When centering myself I work to connect to the natural world around me using different senses as anchor points.
What is a place in the natural world that makes you feel connected?
Breath
When I feel off kilter, I use breathing to center myself. I take intentional breaths, slow breaths, deep breaths to regroup and recenter.
Take a few, slow, intentional breaths–as deep as your body will allow you to breathe comfortably. Notice how your body responds to those breaths. Make time for breathing today.
Being Centered
Having my experience centered feels like my community is actively acknowledging my potential.
What is your experience of being centered by others? What is your experience of being marginalized? How can you center others today?
Touch
Prayer beads serve as a focus for meditation. Much more than a mnemonic aid to prayer, prayer beads engage the senses to create a state of mindfulness.
Find something to hold onto today, the touch of which helps remind you to return to your center.
Center
What connects you to the center of your being? This month, we asked members of the CLF community to reflect on the theme of “centering.”
What is your experience of being centered–socially, spiritually, or physically?