# @Bemindful.us.org on Facebook

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- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/54961567-Bemindfulusorg-facebook
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- **Posted:** 2025-02-22T00:00:13.000+00:00

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🤯DID YOU KNOW this fun fact about World Gratitude Day?! (Which is celebrated on September 21... but we got excited!)
🦃In 1965 a Thanksgiving dinner was held at the meditation center of the United Nations building in Hawaii.

There, Sri Chinmoy, a meditation teacher, and director of the UN meditation group suggested creating a special holiday to unify people around the world in gratitude.

The people in attendance promised to hold a gratitude meeting in their own country every September 21. 

It was only in 1977 that, in recognition of Sri Chinmoy's work, the UN meditation group requested a resolution to make World Gratitude Day official.  Since then, World Gratitude Day has been an annual international commemoration.

Practicing gratitude mindfully means bringing our full awareness to the present moment and truly feeling appreciation in our hearts. Instead of just saying "thank you," we can pause, breathe, and reflect on the depth of our gratitude—whether for a person, a moment, or simply the gift of being alive. Neuroscience shows that regular gratitude practice rewires our brain for greater well-being, fostering resilience and deeper connections. Today, take a mindful moment to acknowledge what you’re grateful for—feel it, embody it, and let it uplift your spirit. 🌿💛

Check out our free practice here - https://bemindful.us.org/index.php/gratitude-practice/

#BeMindful #WorldGratitudeDay #MindfulGratitude #NeuroscienceForWellbeing

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