The premise of this meditation is to find feelings of gratitude in the midst of difficult circumstances. It is especially relevant if you feel like things are falling apart and you’re losing sight of the good. The 17-minute practice offers guided body and breath awareness leading into a visualization that concludes with a meditation on gratitude while holding the powerful Lakshmi/lotus mudra (hand gesture used to help you focus and harness your mental energy.) You may find it easier to stay alert and to hold the mudra while seated comfortably with your back supported, however, this meditation can also be done lying down.