कृतज्ञता (gratitude)

Today I set the intention of my practice as gratitude, you know, since we just celebrated a national holiday about giving thanks.

At the end of my practice I brought to mind everyone in my life who I’m thankful for.  I mean everyone; family, friends near and distant, lovers past and present, people who challenge and frustrate me but ultimately force me to change and grow in some way.

Then I realized that every day my practice should be focused on gratitude.  I have so much to be thankful for in my life that I cannot begin to remember it now, in one day.  So I just grabbed my sharpie and wrote कृतज्ञता in thick black Sanskrit at the top of my mat.  May I practice gratitude every day, both on and off the yoga mat.