We often find ourselves “efforting” or “trying” to do or be something. These words define the something as outside of us – a place we must “get to,” before we can actually do or be something else. Often viewed as a perfect place, we strive to reach something that actually lives inside each one of us. Once we release the trying, we are reminded that we are already there, just doing the best we can. There is no other outside ourselves who can do it better.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION

SITTING STILL LIKE A FROG – MINDFULNESS
EXERCISES FOR KIDS (AND THEIR PARENTS)

By Eline Snel (2013)

This is a handy, user-friendly book of relaxation exercises for children ages 5-12. I particularly like the way Dr. Snel talks about anxiety, repetitive thoughts, body experiences, and breathing. She is insightful into the multitude of reasons kids experience anxiety, as well as providing useful tools for helping these states.

Book comes with a CD for use in guided meditations, and can be purchased through Shambala Sun and Amazon.