WEEK 4Â AFTERNOON PROGRAMMING
Mantra
My nature is to love and be loved.
When I am still, I can feel the purity and innocence within me.
I connect with others through letting my heart shine outwards.
PRACTICE: MEDITATION (20M)
Guided Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
PRACTICE: WALKING (~60M)
Get outside to do a ~60 minute walk or hike. If there are wooded areas or naturally beautiful areas near you that feel safe to access, take advantage of the healing power of nature as well!
WATCH: TALK (48M)
Sheltering in Love (Part 1) with Tara Brach (find Part 2 here for later this week)
JOURNAL (~60M)
Journal: Consider the following prompts:
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What in life makes your heart sing?
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What in your life brings you a childlike sense of play and joy?
Is there a hobby or a creative pursuit that lights you up? How might you be able to bring more of this into your life at this time?
Who are the people in your life who you deeply love? What does it feel like to think of them and to hold them in your heart?
What in your life brings you peace? (Certain people, silence, places, nature, animals, hobbies …)
Consider your peace of mind in your day-to-day life while not in quarantine. When you emerge back into the world, how might you bring more peace into your daily routine? Are there any changes you wish to make to allow for this?
We are in the midst of a global awakening to how intricately we are all connected to one another and to nature. In what ways do you see and feel our interconnectedness? Have you gained any new awareness of this due to COVID-19?
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Knowing we are all interconnected can build bridges across all kinds of divides. In what ways have you felt separated from others in life? How might you instead build bridges in order to connect? Is there anyone in your life who you would like to call on the phone tonight to repair any disagreement or disconnect?
Which practices from today most resonated with you? What would you like to carry forward with you?