With Christmas approaching and Thanksgiving just passed, it’s a time for gratitude, to reflect on life's bounty. But counting blessings shouldn't be allocated to one day or during a period of time, it should be a daily practice.

You can count your blessings or you can count your misfortunes. One practice can inspire you, bringing awareness to all the gifts that surround you and all the opportunities that await. The other can send you into a downward spiral of frustration and disappointment.

Despite the chaos of the times, there's a lot to be thankful for. If you struggle to see opportunities right now, you might need to shift your perspective. With practice, you can get there.

Sometimes you need to start with the small and mundane. While your house may feel cold, you can feel thankful for your cup of Yogi Tea. Both the cup and the tea as well as the warmth in your hands as you hold it. Be thankful for your wooly jumper and your socks. Even if there's a moth hole or two, your winter clothes keep you cozy. Be thankful for your home. Even with the heating kept way down, your home shelters you from the cold outside.

The more you acknowledge each gift in your life - each person, each thing, each opportunity - the more you see all that serves you.

There's plenty that disappoints. And it's okay to feel mad, sad, frustrated, etc. The spectrum of emotions is part of the human experience. But you don't want to get stuck in a negative state. When you can hold a more neutral space, you can more clearly see all that supports you despite the disappointments.

By helping you develop your neutral / meditative mind, practicing kundalini can help you cultivate a state of gratitude.