Gratitude

Gratitude was the theme of the first class I ever taught; it is fitting that it be the theme of my very first blog post ever.

Yesterday, I reached out to my dear friend Maris and asked her if she would help me set up a website.  Today, as I was standing in a very long line at the grocery store, I received an email from her with a link to the preview of this site.  As I scrolled through the pictures and paragraphs she put together, I felt a tightness in my throat and right there in line, I started to cry tears of gratitude.  There are so many people I have to thank who have helped me get to this point in my life.

Maris, thank you for being my mat mate, for always practicing next to me in the beginning of our journeys together, and for putting together this amazing site.  Alina, thank you for capturing these images!  To my teachers (in no particular order) – Jessica, Jenni, Malia, Dana, Nicole, Suzanne, thank you for the lessons, your friendship and sharing your teachings with me.  And, finally, to the friends and family in my soulpod. Your support, patience, humor and love are just the best gifts.  I am constantly inspired by all of you.

Taking pause to be grateful for even the little things can change your perspective and make you a happier person.  It’s one of the most important steps in manifesting your dreams.  It improves health, relationships and enhances empathy.  Don’t wait for Thanksgiving to come around – gratitude isn’t an attitude, it’s a practice.  Tell someone you are grateful for them or just think of one thing in your life you are grateful for today!

Be well,

Melissa