There’s a wonderful surge that’s happening in the world of mindfulness right now and its movement into the schools with children. When I saw this video of what they are doing in an elementary school in Oakland, California I was blown away.
One of the kids said:
“Before a test, if we’re nervous, we just breathe, calm down and it sends a message to our mind that ‘we can make it!’
Wow, that is powerful.
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This is the type of pilot that I want to pioneer in our locality – thank you for sharing this brilliant article because this is the best preventative measure children can learn to build resilience in their lives for the sustainability of the rest of their lives. Just beautiful!
Great site, and a strong resiliency message. I’ve been living resiliency my entire life… before I knew what it was in fact. Been speaking about it and teaching it for a number of years as a teacher and school counselor. To me, resiliency is the essence of human success and navigating life’s waters without it is very difficult.
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Sean
I’m thrilled to hear about this movement in our schools! Resiliency, perseverence, and self-confidence are necessary ingedients for a healthy, happy, successful life.
But it’s easiest and most effective to plant and nurture these “seeds” when our children are infants and toddlers. Babies are ready to experience some safe struggles. They don’t see frustration (or even failure) as negative, or something to be feared.
Facing and overcoming obstacles is what builds true resiliency. I give examples and encouraging advice to parents in a recent post: A Lesson From Babies…It’s Okay To Struggle
http://www.janetlansbury.com/2010/07/a-lesson-from-babies-its-okay-to-struggle/
Wow I admire those kids who think positively towards their test works. This is what we call as the power of mind.
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