“Your Daily Dose” is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great teachers. But you could also choose to turn it into something more… a powerful daily practice for personal growth. Give it a try!
A message from today’s meditation:
How does it feel to be you? The quality of our whole life could be summed up in the answer to this one question. This isn’t just philosophical pondering – it’s the foundation of genuine well-being and personal transformation.
From childhood, we’re conditioned to dismiss our feelings for countless reasons, some well-intentioned but ultimately, limiting. We learn to prioritize external expectations over internal wisdom, to seek validation from everywhere except within ourselves. Yet at the end of our lives, we’re left with one undeniable truth: “How did it feel to be you?”
“Think thoughts that make you happy. Do things that make you feel good. Be with people who make you feel good. Eat things that make your body feel good. Go at a pace that makes you feel good.” – Louise Hay
“To me, true prosperity begins with feeling good about yourself; it is a state of mind. Prosperity or lack of it is an outer expression of the ideas in your head.” – Louise Hay
“Find thoughts that make you feel good, and then think those thoughts a lot.” – Louise Hay
“Stop giving your precious energy to things that make you feel bad.” – Louise Hay
How do we get to this place of feeling good while spending a lifetime in this body?
The most reliable way that I know of, is to do the work that leads you to YOU. To work through all of the thoughts and feelings about yourself that scare you, until you can look in the mirror and actually like the person you see.
“One of the bonuses about loving yourself is that you get to feel good.” – Louise Hay
Today’s meditation is called “Come to your senses”. It is not meant to specifically make you feel good, but we need a practice that enables us to create some space to take a step back and look at the thoughts that we think, to observe the feelings we feel.
It is only once we become the witness to our thinking and feeling, that we start creating the ability to place our attention on better feeling thoughts.
It may be helpful to note though, that the goal isn’t simply to feel good all the time. It’s to cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves, to get better at understanding what moves us closer to wellbeing and what moves us further away from it.
A few ideas to cultivate a more beautiful sense of being:
- Pay attention to thoughts that make you feel good, and become conscious about thinking them more often.
- Pay attention to things you do that add to your sense of wellbeing, and put those actions on repeat.
- Pay attention to the people that add to your sense of wellbeing, and surround yourself with more of them.
- Pay attention to what you eat and drink. Some things may taste and feel good for a moment, but leave your body feeling low and unwell long after.
The quality of the life you live is summarized in the answer to this question, “What does it feel like to be you?” Join us for today’s journey and put yourself in the ideal position to find the thoughts that make you feel good, and then choose to think those thoughts a lot!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Come to your senses.
Today’s LIVE meditation
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Practice the “Daily Dose”
Let’s put it into practice! Choose what works for you – daily, once a week or whenever inspiration strikes. Putting pen to paper wires the neural pathways that will create your new habits.
1 – Affirmation
Today is not really affirmations, but a request to pay attention to the things that cultivate a deep sense of wellbeing. Which of these do you need to re-commit to?
- Pay attention to thoughts that make you feel good, and become conscious about thinking them more often.
- Pay attention to things you do that add to your sense of wellbeing, and put those actions on repeat.
- Pay attention to the people that add to your sense of wellbeing, and surround yourself with more of them.
- Pay attention to what you eat and drink. Some things may taste and feel good for a moment, but leave your body feeling low and unwell long after.
2 – A moment of reflection
Use today’s question as a journal prompt. If you don’t have the time to sit down and write, just take a moment to reflect on your response.
Excavating Your Feel-Good Thoughts: Louise Hay advised us to “find thoughts that make you feel good, and then think those thoughts a lot.” Reflect on specific thoughts, beliefs, or perspectives that naturally lift your spirits and energy. What are these thoughts? When do they arise most naturally? How might you cultivate them more intentionally? Also explore what makes it challenging to maintain these positive thought patterns in your daily life.
3 – Quotes to share
Send a quote to someone who needs it, or share them all on social media to spread the good vibes!
4 – Q&A for deeper learning
Read through the questions and answers and write down at least one “aha moment” that clicked for you.
1. Q: Why is “What does it feel like to be you?” such an important question?
A: This question cuts to the heart of your lived experience and overall life satisfaction. While we often focus on external achievements and circumstances, the quality of our internal experience—how it actually feels to inhabit our body, mind, and life—is what ultimately determines our well-being. This question helps you assess whether you’re truly thriving or merely surviving.
2. Q: Isn’t focusing on feeling good just being selfish or self-indulgent?
A: Not at all. There’s a crucial difference between genuine well-being and superficial pleasure-seeking. When you feel good about yourself and your life from a place of authenticity, you naturally have more energy, compassion, and presence to offer others. As Louise Hay noted, true prosperity begins with feeling good about yourself—this creates a positive ripple effect in all your relationships and endeavors.
3. Q: How can I “think thoughts that make me happy” when I’m dealing with real problems?
A: This isn’t about denying reality or forcing positivity. It’s about becoming conscious of your thought patterns and recognizing that you often have more choice than you realize. Even in difficult circumstances, you can choose thoughts that either compound your suffering or support your resilience. The practice involves noticing which thoughts move you toward solution-oriented thinking versus those that keep you stuck in rumination.
4. Q: What does it mean to “come to your senses” in terms of self-awareness?
A: “Coming to your senses” means developing the ability to step back and observe your thoughts and feelings rather than being completely identified with them. It’s about becoming the witness to your inner experience so you can make conscious choices about where to place your attention. This practice helps you recognize patterns that either support or undermine your well-being.
5. Q: How do I know if something truly makes me feel good or if it’s just a temporary distraction?
A: Pay attention to how you feel both during and after an experience. Genuine well-being activities leave you feeling energized, aligned, and more like yourself. Temporary distractions might feel good in the moment but often leave you feeling depleted, disconnected, or needing more of the same thing. Ask yourself: “Does this move me closer to or further from my authentic self?”
6. Q: What if I don’t know what makes me feel good anymore?
A: This is more common than you might think, especially if you’ve spent years prioritizing others’ needs or external expectations. Start small by paying attention to simple moments throughout your day—which activities, conversations, or environments naturally lift your energy? Notice what makes you feel more present and alive. The practice of conscious attention will gradually reveal your authentic preferences and values.
7. Q: How do I balance feeling good with necessary responsibilities that don’t feel good?
A: The goal isn’t to eliminate all challenging or uncomfortable experiences—that’s neither possible nor healthy. Instead, focus on how you approach these necessary tasks. Can you find thoughts that make the experience more bearable? Can you bring more presence and self-compassion to difficult moments? Also examine whether some of your “necessary” responsibilities are actually choices you can reconsider. The key is ensuring that the overall balance of your life supports your well-being rather than depleting it.