Daily Mindfulness Check-in 15th July 2020
Hi Mindfulness Community!
I hope you are all well! I wanted us to think about gratitude for a moment. Studies have shown that by practising this we can increase more feelings of happiness and satisfaction into our lives. We become much more happier and we improve our mental health.
Gratitude is a sense of appreciation for what is around us, no matter what it is... big or small. However, it's a powerful tool that once we tap into this feeling and begin practising it regularly (daily for the best results!). We can feel so much more happier. It can help us see the light even in the darkest of moments.
I'd like you to reflect on the following questions (and feel free to share them if you feel comfortable doing so!). I know for many of you it's been a very difficult time so if this takes you longer and you do not wish to share then this is perfectly okay. Be gentle with yourself:
1. What are the 3 things I am grateful for today?
2. Who do I appreciate? Why?
3. Can you think of someone who has truly listened to you... how did that make you feel?
I will share mine to get us started and only share if you want to share. Even just sitting and practising this will be beneficial! Try to practise this each day when you have 5 minutes to spare.
1. I am grateful for my family and those around me both personally and professionally. I am grateful for the fresh air!
2. I am truly grateful and appreciate all of you that come to 7 Cups on a daily basis to help others and to share your own thoughts and feelings which encourages others to do so.
3. The feeling of being heard and understood can really be so powerful. We all need this and that's why it's so great that we have a space online to receive this.
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1. What are the 3 things I am grateful for today? egg rolls, vacuum cleaners and the trash truck
2. Who do I appreciate? Why?
I appreciate people that post challenging threads in mindfulness - makes me think out of my comfort zone.
3. Can you think of someone who has truly listened to you... how did that make you feel?
I felt like I was being heard and they accepted me.
@LisaDeRegtMBPsS
@soulsings nice to see you 
Eggrolls, vacum cleaners and the garbage trucks are all very important things to be grateful for(life without a vacum cleaner-just no) Appreciating people who do challenging threads in mindfulness is great. More so that these people challenge your comfort zone-I am glad. To feel heard and accepted is an important feeling to have when someone listens to you. I am happy that you have this person in your life. Thank you for sharing
@soulsings
I love that you're grateful for the vacuum cleaner soulsings! We share this in common actually :) I am glad that you felt heard and listened too as it's so important to feel that way when you're expressing to someone how you feel. We appreciate you in the mindfulness community and on the therapy side of things. Thank you for all that you do.
Hello,
3 things that I am grateful for today are: the health and well-being of myself, my friends, and family, especially during this pandemic; the fact that I am able to work from home and continue getting paid; and being able to have a nice bed to sleep in and a roof over my head.
I appreciate my close friends. I may not have many of them, but they are seriously the greatest human beings I have ever known. They always support me, they reach out when I'm down, they understand me, and they accept all of me. I truly am very lucky to know each and every one of them because they never fail to pick me up when I'm down.
Along with my friends, I feel that my mom has also truly listened to me. It feels good being understood, knowing you're not alone or crazy, and that someone is able to focus on just you for a little while. It's always comforting to have someone you trust be able to listen and talk you through whatever is going on in your head, and it feels so relieving to let out everything in a safe and accepting environment. :)
@SavoyTruffle20
Hi great to see you today
ahh yes good health of self and loved ones, being able to work from home and get paid to live life, aahh nice comfy bed and a safe roof over your head are all important things to appreciate. Having close frinds that support you, help you when your down, understand you, most of all acceot you totally are things to totally appreciate. I am thankful you have such a great mom who listens to you. Thank you for sharing with us. This made me smile
@SavoyTruffle20
Your message is a beautiful one and I am glad that you're keeping positive during these challenging times. Thank you for sharing with us!
@LisaDeRegtMBPsS thank you for this check-in
1. What are the 3 things I am grateful for today?
Being able to have a sound mind
My kids
Good health
2. Who do I appreciate? Why?
I appreciate everyone I guess. As if I keep an open mind and heart they teach me things
3. Can you think of someone who has truly listened to you... how did that make you feel?
My friend Katy. She is a wonderful listener and reciever. I felt important and still do as our friendship grows stronger for 15 years now
@RumpleSteeleSkin
Rumple, what a beautiful response and thank you so much for sharing! You are always adding so amazing and thoughtful responses on 7 Cups and we are so grateful for you! I love your openness to everyone and what they can teach you :)
@LisaDeRegtMBPsS
thank you Lisa you are very kind
@LisaDeRegtMBPsS
Thank you so much for having me here again! I hope you are well!
1) Three things I am grateful for today: I am grateful for all my friends, family members and professionals who have supported me through some rough times this year. I wouldn't be here today without them.❤️
2) I appreciate you Lisa for all your hard work, compassion and dedication to 7 cups and their members.❤️
3) My listener victoriousLove has truly listened to me. I'm glad she reached out to me. One day after reading one of my posts she asked me if we could talk. and she hasn't stopped listening to me since. That makes me feel worthy and special! Thank you so much for all your kindness vL!!!❤️
I hope everyone has a peaceful and relaxing week!!❤️
@InfinityandBeyond23
Infinity, what an insightful and lovely message that you've shared with us. We love having you here at 7 Cups and thank you for bringing your message filled with graititude here with us today. Your listener sounds incredible and so intuitive and kind!
I am grateful for each of you on 7 Cups as you all teach me a lot and your messages are just a pleasure to read. You are all amazing.
