For The Good Times: Daily Meditations

I consider myself an extremely lucky, fortunate, happy, and blessed person. However, at times, it is entirely way too easy to focus on negatives things…both in my life and in the lives of loved ones. A few years back my grandfather gave me a gift that has allowed me to focus on the important things in life – Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women – a book that was once my grandmothers.

Each meditation starts with a quote of some sorts followed by a summary of how it relates to daily struggles and/or emotions woman face. The end leaves you with an approach, or somewhat of a goal, on how you can tackle each particular day with grace and overcome difficult times.

When I first read the back of the book…originally developed for people recovering from alcoholism and other addictions…I felt a little silly reading it. After reading a few pages, I realized that this book really is for all women, as we all lose focus every so often. One definition of meditate is to focus ones thoughts on, which is exactly what this book is about – focusing your thoughts on positive things.

I like to keep this book on my nightstand and either read the daily meditation right before I go to bed or early in the morning. I also just found out that the Hazelden Meditation Series has a website, which has a new meditation each day. However, I am especially fond of the cute, little book I have, which I am sure is because it reminds me of my grandmother and the amazing person she was.