beginning of the Holiday Season around the world, I find myself a bit more reflective, and focusing energy on gratitude. One of Inspirited Living’s Daily Introspectives captures the sentiment for me. It is in the gratitude for our many, many, blessings, that we discover joy. Gratitude comes first. The joy comes only after the realization of gratitude; from our appreciation for, and awareness of all of our blessings. Gratitude and Discovering Joy: What are You Grateful for Today? It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of the changing season. What we need to get done… and how much more there is to do. When we get caught in the doing, we forget to be in the moment, and notice all that there is. All that we have to be grateful for. Let’s do a little [...]