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The older I get, the more gratitude I find in daily life for the little things.
I don’t know how much of this is due to aging and how much of this is due to the decades that I have spent learning about the inner workings of the mind and the science of happiness.
It may also have something to do with the daily yoga/meditation/gratitude practice that I have been following now for the last three years.
So while my newfound gratitude is probably due to a mix of all of the above I have to admit that it has been a big game changer in my life.
After my daughter was born I experienced an intense postpartum depression that flattened me for over two years. Coming back from that was incredibly challenging, and that is when my study of happiness and the science of the mind began.
One of the many things I’ve learned is the power of our words over our emotions and perception. In honor of this time of year, I would love to share this idea with you.
The way we speak – even if it’s just to ourselves in our own head – is a huge influencer of how we feel and the way we view the world.
For example, when we say “I HAVE to practice now.” or “I HAVE to cook dinner.” it’s taking away our authority and choice on the matter, and making the activity feel like a chore or an obligation.
What happens if we instead say “I GET to practice now.” or “I’m GOING to cook dinner.”? While a seemingly tiny difference, this neurolinguistic programming builds a pathway in our mind that colors the way we look at and feel about these activities.
So today I invite you to join me for this moving gratitude practice, and to learn a beautiful belly dance combination in the process.
Light a candle. Take a deep breath. We get to dance now.
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Learn more at https://TheBellyDanceJourney.com
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