Gratitude Project

Leslie Riopel

Gratitude Project - 365 Days of Gratitude and Mindful Blessings. What happens when you dedicate your life to creating, sharing, and practicing gratitude? How can a daily Mindful Blessing practice change your life? Find out how by following the Gratitude 365 Podcast! These short and sweet podcast episodes (under 5 minutes on average) are published daily. Each day's short gratitude practice is based on the 365 Mindful Blessisms we have created and are sharing every day in our free newsletter. If you are looking for a wonderful, short, and sweet gratitude practice, this one may be just perfect for you! Visit us at MindfullyBlessed.com for more information about our brand and our work! Leslie Riopel is a recognized psychology professor, healer, and mindfulness and meditation teacher who specializes in helping others who are on their own healing journey. Our program is co-produced by Leslie Riopel, MA Psychology, and Charles Betterton, MSCED, and presented by MindfullyBlessed.com and our non-profit, PlanetBlessed.org. read less
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Earthism for  Global Coherence
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Global Coherence
How can you live as a more heart-centered individual? How can you expand your capacity to love? One thing you can do is to strive for global coherence. “The Global Coherence™ Initiative is a science-based, co-creative project to unite people in heart-focused love and intention, to facilitate the shift in global consciousness from instability and discord to compassionate care, cooperation, and increasing peace.” This important initiative, based on the work HeartMath does, is all about finding ways to make an evolutionary leap to a more compassionate, cooperative, and peaceful way of being. That is one of the reasons we thought it was so important to focus on as one of our lovely EARTHisms.  Earthism for  Global Coherenc  I bless and honor my ability and capacity to love myself and the Planet unconditionally. I strive for global coherence and to unite people in heart-focused love and intention. I bless and acknowledge the need to facilitate a shift in global consciousness from instability and discord to compassionate care, cooperation and increasing peace. I aim to become a Global Coherence Emissary so I can do my part in making an evolutionary leap to a more compassionate, cooperative, and peaceful way of being. I bless my ability to add heart to my daily life and to the Planet I share. I honor the interconnectedness between humanity, plants and animals, and the sun and earth’s magnetic activity. I commit to helping awaken the heart of humanity through my life and my work. I strive to align and connect my heart and mind and to connect with others, so I may awaken the higher mental, emotional, and spiritual capacities that frequently lie dormant. This is my greatest desire and honor. May I live every day as a heart-centered and heart-empowered individual. May I choose the path of unconditional love, and bring my physical, mental, and emotional systems into balanced alignment with my heart’s intuitive guidance. We thank and honor HeartMath.org for their important work in this matter. Visit Earthism.space for more information.
Earthism for Honoring Bucky Fuller
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Honoring Bucky Fuller
Richard Buckminster Fuller “Bucky” was an American architect, systems theorist, author, designer, inventor, philosopher, critic of work, and futurist. Bucky had one of the most fascinating and original minds of his century. Born in 1895 in Milton, Massachusetts, he was the latest – if not the last – of the New England Transcendentalists. Bucky took an unconventional path and was inspired to find a way to use natural resources more efficiently to ensure there would be enough to take care of everyone, which is why we created an EARTHism specifically for him! Earthism for Honoring Bucky Fuller We bless and honor R. Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller for the work you were divinely inspired to create. We honor your contributions and the unconventional path you took. We honor your quest to use natural resources more efficiently to ensure there would be enough to take care of everyone. We thank you for inspiring so many people and humanity as a whole to think on a more global scale, and to think about what we might do as individuals to solve global problems for the betterment of 100% of humanity. We thank you for the Geodesic Dome, the Dymaxion House, and the Dymaxion Car. We honor your desire to make the world a more sustainable place. We thank you for your dream of a world where the resources of the planet would be equitably divided, to allow people all around the world to achieve a high standard of living with access to technologically-advanced housing and transportation. We are so grateful to live on Spaceship Earth and to continue your mission. May we never forget the importance of one person’s contribution. May we never forget that each of us is unique and that no matter how overwhelming life's challenges and problems seem to be, that one person, who could even be us, can make a difference in the world. We honor you and thank you!   Visit Earthism.space for more information.
