In this special Thanksgiving episode of *Wellness Inspired*, I invite you to take a moment of stillness and tap into the power of gratitude. Join me for a short, calming guided meditation designed to nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you're a seasoned meditator or a beginner, this practice will help you reconnect with yourself and embrace wellness as an exciting journey. With the holiday season in full swing, this episode offers a peaceful pause to reflect on what truly matters—your health, your peace, and the gift of presence. Tune in for a moment of tranquility and gratitude.
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Episode Transcript
Hi Wellness Warriors.
Welcome back to another episodeof the Wellness Insp inspired
podcast, a place where you canfind inspiration, motivation and
empowerment in the pursuit of awellness lifestyle.
I'm your host, sherry Davidson.
I'm a wellness coach,acupuncturist, trail runner and
former interior designer inHouston, texas, and I am deeply
passionate about health andwellbeing.
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And, as always, I'm here withmy co-host, finn.
And if you're new to thepodcast, vin is my Terrier, mix
Rescue Dog, trail runner andloyal companion.
He is also a therapy dog andgreeter at Element 5,
acupuncture and Wellness.
And today I am calmly excitedbecause I have a special
Thanksgiving episode for you.
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It's also my gift to you and athank you to you.
We're hitting pause to reflectand tap into the power of
gratitude Now.
We all know how easy it is toget caught up in the busyness of
life, right, but today I wantto invite you to take a moment
for stillness.
I'll be guiding you through ashort calming meditation that
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will help you reconnect withwhat truly matters your health,
your peace and your ability tojust be present.
So, whether you're a seasonedmeditator or totally new to the
practice, this episode is foranyone who wants to bring a
little more calm and gratitudeinto their holiday season.
Okay, so find a comfortablespot, breathe deeply and let's
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get started.
Welcome to the specialThanksgiving meditation episode.
I am so glad you're here.
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Take a moment to settle into acomfortable position, whether
you're sitting or lying down.
Find a place where you can feelfully supported.
Close your eyes and take a deepbreath in and gently exhale.
Allow your body to relax andsoften.
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Feel the weight of your bodygrounded and supported by the
surface beneath you.
This is your time to pause andbe present.
Your time to pause and bepresent.
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Let go of any distractions andsimply tune into this moment of
calm.
Now bring your attention inwardand start to notice any areas
of tension in your body, perhapsin your shoulders, your jaw or
your lower back, withoutjudgment.
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Just observe where you may beholding on to tightness and,
with each exhale, imagine thetension melting away.
Picture it dissolving, leavingyour body soft and relaxed.
And as your breath flowsnaturally, let it bring
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relaxation to each part of yourbody, from your head all the way
down to your toes.
Feel the warmth of your breathas it creates space, releasing
any heaviness With every inhale.
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Draw in calm With every exhale.
Let go of stress.
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Now bring to mind one thing youare truly grateful for.
It could be a person, a specialmemory, or even the ability to
pause and take this time foryourself.
Whatever it is, visualize itvividly in your mind.
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See how the details of thisgratitude, the way it feels, the
colors, the sounds, theemotions.
Notice how this gratitude fillsin your heart.
Is it warm, expansive?
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Does it create a sense of peacein your body?
Let that feeling grow andspread through every part of you
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.
Let it fill your chest, yourarms, your legs.
Allow it to radiate outwardfrom you, touching every part of
your being.
Breathe it in deeply and allowthe sense of gratitude to anchor
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you in the present moment.
And, as we begin to bring thismeditation to a close, carry
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this sense of gratitude with you.
Know that this calm, this peaceand this warmth are always
available to you whenever youneed them.
Slowly begin to bring yourawareness back to the space
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around you, wiggle your fingersand toes, gently waking up your
body and, when you're ready,open your eyes, take a deep
breath in and exhale fully.
And thank you for taking thismoment for yourself today, and
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may your Thanksgiving be filledwith peace, love and gratitude.
Thank you so much for joiningme in this guided meditation,
this special Thanksgiving guidedmeditation.
I hope that you revisit.
I hope it's something that youlisten to daily, weekly, monthly
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, yearly.
This is something that you canpractice every single day.
Take five minutes out of yourday, that's all it takes.
Five to eight minutes is allyou need.
I think this meditation wasabout five minutes.
And, yeah, keep on practicing,bring that stillness in, bring
that calmness in, and I thinkthat you will see the benefits.
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And if you enjoyed this practice, I also invite you to explore
more wellness content on theWellness Inspired Podcast.
I hope you all have a wonderfulThanksgiving and remember
wellness is an adventure, onemoment of peace at a time.
If you like what you hear,please subscribe to the podcast
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Reach out to us and we'll getyou on the schedule and, as
always, I would love to hearyour feedback.
I am dedicated to bringing yougreat content that is inspiring
and informative, with an artsy,fun, edgy spin.
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Thank you so much for listening.
We'll meet here again next timeand remember, never stop
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Bye.
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