Welcome, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, it's late November, and I'm sensing that maybe you're feeling a little stretched thin right now. The holiday season is creeping in, the days are shorter, and sometimes gratitude can feel like just another thing on the to-do list. But here's the thing—today, we're going to flip that script together. Because gratitude isn't about forcing positivity or pretending everything's perfect. It's about noticing what's actually working, even in the messy middle of life.

So let's start by getting comfortable. Whether you're sitting, standing, or lying down, just find a position where your body feels supported. Take a moment to settle in, and when you're ready, let's take three deep breaths together. Breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth. Again, slow and full. And one more time. Good.

Now, I want you to think of gratitude not as a destination, but as a lens—like putting on a pair of glasses that help you see what's already there. Today's practice is simple but powerful. I'm going to invite you to notice three things: one thing you can see right now that brings you even a tiny bit of ease. Maybe it's the way light falls across your room, or a photo on your wall. Just notice it.

Now, tune into something you can feel. The temperature of the air, the texture of what you're wearing, the solid ground beneath you. Gratitude lives in these small sensations.

And finally, think of one person or moment from today—doesn't have to be huge—where you felt even slightly connected or supported. Maybe someone smiled at you, or you managed to finish something you started.

As these three things settle in your awareness, let yourself feel a gentle warmth of recognition. Not forced, just real. This is gratitude. It's you actually seeing your life as it is.

The beautiful part? You can do this anytime. When you're waiting in line, before bed, or when anxiety creeps in. A quick pause, three things: see, feel, remember. It recalibrates everything.

Thank you so much for spending this time with me today on Gratitude Practice: Daily Mindfulness Reflections for Happiness. This practice works best when it becomes part of your rhythm, so I'd love for you to subscribe so we can do this together regularly. You deserve this kindness, especially right now.

Take that lens with you today. I'm rooting for you.

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