Earthism for Loving Mother Earth
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Loving Mother Earth
When was the last time you took a few moments to love, honor, and cherish the planet? What can you do to make the world a healthier, happier place? We created EARTHisms to help the planet heal, one person at a time. If you’ve been looking for a way to give back to the planet for everything she so unselfishly provides, EARTHisms are the perfect solution.   The EARTHism for Loving Mother Earth is something small you can do, to help the world heal. As you work with EARTHisms, notice how it feels to send love and appreciation to the Planet. Make a note of any thoughts, words, or phrases that come to mind as you think about it and reflect upon the impact you can make on the world by following it. Make a pact with yourself to find gratitude and joy along life’s crooked path and to bless, honor, and cherish the Earth every day.  Earthism for Loving Mother Earth I bless Mother Earth and dream of a day when we can all lovingly co-exist without anger, pain, hunger, or fear. I bless the darkness and look towards the light. I bless my ability to live on a peaceful planet where all souls unite. I bless my ability to connect with the energy of love and to live with an open heart. I know that as Confucius taught "To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must cultivate our personal life; and to cultivate our personal life, we must first set our hearts right.” I dream of a day when all humans can live in communion and live without fear. I bless our ability to awaken and ascend to a higher level of consciousness where we can all support each other and work with each other in love. I bless the spirit of love on Planet Earth and send Mother Earth love, kindness, and compassion. I thank you for gifting us your lovely planet and know that we can all work together to create a more peaceful, loving earth for ourselves and for those we leave behind. We thank you so much and feel honored to be in your graceful presence. And we thank David Roth for his song Earth that inspired some of this invitation. Visit Earthism.space for more information.
Earthism for Ecological Civilization
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Ecological Civilization
Imagine living in a world and on a planet where the natural world and human life were integrated in ways that benefited all. What would that really mean? The transition toward an ecological civilization will require transformation at a far deeper level than most people can even imagine. It requires a paradigm shift. It goes far beyond changes like adopting renewable energy, driving electric cars, and eating less meat. An ecological civilization is a heart-centered civilization where everyone is a part of the whole. We would encourage you to practice this EARTHism and dream of a world where everyone is operating at their absolute best, including the Planet!                                    Earthism for Ecological Civilization  I bless the world's ecological civilization. May we all be committed to moving to a more balanced ecological civilization where we are invested in and interested in the relationship of human life to the natural world. May we all live in a world and on a planet where the natural world and human life are integrated in ways that benefit all. May we live in a world and exist in a system that is highly diverse and, in a world where all things work together for the good of all and in a world where the whole flourishes. I bless this heart-centered global population that is focused on how we can make the world work, for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time, through spontaneous cooperation, without ecological offense or disadvantage of anyone. May we live in a world that is not one based on competition and rivalry, but in a world where we focus on who is giving back and doing their best and in a world that is based primarily on cooperation. What a beautiful world that is going to be! Parts of this Blessism were taken from an R. Buckminster Fuller quote. Visit Earthism.space for more information.
Earthism for Treating Mother Earth as a Zen Garden
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Treating Mother Earth as a Zen Garden
What would happen if everyone on the planet started treating their little corner of the Earth as their own personal Zen Garden? What if you woke up every day, offering the planet love, kindness, and compassion? Honoring the Earth means treating the earth as a place of refuge. It also involves respecting the Earth. If each of us just did one small thing, in our little corner of the world, to make our world a more peaceful and tranquil place, the planet would literally be a different place. Do your part in honoring the Earth by treating it as your own lovely Zen Garden. Earthism for Treating Mother Earth as a Zen Garden I bless Planet Earth and honor Mother Earth as my very own personal Zen Garden. I vow to treat the Earth with love, kindness and with the utmost of compassion. I bless and acknowledge Mother Earth for all the lovely Zen treasures she offers us, from water, to trees, to stone, sand, plants, moss, and gravel. I thank Mother Earth for being a place where I can find peace, serenity, and joy. I seek to be the Zen Master of my beautiful Earth Garden. I honor Planet Earth as a place of refuge and reflection just like the beautiful Zen Garden. As the poet William Blake once said, "I strive to see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower.” I love and honor the Planet as much as I love and honor myself. Today and every day, I seek to unite with Mother Earth and become one with her endless treasures. Visit Earthism.space for more information
Earthism for YOU Taking Responsibility!
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for YOU Taking Responsibility!
