The Adventure Begins

We hope you enjoyed Mindful Visionaries' Half Day Experience of Search Inside Yourself!  Below are some resources that we think will be helpful as you begin applying what you've learned.

Keepsake

Access the Half-Day slides and techniques presented, coming back any time you need them.

Integration

Our resources below are aimed to help you apply what was presented at the Half-Day Program to your daily life.

Connection

Stay connected and join others on the same journey as yourself. Arrange meet ups and ask questions.

Half-Day Keepsake Files

Handouts:

Slides:

Let's Practice!

Guided Meditations available in the buttons below.
Dedicated Practice: Access the audio file above.

Integrated Practice: Before eating your next meal today, complete another ‘Three Mindful Breaths’ practice.
Dedicated Practice: Access the audio file above.
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Integrated Practice: When you see the next person you will interact with today, take a moment to say in your mind, “I wish for you to be happy” as you greet them.  Repeat this as many times as you remember to do so today.
Dedicated Practice: Access the audio file above.
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Integrated Practice: During a transition time today (e.g. between meetings at work, just before entering your house, just before going to bed), pause and take three mindful breaths.
Dedicated Practice: Access the audio file above.
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​Integrated Practice: Try a mindful listening practice today. In your next conversation or meeting, practice putting all of your attention on the person(s) with whom you are speaking. 

Other Resources

Download an App

There are many wonderful apps that can help you develop a daily mindfulness practice. Many have guided meditations, timers with bells, ways to track your progress and other materials to help you get started. Here are a few to check out:

Reading

If you haven’t already read the book Search Inside Yourself, we certainly recommend it! 
In addition, here are a few other books we think you'll enjoy:

Stay Connected

Don't let the course fade away. 
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  • Join the conversation and stay connected with other SIY enthusiasts on our
    ​Facebook Connect Group!

    It's a great place to ask questions and network with other like-minded individuals.

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  • For more ongoing videos, resources and training, find us on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook.
    ​We post new content and updates on a regular basis.    ​

Get Proactive

With your community and co-workers!

Organise a Mindful Lunch

"When walking, walk. When eating, eat."  -Zen Proverb. 
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Practicing mindfulness while eating is a wonderful opportunity to eat with all of your senses and to cultivate mindfulness as part of a daily activity. Not every meal needs to be eaten in complete silence, even just taking a moment at the beginning of a meal or during a bite can help bring attention and appreciation to the meal and the moment. Eating mindfully also helps with digestion, and helps you stop eating when you are full rather than over-eating.
The idea is simple: get a group of people together for an intentional lunch. Maybe start with one or two minutes of silent eating, or try having the whole lunch in silence.

Here are a few more resources to get you started:

Join a Group

There are many ways to practice mindfulness and we encourage you to explore options near you (e.g. local zen center, yoga studio or other spiritual traditions). 

Organise a Group

There are many things that you and your community or colleagues can try out as a group. Some ideas are: 
  • Hold a regular sit where you colleagues come together for 10-20 minute practice period
  • Organize mindful lunches which colleagues are invited to eat together in silence
  • Create a book club. 
The sky's the limit here! Find something that resonates with you and your companions.