Let's teach mindfulness as a subject in schools
The Issue
Being spiritually awake has made me want to understand better, and the world is changing.As parents we all have a duty of care to our children-we brought them into this world with love,hoping that the world we live in will become a better place.Our children have a big part to play in our world changing,which seems like a lot to put on a little persons shoulders. But you can already feel that things are changing and evolving...with negatives we see in the world..a balance needs to restore with lot of expansion.
Its alarming to know that 5 children in every class are in the levels of anxiety that could be lead to depression if not untreated? was this the case in eighties?
children are struggling to deal with their emotions positively, why?
Because of busy parenting, exam pressure, social media, lack of communication.
We need to teach through our schools effective methods of learning how to handle difficult thoughts and emotions skilfully, to be kinder to themselves and others, helping them make better choices, be less reactive and live in the present moment rather than reverting back to the unhelpful, habitual thought process of dwelling on past or worrying about scenarios that may never happen in the future.
Why can't we just teach them how to breath properly. simple breathing techniques to help bring them back into their bodies and out of their heads, back into 'being' rather than 'doing' all the time. Breathing into the belly helps bring a sense of calmness to a stressful situation, like before an exam or working on a piece of homework.
Mindfulness help them to be aware of their feelings, thoughts and emotions and to understand that these feelings come and go,we don't necessarily need to act them out, which can result in further feelings of regret and self-criticism.
Often children catastrophize a scenario, making something into what it's not, which creates a huge amount of anxiety. We need to teach them to perceive a situation for just how it is.
Children are like a sponge, soaking up everything around them - every vibration, sight, sound and touch.
Explore how it is to be in their new and exciting world and learn to live their life with a 'beginners mind'- they often need a reminder to see and appreciate the wonders they have all around them.
Lets rally around and promote mindfulness and meditation as a subject in our schools, that small investment will yield a big return.
The Issue
Being spiritually awake has made me want to understand better, and the world is changing.As parents we all have a duty of care to our children-we brought them into this world with love,hoping that the world we live in will become a better place.Our children have a big part to play in our world changing,which seems like a lot to put on a little persons shoulders. But you can already feel that things are changing and evolving...with negatives we see in the world..a balance needs to restore with lot of expansion.
Its alarming to know that 5 children in every class are in the levels of anxiety that could be lead to depression if not untreated? was this the case in eighties?
children are struggling to deal with their emotions positively, why?
Because of busy parenting, exam pressure, social media, lack of communication.
We need to teach through our schools effective methods of learning how to handle difficult thoughts and emotions skilfully, to be kinder to themselves and others, helping them make better choices, be less reactive and live in the present moment rather than reverting back to the unhelpful, habitual thought process of dwelling on past or worrying about scenarios that may never happen in the future.
Why can't we just teach them how to breath properly. simple breathing techniques to help bring them back into their bodies and out of their heads, back into 'being' rather than 'doing' all the time. Breathing into the belly helps bring a sense of calmness to a stressful situation, like before an exam or working on a piece of homework.
Mindfulness help them to be aware of their feelings, thoughts and emotions and to understand that these feelings come and go,we don't necessarily need to act them out, which can result in further feelings of regret and self-criticism.
Often children catastrophize a scenario, making something into what it's not, which creates a huge amount of anxiety. We need to teach them to perceive a situation for just how it is.
Children are like a sponge, soaking up everything around them - every vibration, sight, sound and touch.
Explore how it is to be in their new and exciting world and learn to live their life with a 'beginners mind'- they often need a reminder to see and appreciate the wonders they have all around them.
Lets rally around and promote mindfulness and meditation as a subject in our schools, that small investment will yield a big return.
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Petition created on 19 September 2018