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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.
KeepsakeAccess the Half-Day slides and techniques presented, coming back any time you need them.
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IntegrationOur resources below are aimed to help you apply what was presented at the Half-Day Program to your daily life.
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ConnectionStay connected and join others on the same journey as yourself. Arrange meet ups and ask questions.
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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. 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. |
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Dedicated Practice: Access the audio file above. 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. Integrated Practice: In your next meeting or conversation with someone today, try listening mindfully while also putting some attention on your body language & your breathing. |
Dedicated Practice: Access the audio file above. Integrated Practice: Think of someone whom you'll meet today or think of the next person you expect to see today. Take a moment to silently consider how that person is just like you. For example, you may say to yourself, “This person wants to be loved, just like me,” or, “This person wants to do a good job, just like me.” |
Other Resources
ReadingIf 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:
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Videos
Download an AppThere 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:
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Stay ConnectedDon't let the course fade away.
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Get Proactive
With your community and co-workers!
Organise a Mindful Lunch"When walking, walk. When eating, eat."
- Zen Proverb. 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:
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Join a GroupThere 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 GroupThere are many things that you and your community or colleagues can try out as a group. Some ideas are:
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