Untangle A Thanksgiving Meditation - Elisha Goldstein - Gratitude and Reflection
Nov 24, 2025
Elisha Goldstein, a clinical psychologist and meditation teacher, leads a special guided meditation focused on gratitude and reflection. He emphasizes the importance of having a gratitude practice, encouraging listeners to settle in and acknowledge the positivity in their lives. Elisha guides a body scan, prompts self-reflection on personal qualities, and invites feelings of gratitude for gifts from others and nature. Throughout the meditation, he reminds us to integrate these feelings into our daily interactions, enhancing our overall joy and connection.
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Begin With Breath And Body Scan
- Settle into a relaxed posture and focus on breath to anchor attention before reflecting on gratitude.
- Gently scan the body and soften areas of tension to deepen your awareness and ease.
Actively Reflect On What’s Good
- Actively reflect on specific good facts in your life like health, basic needs met, or a recent compliment.
- Notice positive qualities you like about yourself and observe any resistance with gentle curiosity.
Gratitude Has A Felt Sense
- Notice how gratitude physically appears as softening or expansion in the body to deepen the experience.
- Lingering in the felt sense of gratitude amplifies joy and embodied awareness.