What can you do to make the world a better place? How can you take personal responsibility for the health of the planet? Believe it or not, there is a lot you can do as one person. Each of us has the choice to either take care of the Planet or to treat it harshly and unkindly. You can choose to treat the Earth with love, kindness, and compassion and bless and honor your role as a caretaker of Planet Earth. This EARTHism is a wonderful one to practice to take personal responsibility to make the world a better place.  Earthism for YOU Taking Responsibility! I bless Planet Earth and take personal responsibility in doing my part in taking care of the Earth. I realize I have a choice to either take care of the Planet or to treat it harshly and unkindly. I choose to treat the Earth with love, kindness, and compassion. I bless and honor my role as a caretaker of Planet Earth. I commit to doing my part and taking responsibility for my actions. I vow to be eco-responsible and to take care of my environment and of the world around me as much as I can. I use water consciously and avoid wasting other vital resources. I take daily actions to save energy and choose eco-responsible means of transport whenever possible. I commit to recycling, reusing, or donating when I can. I bless my ability to be a responsible consumer and to choose biodegradable and reusable products. I honor the Planet by not contaminating common spaces with trash and by composting when I am able. I make a point to create ecological awareness by teaching and sharing my views with others. I bless and honor the planet and the essential role Planet Earth plays in my life and I am eternally grateful for your service. Thank you for being so spectacular! Visit Earthism.space for more information
Earthism for Water
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Water
We all know how important water is for the human body, but we may not realize how important water is to the planet. Water serves as a habitat for more than 50% of all life on Earth. It not only preserves life, but it also irrigates crops and is an integral part of agriculture. Taking a moment to bless the energy of water is such a simple thing to do, which is why we love this EARTHism for water so much. Earthism for Water           I bless the energy of water. I send water love, kindness, and compassion. I bless water for the nutrients it brings to all the cells of the body as well as oxygen to the brain. I bless water for its role in all facets of life. Without you, there would be no vegetation on land, and no oxygen for animals to breathe. I bless all the good water brings to Planet Earth including fertile fields, stabilizing temperature, cleaning and breaking down waste as well as enabling reproduction. I thank water for being a loving medium through which all essential vitamins and minerals are transported throughout the bodies of all living organisms. I thank water for serving as a habitat for more than 50% of all life on Earth. I honor water for its ability to preserve life. I thank you for your ability to irrigate crops and for being an integral part of agriculture. I bless water as a finite resource and humbly apologize for any times we have mismanaged water or wasted water. May we all be more aware of the life-giving role water plays on Planet Earth and may we honor water as one of the most significant blessings we could ever have. Visit us at earthism.space for more information
Earthism for Volcanoes
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Volcanoes
While you may not stop to think about the importance of the world’s volcanoes, they are an integral part of the Earth. Volcanic materials ultimately break down and weather to form some of the most fertile soils on Earth. The cultivation of this earth has produced abundant food and fostered civilizations for longer than you can imagine. The internal heat of volcanoes associated with young volcanic systems has also been harnessed to produce geothermal energy. That is quite a lot of benefits to something most people don’t think about a lot. Let’s celebrate and bless the beautiful volcano today! Earthism for Volcanoes    I bless all the magnificent volcanoes of the world. I thank you for all the wonderful benefits for our environment including atmospheric cooling, land formation, water production, fertile land, geothermal energy and for the raw materials you so lovingly provide. I honor your ability to create some of the most fertile soils on Earth through the breakdown of your materials. I thank you for the possibility you create for natural geothermal energy. I thank and bless your eruptions which formed the entire Hawaiian Island chain. I thank volcanic rock for your use in metal polishes and woodworking. I bless the crushed rock and ground pumice which can be used for loose-fill insulation, filter aids, poultry litter, soil conditioner, sweeping compound, insecticide carrier, and blacktop highway dressing. I bless and honor the great volcano for everything it does for the Planet, and I thank you! Visit us at Earthism.space for more information.
Earthism for Transformation of Human Consciousness
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Transformation of Human Consciousness
What does it mean to ascend and awaken? What is the New Earth Consciousness? How can you shift your thinking and help make the world a happier, healthier place? One thing you can do, right now, is to take a few minutes out of your day, to love, honor, and cherish the Earth, and to bless the Earth. That is essentially why we created EARTHisms.   While the concept of transformation and a transformation of consciousness seems like an overwhelming task, it’s not. It’s a mindset. It’s a commitment that you can make every day. It’s about living from the heart and honoring the Planet we all love so much. Working with EARTHisms is something small you can do, to make a big impact, which is why we were inspired to create them! Earthism for Transformation of Human Consciousness  I bless humankind’s ability to transform and transcend. I bless our ability to take a quantum evolutionary leap of consciousness for all of humanity. I bless our ability to peacefully co-exist and to love, honor and cherish the Earth and all living things. I recognize that the planet is undergoing a vast transformation and shift. I bless our ability to ascend to a more expansive dimensional experience and level of awareness. I bless our ability to work together as humans in a positive loving way to facilitate both personal and planetary sustainability. I bless this New Earth Consciousness and our ability as humans, to move to a more sustainable existence. I honor and am dedicated to loving, blessing, and protecting Spaceship Earth. I commit to taking the time to love, bless, and honor Mother Earth with positive intentions to help raise the individual and collective consciousness on Spaceship Earth! May we all love, honor and cherish Mother Earth and awaken from the illusion of separation and realize the unity with all that exists within our shared experience and common home.  Visit Earthism.space for more information.
