Savasana Challenge Day 7
Gratitude Meditation and cultivating contentment
More than ever in today’s world it’s important to be grateful. Not just on Thanksgiving but on every day. It’s easy to get caught up in the minutiae of life. Remembering what you do have is a wonderful practice to bring some perspective and help you cultivate warm, fuzzy feelings that can lift you out of a funk.
In honor of contentment, I’m republishing a blog I wrote on the topic awhile back. Enjoy.
Contentment
Contentment is a cornerstone quality for yogis but it’s not as popular as contentment’s sister quality happiness.
There are countless books, philosophies, and practices for acquiring happiness in the world. Happiness is all most parents want for their children. Most people make major life decisions in the name of happiness—changing careers, locations, life partners, etc. You can spend your entire lifetime trying to find happiness.
But yoga philosophy doesn’t spend much time on the concept of happiness. Yogis prefer exploring bliss and joy, which…