EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 11 MIN
Gratitude Meditation: Naming the Good and Finding Peace
from The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard
In this meditation, I guide you into a simple practice of recognising and naming the good that is already present in your life.Rooted in the contemplative tradition, this practice reflects on the idea that all things carry a fundamental goodness, and that by becoming aware of this, we begin to experience life with greater peace and clarity.We begin by settling into the body and the breath, allowing tension to release and awareness to deepen. From here, you are invited to gently acknowledge and give thanks for simple but essential aspects of your experience, the body, the breath and the stillness within.Through this act of noticing and naming, the practice becomes a quiet form of blessing, a way of calling attention to what is good, rather than what is lacking.This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you cultivate gratitude, presence and a deeper sense of peace.This meditation supports gratitude, positivity and emotional balance.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction00:20 – The goodness of all things00:25 – Everything exists through love00:30 – The meaning of good01:00 – Blessing and naming the good01:28 – The bell01:45 – Ritual gesture02:00 – Awareness of surroundings02:20 – Accepting the body02:50 – Settling into posture03:20 – Breathing out stress03:30 – Breathing in light05:45 – Gratitude for the body07:30 – Gratitude for the breath08:10 – Sacred stillness09:25 – Naming the good09:18 – Giving thanks11:08 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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