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C OMPASSIONATE I NTEGRITY T RAINING
A S ECULAR E THICS A PPROACH TO C ULTIVATING P ERSONAL , S OCIAL AND E NVIRONMENTAL F LOURISHING
G RATITUDE P RACTICE S CRIPT
(12 to 15 minutes)
In Preparation for the Practice:
During this practice you will be asked to bring to mind people for whom you have gratitude. We will begin
with a loved one and then extend this gratitude to others who have supported us in our lives, to strangers,
and even to someone who has harmed us. Before we begin, you may want to take a moment to think of
some of the people you want to use during the practice.
Start of Practice:
If you are making a recording of this script, add the italicized text. If you are reading this script in a live
setting, omit the italicized text.
This contemplative practice is designed to be used in conjunction with the Compassionate Integrity
Training program. Many of the terms and concepts used in this practice assume knowledge that comes from
the CIT manual and classes. For more information about CIT, please visit www.compassionateintegrity.org.
Let’s begin the practice by taking a relaxed and upright posture. ( For instructions and tips about posture,
please listen to the Introduction to Contemplative Practices podcast. ) (pause 15 seconds)
Now begin whatever stabilizing practice or practices you find helpful, such as resourcing, deep breathing,
and focused attention. (pause 1 to 2 minutes)
Now bring to mind someone for whom you feel gratitude. Try to picture this person in your mind as vividly
as possible and think of the many things they have done to benefit you. (pause 1 to 2 minutes)
Next, expand this gratitude to others in your life. Recognize that all of our accomplishments, everything
that brought us to this day has been made possible by teachers, coaches, family members, and friends. Bring
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