Heartfelt Gratitude by Bryan Brewer, Producer, Self-Guided.com
Sometimes it’s easy to forget all the
things we have to be thankful for.
In their new book A Moment to Relax, Joel and Michelle Levey talk of the vital
importance and practical value of remembering to open your heart to feelings of gratitude:
"Both ancient teachings and
modern medical research agree that one of the quickest and most direct routes to restoring
harmony and balance to our lives is to foster gratitude. The moment your shift from a
mind state of negativity to one of heartfelt gratitude or appreciation, your brain
function becomes more harmonized, your heart pumps in a more balanced rhythm, and
biochemical changes cause balancing reactions throughout your body."
"For many people, therefore, the key to relaxation is learning to open the
heart. Just as relaxation is achieved when we stop creating tension, so too is our
natural state one of radiant compassion and loving-kindness when we stop allowing
fear, anger, and self-doubt to close our hearts."
I hope you will find time this week to practice the art of gratitude.
