Day 6 – Focusing on Gratitude

Today, I wanted to slow down and reconnect with God and with myself. I put on worship music, let my voice flow, and really focused on gratitude, for my body, for my breath, for every little thing I can do. I spoke directly to my body, reminding it that it is safe, cared for, and loved. I reminded myself that God lives within me, so I am never disconnected, even in moments of stress or fear.

I could feel my nervous system calming. Gratitude shifts the brain into a state of safety, which lowers stress hormones and helps the body rest and repair. Praising and connecting with Spirit also deepens that sense of peace, letting my whole body know: We are safe. We are loved. We are okay.

Lately, I’ve realized how much my mind tends to focus on what’s missing, what went wrong, or what I still have to do. It’s exhausting. I want to shift my focus toward the good things in my life, even the small ones, because I know gratitude can help calm my nervous system and keep me from living in constant fight-or-flight mode.

I’m setting aside time to actually slow down and notice what’s good. I usually journal daily, but it is mainly my thoughts and feelings. From now on, I’m going to write down at least 5 things I’m grateful for, no matter how big or small. I’ll take a moment to actually feel the gratitude instead of just writing it down. My goal is to make this a regular habit so that gratitude becomes my default way of thinking instead of stress.