MINDFULNESS MANTRAS

  • By Tracey Delfs
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  • 09 Apr, 2018
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Created by Tracey Delfs - Inspired by teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh

Breathing in I’m ‘aware’ that I am breathing in,
Breathing out, I’m ‘aware’ that I am breathing out.
Breathing in,
Breathing out,
In,
Out.
Breathing in deep,
Breathing out slow,
Breathing in calm,
Breathing out ease.
Calm,
Ease.
Breathing in I calm my mind,
Breathing out I relax my body.
Calm,
Relaxed.
Breathing in peace,
Breathing out gratitude.
Peace,
Gratitude.
MINDFUL WALKING OR SITTING MEDITATION:
I have arrived, I am home.
In the here and in the now.
I have arrived,
I am home.
MINDFUL WALKING OR ANYTIME OUTDOORS:
Breathing in I am aware of ___________ (e.g. the beautiful blue sky)
Breathing out I am *grateful for ______________ (e.g. the beautiful blue sky)
* NOTE: grateful for can be replaced with “smile at”.
MINDFUL EATING : When sitting down to eat – take three breaths saying to yourself...
Breathing in calm,
Breathing out gratitude (for the food I am about to eat).
Calm,
Gratitude.
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