• sit in the sun without anything to do, feel the heat of the rays hit your skin, realize that this sunlight has travelled a very long way to reach you
• walk around barefoot and try to feel as much of the ground under your feet as you can, notice every rock and blade of grass
• sit quietly for a while and notice the touch of breath in your nostrils, feel how the air gets cooler as you inhale and warmer as you exhale
• drive around aimlessly and blast some of your favorite songs, scream/sing along to them and feel the vibrations of your favorite lyrics as they change the air in your throat and around you, feel that the music is healing you from the inside out
• stay away from alcohol or drugs for a few days, try to be as aware and present as you can in every moment, stop trying to numb or dull your senses
• eat a few meals without any distractions, notice every bite and taste every flavor that covers your tongue, be grateful for it all
• look up at the stars and the moon, understand how small we all are and how immense the universe is, realize what a miracle everything is, let your heart swell with amazement and admiration for life itself

“If it’s still in your mind, it is still in your heart.”

“Find gratitude within the everyday. Find gratitude within the things you see regularly, the things that never let you down and the things that remain consistent. The one sure way to happiness in your life is to remind yourself frequently what you are lucky enough to feel grateful for. There is so much good in the everyday.”