this guided mindfulness exercise<\/a> to reduce stress and promote calm.<\/p>\nWhich part of nature do you like to connect with most \u2013 the trees, the wind, or the sun? Why?<\/p>\n
Audio Transcript:<\/h3>\n
When we go outside, we can see and feel so many wonderful things. Things like trees, and the wind, and the clouds, and the sun.
\nIn many ways we are like these beautiful parts of nature, and for this exercise we\u2019ll be like the tree and the wind and the sun.
\nOur body is like a tree. It grows and it is strong.
\nOur breath is like the wind. It flows in and out.
\nAnd the sun is like the part of us that is warm and kind.<\/p>\n
So let\u2019s lower or close our eyes and sit tall like a tree. We extend our hands way out and stretch our fingers, like branches and leaves. Let\u2019s squeeze our fingers together and then let go and feel them wiggle, like they are blowing in the wind.
\nAnd now, with the wind blowing, let\u2019s be like the wind and take two big, slow breaths. Breathing in\u2026and breathing out, blowing out the wind. Breathing in\u2026and breathing out, blowing out the wind.
\nAnd now the sun comes out and warms the tree and the wind. As it shines on the tree, we feel our body. Can you feel your fingers and feel your toes? What else can you feel\u2014just by noticing your body?
\nAnd as the sun shines on the wind, we feel our body breathing. Can you feel your belly moving up and down? Can you feel the air flowing in and out of your beautiful body?
\nAnd with the sun up high in the sky, brightening and warming the whole world, you too can warm the world\u2014with your kindness!
\nThink of someone who can use a little kindness\u2014like your sister or brother, or a friend, or your teacher. And as you think of them, wish for them, \u201cMay you be happy,\u201d imagining them smiling like the sun.
\nYou deserve happiness, too. So now wish for yourself, \u201cMay I be happy,\u201d and smile like the sun.
\nAnd as you smile like the sun, feel your body sitting tall like a tree and feel your breath blowing like the wind.
\nAnd, when you\u2019re ready, gently open your eyes and look around. You are amazing!<\/p>\n
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Promote Calm<\/h5>\n