6 Practices for Cultivating Mindfulness & Embracing the Power of Gratefulness

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In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose sight of the magic hidden in everyday moments. Embracing mindfulness and practicing gratefulness can transform our daily lives, inviting us to connect more deeply with ourselves, the universe and our loved ones in the spirit world. Today, I’d like to share specific practices that have enriched my life and offer some simple steps how you can incorporate them into your routine.

Learning from Unconditional Love

A brown and white guinea pig with a paper crown looking into the camera.

Growing up, I had two guinea pigs that I treated like sisters. They taught me a beautiful lesson: unconditional love. Despite our quirks - coming home late, oversleeping, or delaying their food refills - they never showed anything but love and excitement.

This idea of LOVE ties into the broader work of Dr. Joe Dispenza on how our thoughts and feelings shape our reality because emotions carry electromagnetic frequencies. By cultivating the feeling of love, which has a high frequency, you're sending out a specific energetic signal to the universe. Essentially, by embodying love, you become a magnet for loving experiences.

The Spiritual Connection Through Mediumship

Grey Door with Writing in white color, saying Home.

When I began my training as a medium, I discovered that the journey wasn’t solely about connecting with loved ones in the spirit world - it was also about deep self-reflection and growth. 

Working on your mediumship abilities always means working on yourself, confronting fears, developing empathy, and understanding personal biases. This concept ties again into Dr. Joe Dispenza's work on the mind-body connection. In order to change your outer reality, you'll need to change your inner reality.

Mediumship provides a profound path of healing for both the medium and the sitter (the person receiving the reading) when you are open to receiving it. It encourages you to grow as a soul through self-love and gratefulness. Think of the spirit world as the highest form of intelligence and pure love. In order to connect more closely with our loved ones, we need to raise our awareness to their frequency. In this context, "frequency" refers to the vibrational state of being, much like tuning a radio to a specific station. We must align our own vibrational state with that of the spirit world.

Expressing gratitude, joy, and love helps us maintain the highest energetic vibrations, paving the way for deeper connections both in life and beyond.

Daily Practices to Cultivate Mindfulness and Gratefulness

Here are some simple, powerful practices that have helped me start each day with intention and joy:

  1. Begin with a Powerful Song & Movement

    Start your day by tuning into an uplifting song. I like the soulful German song Danke für diesen guten Morgen because it's all about being thankful for what is. Whatever music lifts you up, let its melody infuse you with gratitude as you combine it with short body exercises. Whether it’s a brisk stretch or a gentle yoga flow, moving your body awakens both your energy and appreciation for the new day.

  2. Embrace a Calming Meditation

    Women in a meditation pose with a sound bowl in her hand by Medium Anke Wonder.
    Before the rush of daily responsibilities, that can quickly overwhelm our peace of mind, find time for a meditation that quiets your mind. I often rely on Joe Dispenza’s guided morning meditation along with a breathing exercise, such as box breathing (inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4), to center myself, creating space for inspiration and peace. The morning or evening are great times for meditations because your brain moves more easily into the alpha- or theta-state. These brainwave states are associated with relaxation and increased creativity.

  3. Offer a Short, Heartfelt Prayer

    Prayer isn’t confined to any single religious practice. Whether you’re thanking the universe for a nourishing meal, a warm cup of coffee, the clothes that keep you cozy, or simply the beauty of the day, a short prayer can be a powerful reminder of the abundance that surrounds you.

  4. Empower Yourself with Affirmations

    Affirmation Bracelets by Medium Anke Wonder, saying 'I am Love' and 'Harmony'.
    Repeating affirmations such as “I am limitless” or “I am love” infuses your day with strength, courage, and positivity. These affirmations serve as gentle reminders of your true greatness and capacity to overcome challenges. Repeating affirmations helps to rewire neural pathways, reinforcing positive beliefs.

    For Dr. Joe Dispenza, "I am Love" signifies a state of wholeness and completeness. When you genuinely feel love, you experience a sense of unity and connection with yourself and the world around you. This feeling of wholeness diminishes the sense of lack or the need to seek fulfillment from external sources.

    To more effectively use these affirmations, repeat them aloud or in your mind, write them down, or visualize yourself embodying the affirmation. Repeating these affirmations, helps to raise your vibrational frequency. I even made my own Affirmation Bracelets.

  5. Keep a Gratitude Journal

    A red notebook featuring a whimsical illustration of a bunny holding a rose, with the phrase "For You" designed by Anke Wonder.
    Take a few moments each day to write down your thoughts and what you’re grateful for. This simple practice has been a cherished ritual in my life - one I shared with my Grandpa. He often said, “I am grateful for my health,” a sentiment that helped anchor our days in positivity and mindful awareness.

  6. Savor a Soothing Beverage in Your Self-Love Mug

    Pink Mug with a brown and white guinea pig on it and a pink crown.

    There’s something deeply nurturing about starting and ending your day with a hot, comforting beverage. In one of my favorite self-love mugs, I sip slowly, recharging both mentally and physically. This ritual is a loving reminder to cherish who you are now, while also envisioning the potential of who you can become.

Embracing the Journey

Mindfulness and gratefulness are not just practices - they are ways of being. By cultivating a heart full of gratitude and a mind open to growth, you pave the way for deeper connections with yourself and the world around you. Whether you’re just beginning or are well on your spiritual journey, remember that every moment is an opportunity to grow, to love, and to be thankful.

I invite you to integrate these practices into your daily life and witness the subtle yet profound transformation that unfolds. Embrace your inner light, and let gratefulness be the guiding force on your path to self-love and spiritual fulfillment.

Connect on a Deeper Level

If you're ready to take your spiritual journey even further, I'm here to support you. In addition to sharing these mindfulness and gratefulness practices, I offer Evidential Mediumship Readings, Animal Communication sessions and Mediumship Mentoring. Whether you're seeking to connect with your beloved pets in the spirit world or wish to receive messages from loved ones in the spirit world, these services are designed to provide healing, and a deeper understanding of your life’s path. I would be honored to help you on your journey.

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