Gratified Sessions

/tʌɪm/ the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole. Time offers us the opportunity to experience life in all its phases—past, present, and future. Without time, we wouldn't have the chance to learn from our past, live in the present, or hope for the future. Time allows us to grow, heal, and evolve, providing us with moments of joy,...

/ˈfam(ɪ)li/ a group of individuals who provide emotional, social, and sometimes economic support to each other. This concept goes beyond blood relations and includes those with whom we share deep, meaningful connections—friends, mentors, community members, and even chosen families. These relationships are built on love, trust, loyalty, and mutual care. We should be grateful for family because it o...

wisdom noun the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good the quality of judgement - being wise. Wisdom is a powerful tool that is bestowed upon us as human beings through the experience and knowledge that touches the ones that come before us. It allows us to foresee things that are of benefit to our wellbeing, but also those that are of detriment. This month we celebrate the fact that the...

noun: life ; plural noun: lives ; noun: one's life ; plural noun: one's lifes the period during which something inanimate or abstract continues to exist, function, or be valid. As we embark on Season 2 of the Gratified Journey, we start off by celebrating the life that has been gifted to us. Life as we know it is tough on everyone. Let's learn to live it, love and enjoy it!

/səˈpɔːt/ bear all or part of the weight of; hold up. In the final instalment of Season 1, we take time to reflect on those who have carried us to where we are today. In reality, nobody has accomplished anything on their own and thus, we have to show our gratitude to those who have been our pillars in times of need. As we’ve entered 2023, let us lean on each other and push each other to new height...

/kəˈmjuːnɪti/ noun a group of people living in the same place and/or the condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common. Our community and the company we keep is what shapes the people we are and how we choose to co-exist. Being part of a community is something fundamental to human survival and thus the need to feel a sense of community gifts us with strength unfathomable...

/fəˈɡɪvnɪs/ the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven. It is most challenging to forgive those close to you if they injure or betray you. Sometimes the degree of trust broken dictates how easy or difficult it is to forgive. However, it is true that the easier we find it to forgive someone, the less likely it is that we will suffocate ourselves by harbouring ill will against the wrongdoe...

/ɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/ noun a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. Opportunity is always around us. Opportunity is the potential progress and transitioning into something greater. When it comes down to it, it is what can make or break a particular stage in your journey but at the same time, it drives us to want more. Opportunity is a chance at changing your life. It’s a bea...

/ɡrəʊθ/ the act or process, or a manner of growing; development; gradual increase. Growth is a stage in life that allows you to realise your true potential. It catalyses and propagates the dreams and manifestations we put unto our paths towards greatness. This is a time where we let go of our comfort and breathe light into expanding who we are ought to be - this is what separates the old you to yo...

/njuː bɪgɪnɪŋ/ The theme for this instalment rests on the shoulders of a fresh start. This symbolises a new beginning, a new chapter in your life allowing you to find your feet and keep moving forward. An opportunity to breathe new life into your world. This is a moment we experience every morning that we wake up and for this, we are stronger everyday. For this, we are grateful.

/ˈɡʌɪd(ə)ns/ noun advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by someone in authority. In life, we often seek things while negating the fact that we don't have a path that will ensure we attain what we want or desire. It is important that in those moments, we seek guidance from those who have walked through and forged their own paths before you. On this in...

imperfection /ɪmpəˈfɛkʃ(ə)n/ noun a fault, blemish, or undesirable feature. We live day to day resenting a part of ourselves that makes us who we are, unbeknownst to us that these are the same things that make us beautiful. We chase perfection, thinking that we harness fault yet never give ourselves a platform to think about how there is no need to chase perfection, but rather nurture the imperfec...

/ˈhapɪnəs/. noun. the state of being happy. True happiness is an inner quality, a state of mind. This is the state of mind that manifests peace into your life. It allows one to immerse themselves in the full value of life and to process the rollercoaster it is with a clean and peaceful mind and soul. This month, we are grateful for the gift of happiness. The gift of creating it for ourselves but a...

/piːs/ freedom from disturbance; tranquillity. Through the turmoil that we experience in this life, finding peace is something that is imperative. This is not to say that peace is found where there is no noise and turmoil. If anything, peace is found in the midst of all the pandemonium, in a place where your soul has found that tranquility. Protect your soul because it is your peace. Without it, w...

/lʌv/ an intense feeling of deep affection. This month we are grateful for the love that we are afforded around us but also, our ability to love ourselves. Love is a kind of feeling that creates meaning and depth to our lives like nothing else can. It is essential to love, whether it be loving the ones around you, accepting love from the ones around you or establishing a love for yourself as the c...

[ɡratɪtjuːd] noun the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. In this first instalment, we start of by embracing the journey we are embarking on. The theme? To be grateful. Here, we aim to reflect on the paths we‘ve taken in order to lead us to a path of acknowledgement and appreciation for everything and everyone we’ve encountered, and the impact each...