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imagine that the wind comes and takes away what is
no longer needed.” (Continue breathing, movement
and visualization for the remainder of the five minutes.)
Encourage participants to add their own silent language
in the form of an affirmation (e.g., “I have everything I
need,” “I am rooted but flexible”).- Reflection (15 min.)
̊ (3 min.) Instruct participants to find a comfortable place to
sit with their journal and writing instruments.̊ (10 min.) Provide the following prompt: “For the next
ten minutes, I invite you to write continuously about
the challenge that is most present in your life. Use rich,
descriptive language to describe the challenge, its context
and its impact on your whole being and the world around
you. No one will see your writing. Be as honest as possible.
All thoughts and feelings are welcome on the canvas of
your journal. When you hear the bell, bring your writing to
a close, and I will provide your next prompt.”̊ (2 min.) After ten minutes of writing is up, ring the chime,
bell or bowl and remind participants to bring their writing
to a close. Then, provide the following prompt: “Ask a
question, that if answered, would help you to navigate your
challenge in the way that you wish.”- Art and nature immersion (25 min.)
̊ (5 min.) Transition from inside to outside, providing the
following prompt: “Now we will go for a walk with our
questions. As we move from inside to outside, carry your
journal in a different way than you normally would. Go
slowly and pay attention to both your physical being and
to the environment. We will gather at (name a close-by
place/landmark—e.g., the big oak tree).”