MINDFULNESS MONDAY
Our mindfulness journey this week will bring us back to simpler times. As children, we are naturally more attuned to our environment than as adults. Children revel in wonder of everything around them. We are going to harness our childlike capacity for presence and curiosity whereby enhancing our attention to the world around us.
A suggestion for the week: Cultivating Childlike Wonder
· Take a moment at some point in the day to pause right where you are. Close your eyes and invite your open and curious inner child to come to the surface.
· When you open your eyes, imagine that you were experiencing everything around you for the first time.
· Scan your surroundings for a few minutes and cherish all of the colors, textures and sounds around you. Take in any aromas that fill the air. Notice the feel of the earth, chair, bed, etcetera that you are touching. Be aware of any movements around you.
· Now hold your attention on one object that is pleasing to your senses. For this one object consider what about it brings you a sense of contentment, joy or peace? What unique characteristics does it have?
· After focusing on that object for a minute or so, notice how your mind and body are feeling at that time.
· Feel free to repeat this as often as you like, in as many different environments that you like. Be free to explore as much as you are able to!
Have a great childlike week!