Earthism for Regeneration
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Regeneration
Have you ever stopped to think about the importance of the health of the planet? How can we be good stewards of the planet, when so much needs to be changed? The world is facing so many problems, from climate change to water scarcity, and the sad thing is, as humans we are responsible. If we want to start helping the planet regenerate, we must start shifting our consciousness. We must band together and help the world heal, one person at a time. This EARTHism for Regeneration is one small thing you can do, to play your part.  Earthism for Regeneration I bless the Earth and her ability and capacity to regenerate. I humbly apologize, on behalf of all humans, for any damage we may have caused. I honor the planet for the living, breathing organism that it is. I believe it is possible to shift our consciousness and help  make the world a happier, healthier place. I am willing to do whatever it takes to transform my consciousness and life to become a healer of ecosystems and a steward of community and planetary health and well-being. I believe that humans can be a force for good on our  planet that needs to be healed. I bless the Earth and its capacity to be a dynamic  living system. I bless our ability to regenerate, restore and rejuvenate the soil, water, flora, and fauna. I bless the health of the planet and  all living beings on the planet and I bless our ability to co-exist peacefully and productively. I bless our ability to cocreate a balanced nature-inspired system. I bless humans in our  ability to create and co-evolve with natural systems to generate mutual benefits and improve the life for everyone and everything on the planet. I bless planet Earth and her ability to self-heal and I send her love, kindness, and compassion.   Visit Earthism.space for more information.
Earthism for Quarries, Rocks & Minerals
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Quarries, Rocks & Minerals
Rocks and minerals are very important to mankind. They are not only a source of fuel and power, but also a rich source of minerals. Salt can also be extracted from rocks and believe it or not, rocks also serve as a source of water supply. Rocks and minerals also provide raw materials and building materials, which makes them extremely important to the world’s economy. We believe rocks, quarries, and minerals are an important thing to stop and bless which is why we were inspired to create this EARTHism. Earthism for Quarries, Rocks & Minerals I bless all the rocks, minerals, and quarries on Planet Earth. Thank you for your immense strength and stability. I bless your role in the natural ecosystem of the Earth such as providing habitats on steep cliffs where endangered birds may nest. I bless all the rocks and minerals for your role in providing soil nutrients in places like the Redwood Forest, where the tallest trees in the world grow. I bless and thank all the stone quarries on the Planet for their beautiful contribution in providing building materials. I humbly apologize for any damage we may have done to the environment in acquiring the use of your valuable resources. I thank all the rock quarries in the world for the important role you play on Planet Earth in terms of displacing soil and plants or your role in creating artificial lakes. I thank all the lovely minerals on the Planet for not only your striking beauty, but for your part in creating the Earth’s rocks, soil, and sand. The world is a stronger, more secure place because of you.  Visit Earthism.space for more informaiton.
