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Do you often start things and not finish them? I tend to do that with journaling. I get super stoked and motivated, and then after a few days, I stop picking up the pen. Gratitude journaling seems to be a trend.<\/span> I even discussed a 30 journaling challenge right here<\/a>, which I still do on and off.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n

Trend or not, we’re onto something with gratitude journaling. I watched this video below by Marie Forleo (Love her!), where she talks about how journaling is great because it helps build structure and discipline (tweet that)<\/a>, which I know I could use more of. She also mentions about how we might be gratitude-journaling all wrong. The average person is very general in what they journal about, but in her video, she discusses how we need to integrate just a little more depth to our gratitude journaling. <\/span><\/p>\n

So, in honor if Thanksgiving, I’m going to start right now.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Her instructions are really simple. Just think of ONE thing a day, and write five things about it that you are grateful for. (So easy!)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here I go:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

What I’m Grateful For : Ashtanga Yoga<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

My Five Things: <\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

1. I am grateful because discovering and practicing Ashtanga Yoga helped me get over my fear or public speaking. Before I stumbled upon Ashtanga, I wanted to be a yoga teacher, but I didn’t pursue it because I was nervous about speaking in front of a group. After I found Ashtanga, I felt so empowered and transformed that I had this hunger to teach so I could share the practice. I made the decision to not let my fears hold me back from my dreams. Not only do I feel comfortable leading a class, but as a result, I’m more confident and speak up more in other life situations. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Because of this practice, I am overwhelmed with the amazing community and friends I’ve connected with. Ashtangi’s are all over the world practicing under the same lineage, so no matter where I go, I have an automatic family. I’m grateful for that connection.  <\/span><\/p>\n

3. I am grateful that Ashtanga opened a whole other world of spiritual practice such as meditation, pranayama, philosophy study, and ayurveda. These aspects are integrated in all styles of yoga, but it wasn’t until I discovered the powerful practice of Ashtanga that my life transformed. This transformation let to an interest about the other aspects of yoga. <\/span><\/p>\n

4. If it wasn’t for Ashtanga, I wouldn’t have taken my first solo trip out of the country to study yoga and buddhism in Nepal. I was able to experience third world country living, which opened my heart deeper to compassion, and opened my eyes to realize the abundance I already had within. <\/span><\/p>\n

5. We all know that Ashtanga is not just about postures, but I am grateful for the asana practice because it’s during the practice that I have had realizations breaking me from conditioned beliefs and existence. Because I have discovered these irrational fears and illusions, I have been able to smile more and suffer less. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your Homework:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Think of one thing, and write 5 things you are grateful for about that one thing. Do this once a day! Easy, right? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I think I can stick with this ONE.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I’d be SO grateful if you’d share at least ONE thing (that you’re comfortable with, of course)<\/em> that you’re grateful in the comments below. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n