Meditation Challenge

WHY A MEDITATION CHALLENGE?

Transform your mindset and cultivate gratitude daily from November 7 to November 28. Each day, you’ll explore a new aspect of gratitude through meditation, helping you find peace and joy in the present moment.

This challenge provides a meaningful way for people to engage with their feelings of gratitude. Allowing participation to deepen their appreciation and mindfulness leading up to the thanksgiving holiday – and the overall end of year and new year holiday season.

Let’s embark on this journey together!

A structured 21-day meditation plan themed around “Resting in Gratitude.”

HOW TO PARTICIPATE!

Participating is simple and fun – as each day’s meditation will focus on a specific aspect of gratitude to help deepen your practice. The daily aspect of gratitude for which to meditate upon, will be posted on Self Place’s Instagram (@selfismyplace) and on this webpage, the night before the actual day; allowing you to ponder upon the intentions for the following day.

1. Follow us on Instagram @selfismyplace

2. Repost this challenge with the hashtag #RestingInGratitudeChallenge

3. Meditate daily on the suggested aspect of gratitude

DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE OF RESTING IN GRATITUDE WITH THESE DAILY ASPECTS OF GRATITUDE

DAY 1 (NOV 7): INTRODUCTION TO/CULTIVATING GRATITUDE

Focus on what gratitude means to you. Meditate for 10-15 minutes, reflecting on people, experiences, or things you appreciate.

Click here for a guided meditation you may listen to: Cultivating Gratitude Guided Meditation 

DAY 2 (NOV 8): BREATH AND PRESENCE

Meditate on your breath. With each inhale, think of something you’re grateful for, and with each exhale, release tension.

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to: Breath and Presence Guided Meditation

DAY 3 (NOV 9): GRATITUDE FOR THE PRESENT MOMENT

Spend 10 minutes noticing your surroundings. Appreciate the small details—the sounds, smells, and sights. 

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to: Gratitude for the Present Moment

DAY 4 (NOV 10): GRATITUDE FOR THE BODY

Focus on your body. Spend time thanking each part for its function and strength, nurturing a sense of love and appreciation.

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to: Gratitude for the Body

DAY 5 (NOV 11): GRATITUDE FOR CHALLENGES

Reflect on past challenges and how they helped you grow. Meditate for 10-15 minutes on these challenges, allowing space for acceptance.

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to: Gratitude for Challenges

DAY 6 (NOV 12): GRATITUDE FOR NATURE

Connect with nature. Whether indoors or outdoors, spend 10-15 minutes in meditation, appreciating the natural world.

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to: Gratitude for Nature

DAY 7 (NOV 13): GRATITUDE REFLECTION

Journal for 10 minutes about your week’s focus on gratitude. What insights have you gained from focusing on gratitude? How has this practice influenced your thoughts, emotions, and overall sense of well-being?

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to: Gratitude Reflection

DAY 8 (NOV 14): GRATITUDE FOR LOVED ONES

Meditate on the people in your life who support, care for, and inspire you. Spend 10-15 minutes visualizing them and sending them love and appreciation.

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to: Gratitude for Loved Ones

DAY 9 (NOV 15): GRATITUDE FOR YOURSELF

Reflect on your qualities and achievements. Spend 10 minutes celebrating yourself, your journey, and all that you are – loving all of you. Resting in gratitude as you send love to all aspects of who you are – knowing that even the things you desire to change about yourself, deserve and need your love.

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to: Gratitude For Yourself

DAY 10 (NOV 16): GRATITUDE FOR ABUNDANCE

Focus on abundance in your life. Where in your life do you feel abundant – spend 10-15 minutes meditating on these areas – be it love, wealth, health, friendship, support, or resources.

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to deepen your practice: Gratitude For Abundance

DAY 11 (NOV 17): GRATITUDE FOR SIMPLE PLEASURES

Think of small joys – a warm cup of tea, a fun uplifting conversation, an enjoyable book, a favorite song. In meditation you will be cultivating gratitude for these simple pleasures – and then following meditation spend 10 minutes or more immersing yourself in these simple pleasures, while holding onto gratitude in your heart.

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to deepen your practice: Gratitude for Simple Pleasures

DAY 12 (NOV 18): GRATITUDE FOR LEARNING

Reflect on lessons learnt from your experiences. And then spend 10-15 minutes in meditation – holding onto gratitude for the lessons learnt  – and growth opportunities that each experience brought to you. How have each experience and its learnings shaped you?

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to deepen your practice: Gratitude for Learning

DAY 13 (NOV 19): GRATITUDE VISUALIZATION

Create a mental image of a peaceful place filled with things you’re grateful for. Spend 15 minutes in this visualization. And very important – remember to feel.

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to deepen your practice: Gratitude Visualization

DAY 14 (NOV 20): GRATITUDE FOR INDIVIDUAL SOVEREIGNTY

Cultivate gratitude for the freedom to express your true self and honor the autonomy you hold over your life. Meditate for 15-20 minutes, while focusing on the power of your individual sovereignty, appreciating your unique ability to make choices and shape your own path.

Click this link for a guided meditation you may listen to deepen your practice: Gratitude for Individual Sovereignty

UNLOCK YOUR SPECIAL OFFER!

As you embark on the 21-Day Meditation Challenge: Resting in Gratitude, you have the opportunity to unlock a special offer from Self Place!

SPECIAL OFFER: FREE ACCESS TO LIVE GUIDED MEDITATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024

TO UNLOCK THIS EXCLUSIVE OFFER, SIMPLY FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

  1. Follow Self Place on Instagram: @selfismyplace
  2. Repost the Challenge: Share this 21-day challenge on your own Instagram profile. Be sure to tag @selfismyplace and use the hashtag #RestingInGratitudeChallenge so we can see your post!

Once you’ve completed these steps, you’ll receive free access to guided meditations throughout December 2024 at Self Place, your go-to meditation and holistic wellness center! Live guided meditations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00pm EST to 7:45pm.

STAY CONNECTED

Keep sharing your progress during the challenge on social media and connect with others participating. Use the hashtag #RestingInGratitudeChallenge to inspire and support one another!