Today we are going to learn a simple way for us to bring our mind and body back into balance. There may be times during the day where you are unaware of what you are feeling and why, and taking a few moments to stop, take a breath and observe what is actually happening, will allow you to respond more effectively to your experience by reconnecting with your thoughts and feelings. You can practice this at times when you feel tired, upset, maybe hungry, or need a restorative break.
We are going to follow the acronym STOP-S for stop and pause. T for Take a breath. O for observe, and P for Proceed.
(Ring the bell)
We are going to take a few moments to practice with STOP.
(Ring the Bell)
Let’s pause and take a 3 deep breaths. Observe what is happening inside both your mind and body. There may be things there that feel uncomfortable, so work towards allowing them to be there just as they are. Not pushing them away or down, but just noticing their presence without judging them good/bad, right or wrong. Just let them be.
Take 3 more breaths as you would naturally breathe in and out.
In time as you continue to practice in this way you will begin to feel that no matter what arises inside, you have the ability to be with it, and that the feelings and sensations associated with it do pass, and you can then proceed on with your day.
Teachers please find a place in your room to write the acronym
STOP-
Stop-Take a break-Observe-Proceed.
Take this practice and use it as necessary in your day to help maintain and create more balance and peace.
Have a great Mindful Monday!
