Accept the day exactly as it is.

This is part 6 of a 7-Part How to Practice Gratitude, Episodes 1262-1268.

As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation.

For free meditation tools to help you start meditating please head over to my website at www.SipandOm.com, and there you'll find a multitude of free resources to help you on your Meditation Journey.

Sample from a selection of resources including:

*a Free Private Facebook Group to connect with meditators from around the world

*a Free Meditation Bundle to get started meditating

*a Free Sleep Technique to Sleep Better

*a Free Instant Calm Breathing Technique

*a Free Guide to Get Started Meditating.

***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission.

Resources:

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Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes.

To be guided in a daily meditation where you learn a different meditation technique customized around a weekly theme head over to www.SipandOm.com to subscribe to Slow Down Nation daily meditations guided by Mary Meckley.

Want to connect with other meditators from around the world who listen to the daily meditations? Join our free private Facebook Group at https://www.SipandOm.com .

**All of the information shared on this podcast is for your enjoyment only. Please don't consider the meditation techniques, herbal tea information or other information shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests as a replacement for any kind of medical or psychological treatment. That being said, please enjoy any peace, energy or clarity you may experience as you meditate!

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