Bedtime is the perfect opportunity to create a soothing nighttime ritual, one where you take a few moments to send love to the world and reflect on what you’re grateful for.
Just like last Saturday’s post about starting your day with a mindful morning routine, these small moments of intention can make a big difference.
While the morning sets the tone for your day, an evening ritual can help you unwind and let go, preparing your mind and heart for restful sleep.
Imagine ending each day by sending love and positive energy to the people around you, and maybe even the world.
It doesn’t have to be complicated, just take a few quiet moments before bed to think about the people you care about and wish them peace and happiness.
You can also extend that sense of love to yourself, reminding yourself that you’ve done your best today.
Then, shift your focus to gratitude. Think back over your day, what brought you a sense of joy, peace, or comfort?
Maybe it was a small moment, like enjoying a warm cup of tea or hearing the laughter of a friend.
Even on tough days, there’s always something to be grateful for, and recognising these little things can help bring a sense of closure and calm as you drift off to sleep.
By ending your day with love and gratitude, you create a balance, a peaceful start to the day with a morning routine and a loving, grateful end with a bedtime ritual.
This simple practice can help you feel more centred, more connected, and more at peace, no matter how hectic life gets.
After all, the way you end your day is just as important as how you begin it.
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This course is designed to help you build a deeper connection with yourself and others, one day at a time. Through short daily guided meditations and journal prompts, you'll learn how to cultivate love, gratitude, and abundance - perfect for setting a positive tone for your day.
You start your day with a short meditation and end it with the journal prompts that are attached to each day’s meditation. A wonderful way to finish the day.
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I end the day with a prayer of what I'm thankful for 💖
I also like to recognise the things I have learnt throughout the day, about the people I love, the world or myself. Even if these lessons may feel negative, it's a great opportunity to start to let go before closing the day.