Today felt like a return to myself, to my breath, and to the practices that are slowly reshaping how I think, feel, and respond to life.
I began my day by following all my mindfulness rituals meditation, affirmations, gratitude, feelings writing, and Ho’oponopono. Doing them together felt deeply grounding, as if each practice was supporting the other, creating a calm inner rhythm.
Meditation: Creating Space Between Thoughts
Meditation has taught me something powerful it doesn’t stop thoughts; it creates space around them.
This morning, as I sat quietly, I noticed my thoughts coming and going. Instead of reacting, I simply observed. That pause between thought and reaction is where peace lives. Over time, meditation has softened my mind. I no longer get pulled into every worry. I respond with awareness instead of emotion.
Affirmations: Rewriting the Inner Dialogue
Affirmations are not about pretending everything is perfect. For me, they are about choosing kinder thoughts.
Each affirmation gently redirects my mind from fear to faith, from doubt to trust. Repeating them daily has changed the tone of my inner voice. It feels less critical and more supportive. Slowly, my thoughts are becoming more empowering and my actions are following.
Gratitude: Shifting Focus from Lack to Abundance
Gratitude has been one of the most transformative practices for me.
When I write what I’m thankful for, my mind naturally moves away from what’s missing. It grounds me in what already exists. Even on difficult days, gratitude reminds me that life is still holding me, supporting me, and guiding me forward.
This shift from scarcity to abundance has brought immense calm.
Feelings Writing: Letting Emotions Flow Instead of Storing Them
Writing my feelings has helped me release emotions instead of carrying them silently.
When I put my thoughts on paper, they lose their weight. I stop judging them and start understanding them. This practice has taught me that emotions don’t need to be fixed they need to be felt.
And once they are felt, they soften on their own.
Ho’oponopono: Healing Through Forgiveness
Ho’oponopono has changed how I relate to myself and others.
Saying I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you helps me release resentment, guilt, and emotional baggage. It brings compassion into places where blame once lived. This practice reminds me that healing begins when I choose forgiveness especially for myself.
How These Practices Changed My Thought Process
Together, these practices have:
- slowed my reactions
- softened my self-talk
- increased my patience
- deepened my trust in life
- brought peace where there was noise
I no longer feel controlled by my thoughts. I witness them, question them, and gently guide them.
A Quiet Realisation
Day 57 reminded me that transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It happens quietly, consistently, and lovingly.
These practices are not about becoming someone new. They are about returning to who I truly am calm, aware, and whole.
Grateful for this journey.
Grateful for the shift within.
And committed to continuing one mindful day at a time. 🤍✨
Unfiltered thoughts by Anu 