Summary - In this solo episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen Valentino shares the morning gratitude practice that anchors her through times of grief, transition and change.This living, one-take offering weaves together reflection, drumming (which sadly you can’t really hear ☹), chant, and gratitude for the natural world. The practice moves through connection with Mother Earth, the elements, the cycles of nature, the body, ancestors and spiritual allies,  always returning to presence and the gift of the now.This episode is not a guide to follow word for word, but an invitation to listen, feel, and create a practice that is uniquely your own. A gentle reminder that gratitude is not about bypassing pain, but about remembering our resilience, connection and capacity to thrive.In this episode you’ll experience: • A spoken reflection on thriving, grief and resilience • Chant woven into a lived gratitude practice • Connection with nature, the elements and the cycles of life • An invitation to create a morning (or evening) practice that feels authentic to youKeywords thriving, surviving, gratitude, morning practice, cacao, drumming, nature, elements, shamanic practice, unity consciousness, ancestors, divine allies, healing, presenceTakeaways · Thriving means having tools and support during tough times.· Gratitude is essential for thriving, especially in challenges.· Morning practices can anchor us and set a positive tone for the day.· Connecting with nature helps us appreciate life's beauty and cycles.· The elements of earth, air, fire, and water are vital to our existence.· Space and unity consciousness connect us all and remind us of our shared experiences.· Miracles happen every day; we just need to be aware of them.· Calling in divine allies can provide guidance and support in our lives.· Gratitude can heal and transform our perspectives on life.· The present moment is a gift, and we’d be wise to cherish it.Chapters 00:00 Welcome & what thriving really means 01:10 Why this solo episode came to be 03:10 Morning practice: meditation, cacao & gratitude 05:30 Drumming and ceremonial gratitude 07:00 Honouring Mother Earth & the four directions 10:40 The cycles of nature & the seasons 13:00 The elements: earth, air, fire, water & ether 17:30 Unity consciousness & presence 21:00 Angels, ancestors & spiritual allies 25:30 Gratitude for the body, nature beings & animals 29:30 Divine feminine & divine masculine 34:00 Closing reflections & invitationConnect with HelenWebsite: InspiredHealing.co.ukIG: helens_inspired_healingLinkedIn: Helen on LinkedInFor full transcription, contact: [email protected]🎵 Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios 🎨 Cover art: Dave ChampagneFor full transcription, contact: [email protected]   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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