Start and End of Each Day

Many of us feel very busy most, if not all of the time.  Recently, a comment from a pre-teen jarred me a bit.  "I'm sorry I haven't called you.  I've been really busy."  It was a little amusing and then I found myself thinking about how this young man hears adults in his life say this, and it may be true as well, that he is busy.  How can adults model and help cultivate a sense of slowing down for themselves and the young people in their lives?

One idea is to have a moment of awareness at the start and end of each day.  When the alarm goes off, check in with what the mind is up to right away.  Do you pick up your device and start working or interacting with others immediately?  Are you already in meetings and/or rushing through the day?  Perhaps take a moment to realize that you're still in your bed.  The invitation here is to take an intentional breath or two before you get out of bed and start your day.
When you land back in your bed at the end of the day, perhaps turn off your device and take a few deep, intentional, aware breaths before you close your eyes and rest.

These simple practices may help start and end your day with a moment of connection, with yourself.

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