A shorter version of the MBSR body scan!

Taking a few minutes to practice focusing your attention on what you see can be a fabulous exercise. When you are done, ask yourself the following questions: 

1) What did you notice? 
2) How might this be different from how you normally pay attention? 
​3) How might this help us stay well? Reduce stress? 

When our amygdala's on fire, one of our most powerful tools is bringing our awareness to our breath. When we "STOP" (Stop, Take a breath, Observe how we're feeling, Proceed with kindness"), we find the pause. In that pause, we have a chance to respond, with compassion, with kindess and with a open, curiosity for what is, just as it is.

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This image was taken from: www.blissfulkids.com/mindfulness-and-the-brain-how-to-explain-it-to-children/

I am a HUGE fan of Insight Timer and have begun uploading my meditations (I have one so far - it’s a work in progress) to the app under “be brave * be kind * be present. If you haven’t discovered Insight Timer yet, please check it out. It’s free. It has thousands (yep, thousands) of meditations for you to peruse and is a gentle way to introduce you into the world of meditation. 

If you would like to “virtually” join me, I usually mediate between 6-7am every morning. Simply sign up to Insight Timer and pick the meditation of your choice. My husband and I will be sitting in our living room and meditating along side you in spirit! If I’m lucky my children will be joining us too! ​