Earthism for Peace on Earth
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Peace on Earth
It goes without saying, that the world is going through some struggles right now. The fact is the world feels everything but peaceful. We all want peace on earth, but peace seems very hard to come by. If you’re wondering what you can do, to help promote peace, we encourage you to start using this profound EARTHism for peace on Earth. Earthism for Peace on Earth I bless Planet Earth and I pray for a peaceful tomorrow. I pray for equality. I pray for the end of all human suffering. I pray for the peaceful ending of all acts of war. I pray for healing and the end to all cruelty. I bless humankind’s ability to show greater compassion and kindness to others and to see the world through loving eyes. I bless and pray for a world that is free of war, free of suffering and free of abuse. I bless humankind’s ability to respect, honor and be kind to one another, no matter what race, creed, or color. May everyone strive to lift each other up, instead of bringing each other down. May everyone’s heart be filled with love. May peace increase on Earth. It all begins with personal responsibility and a positive intention. May everyone love, bless, honor and respect Planet Earth and bless, honor, and respect each other. May everyone honor and respect their fellow human beings and all the beautiful living things that also inhabit this Earth. May we all bless and pray for the global awakening of humanity. May we all bless and pray and commit to upgrading our thoughts and shifting our consciousness. May we all believe change is possible. May we all believe peace is possible. May we all believe equality is possible. Today we rise. Today we heal. As we heal the world heals and the Planet heals. That is our greatest desire and a rich BLESSism.  Visit Earthism.space for more information. ____________________________________________________________________________
Earthism for the Oceans and Tides
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for the Oceans and Tides
Did you know the world’s oceans provide us with 50% of all oxygen on the planet? That is just one of the vital roles the oceans play. Oceans are also a key component of the Earth’s ecosystem, and a rich source of biodiversity, food, and life. Let’s stop and thank all the beautiful oceans of the world for the key role they play in our lives. Earthism for Oceans & Tides        I bless all the beautiful oceans on Planet Earth. I bless the importance of the ocean’s tides and the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. I honor the rise and fall of the tides in their role in the natural world that can have a marked effect on maritime-related activities. I bless the wonder, splendor and mysteries of the ocean’s deep caverns and uncharted worlds. I bless the importance of the oceans as an essential component of the Earth’s ecosystem. I bless the waters of the ocean as a source of biodiversity, food, and life. I am honored to live on the same planet as the majestic ocean, the foundation of all life. I bless the ocean and the largely unexplored territories of the ocean. I bless the diverse plants and animals that live in the ocean. I thank all the creatures of the ocean who provide us sustenance and resources. I honor the ocean for providing us with 50% of our oxygen. I bless the ocean for its role in our weather and climate. I bless the oceans of the world for helping us lead happier, healthier lives and I am so grateful for everything you so lovingly provide. Visit Earthism.space for more information.
Earthism for the Mountains
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for the Mountains
Have you ever stopped to think about the importance of the world’s mountains? Mountains offer us so much, but we don’t often stop to thank them. Mountains help influence regional and global weather conditions and climate and they provide human beings with medicinal products, food, biodiversity, energy, and freshwater. The best part about mountains is what they can teach us about strength and resilience, which is why we love this EARTHism so much!   Earthism for the Mountains        I bless the magnificence of the Earth’s mountains and what I can learn from the mountains. I honor the mountain’s ability to be completely natural and at ease with itself. I am in awe of the mountains ability to battle high winds and to withstand the forces of nature. I honor the mountain for its ability to adapt to life’s changes in such a beautiful way. I can see that the mountain teaches us how to be strong and wise. I thank the mountain for its sense of dignity and resolve and for the mountain’s ability to stay safe and strong, no matter what life throws at it. I bless the cool air and the high peaks of the mountain and bless how strongly the mountain is rooted into the Earth. I bless all the creatures that call the mountain home and all the birds that soar over its highest peaks. I bless and honor all the lovely mountains of the world and thank them for showing me what strength and resilience are. I bless the mountain and bless myself and what I can learn from the mountain. I honor and bless my ability to be one with the energy and strength of the mountain. I honor all the beautiful mountains on the Planet Earth and thank them for the love and protection they so lovingly provide.
Earthism for Unconditionally Loving Earth
Mar 29 2023
Earthism for Unconditionally Loving Earth
Do you think of the Earth as a complex being, and as a sentient, vibrant and living consciousness? If you don’t, perhaps you should! As humans, we are the chosen caretakers for Mother Earth, and we should be treating her with the utmost of kindness, compassion, and respect. Loving the Earth unconditionally gives us the opportunity to reverse the global consciousness of the Planet and to approach the Loving Earth within a space and consciousness of unconditional love. I bless our wonderous Earth today and recognize the innate love, wisdom, and power I have to be a conscious and privileged custodian of our wondrous earth. The earth is more than just my home; it is a vast, interactive, and amazing classroom of incredible proportions. I bless the idea that a beautiful and loving life is a natural part of my existence and begins first and foremost with acceptance and unconditional love for self. I acknowledge my beloved Earth as a complex being, and as a sentient, vibrant and living consciousness. I bless and honor everything on Planet Earth from the from the air I breathe, to the soil I walk upon to the water I drink. I bless the Earth for everything it so lovingly provides to support and sustain life. I honor Mother Nature as she calls to us once again and reminds us of the beauty held within all kingdoms - animal, plant, and mineral - each in its rightful place and combined into a symphony of exquisite melody. I acknowledge the idea that loving Earth is as vital as loving myself. I honor the global consciousness that begins with love along with our creative expressions to ease the suffering we may have inflicted through ignorance and will over eons of time. Today we have the opportunity to reverse this in a blink of an eye as we approach the Loving Earth within a space and consciousness of unconditional love. Visit Earthism.space for more information.