I picture the green of the leaves that caught my attention this morning, and I fill myself with their image and colour.

I know from experience the moment I step outside and take a breath of air, I feel more relaxed and better for moving and feeling the air on my face and the ground beneath my feet.

Gratitude is something that I have been practising as part of my mindfulness practice for many years now and I have become aware of my deepening relationship with it.

I am comforted by what I assumed to be a difficult and challenging time of year is made a little more enjoyable and uplifting by the simple acknowledgement to myself of my mood change.