Mindfulness weekly idea May 19-15 2019

Connect to the Earth

Find a peaceful outdoors spot for this activity. This could be in the woods, on a hike, in your backyard or on the beach. There should be few distractions.

Find a place where you can walk without shoes and no socks. Start by doing a few stretches. Stretch your legs, arms, feet, back and shoulders. Notice how your body feels in this moment.

Feel your feet walking slowly on whatever surface you have chosen. Feel your heel touch the ground. How do your toes feel?

Feel gravity pushing you gently onto the earth.

Take a moment to push your feet deeper into the surface and simply notice the feeling.

Sit down on the ground. Feel your legs and buttocks touch the ground. Is the surface warm or cold? What is the texture beneath you?

Push your hands, palm down on the earth. Notice the temperature and texture of the earth.

Continue to take deep breaths as you simply take time to notice the contact your body is making with the earth.

Continue this until you feel you are done.

Questions for discussion

1) Why did you chose this outdoor spot? What draws you to this spot?

2) What did you notice during this activity?

3) What was hard about this activity?

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