I cannot pinpoint when this seed was planted in my mind, sometime way back, when I was a mini mind myself. The seed grew, slowly over my youth, dealing with common childhood challenges, and rapidly in my experience as a primary school teacher, daily meditator and ‘deep thinker.’
Ever since I could speak, I was always asking adults 'why?' and 'how?' when it came to emotions and relationships and t
he way that people think. I continuously wanted (and still want) to understand relationship with one’s self and others, and the impact this has on our lives. Just as a parent or teacher with a passion for writing would encourage their children to write, I motivated my class of 23 to join my mindfulness journey. Following the integration of daily mindfulness practice, discussions on values and emotional exercises, I found the student outcomes extraordinarily positive. Students began to clearly articulate their emotions, explore their behaviour and collaborate better within teams. Their parents and my peers reported that most of my students had become more insightful and interested individuals as a result of these practices. Most impressively, my students themselves, stated that daily mindfulness meditation and exercises allowed them to ‘just be’, ‘be more respectful, and less reactive in relationships with friends’, and ‘not get so frustrated when losing in soccer’ (to name a few.) Given today’s demanding society, it is more important than ever that a strong emphasis on student wellbeing should be a priority in both education and home life. I created this resource and provide my services because I am enthusiastic about ensuring that children are supported and specifically taught positive strategies to cope with the stress, anxiety and difficult emotions faced in everyday life.
