Grounding in Gratitude: the Breath of Thanks

In this intimate episode of Coffee Date with Spirit, hosts Kristen Forno and Amy Potter guide listeners through a gentle meditation and grounding practice perfect for the hectic holiday season. The episode centers on finding peace amidst the chaos of holiday preparations and remembering that our true home is just a breath away.

Kristen and Amy lead listeners through a visualization exercise of calling back their scattered energy - like "million little Amys" - into the present moment. They emphasize that while we often project ourselves into future tasks, our power lies in the present. Through guided breathing exercises, they demonstrate how to expand awareness from the physical body into a broader energy field while staying grounded.

The episode features a special oracle card reading using the Power of the Yin deck, revealing the "Guidance" card - a perfect reminder that we're not meant to do this season alone. The hosts share personal insights about choosing "presence over presents," highlighting their own practice of scheduling quality time with loved ones instead of exchanging material gifts.

The episode concludes with a beautiful "Breath of Thanks" practice, teaching listeners to incorporate gratitude into their daily breathing.

As a gift to listeners, the hosts offer a free holiday survival toolkit available through their newsletter at coffeedatewithspirit.com.

[0:00-2:00] Opening & Welcome

- Hosts introduce the episode's focus on Thanksgiving contemplation

- Acknowledge the hectic nature of the holiday season

- Emphasize the importance of present-moment awareness

[2:00-8:00] Grounding Practice

- Guided visualization of calling back scattered energy

- Emphasis on feeling the body in the present moment

- Discussion of nature's unhurried pace

- Deep breathing exercises to center awareness

[8:00-15:00] Spiritual Connection

- Invitation to spirit guides and ancestors

- Discussion of gratitude's role in presence

- Message from guides about being of service

- Emphasis on self-care before serving others

[15:00-22:00] Oracle Card Reading

- Use of Power of the Yin oracle deck

- Drawing the "Guidance" card

- Interpretation of winter imagery and symbolic elements

- Message about asking for help and divine support

[22:00-28:00] Presence vs. Presents

- Personal story about choosing experiences over material gifts

- Discussion of meaningful connection during holidays

- Importance of simple practices for staying grounded

- Introduction of the "Breath of Thanks" practice

[28:00-35:00] Breath of Thanks Exercise

- Detailed guidance through the breathing practice

- Connection to universal life force

- Discussion of shared breath across generations

- Integration of individual and universal experience

[35:00-End] Closing & Gift Offering

- Gratitude to listeners

- Introduction of holiday survival toolkit

- Information about newsletter signup

- Final blessing and closing