sometimes, the best thing we can practice during difficult moments with loved ones who are annoying us, is to send them friendly wishes.
When we can learn to label situations as simply pleasant or unpleasant, we have lessened our reactions to them. They are unable to get ahold of us in the same way.
an ant can carry up to 5000 times its weight. & ants work together. can you carry your heavy burdens with the strength of an ant? a guided lesson & practice
yes, i understand your hesitation to try this- it feels too intimate & touchy-feely & maybe borderline like pity- i promise it’s none of these things & it will be worth your while!
notice where your mind likes to jump- is it into the future or back into the past? can you observe your thoughts without getting caught up in the storyline of them?
experience the vast open awareness of seeing your mind like the sky, with your thoughts & emotions passing with the clouds.
practice anchoring your awareness in the present moment by tuning inward to your breath
a mindfulness lesson from ms.molly in response vs reaction for 6th - 12th graders. helping kids to locate where they feel their breath in their body & using it as an anchor for present moment awareness. a practice together & directions on how to practice with yourself throughout the day.