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[buuimindfulness]

Mindfulness for kids: How a Meditation Practice Can Help Kids Become Less Anxious and More Focused

Are you looking for ways to help your child become more focused and less anxious? Check out our latest blog on the benefits of mindfulness for kids. Learn how mindfulness can empower children to navigate life’s challenges with ease and resilience. Read now: https://www.buui.co/post/mindfulness-for-kids

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[innerguidancehub]

Title: Embracing Joy: The Spiritual Significance of Allowing Yourself to Have Fun

Introduction

In the pursuit of spiritual growth, it's easy to become ensnared in the solemnity of self-discovery and inner reflection. However, it's crucial to remember that joy and fun are integral aspects of our spiritual journey. This vlog article aims to shed light on the profound spiritual significance of allowing yourself to have fun. By understanding the transformative power of playfulness and joy, we can unlock new dimensions of enlightenment and fulfillment.

I. Balancing the Energies

In spiritual teachings, balance is often emphasized as a key principle. Just as meditation and introspection are vital for inner growth, so too is allowing oneself to experience joy and play. By striking a harmonious balance between these energies, we create a holistic foundation for our spiritual journey.

II. Reconnecting with Inner Child

The inner child represents the unadulterated, authentic self that often gets overshadowed by adult responsibilities and concerns. Engaging in playful activities helps us reconnect with this vital aspect of our being, rekindling a sense of wonder, creativity, and spontaneity.

III. Raising Vibrational Frequencies

Fun and joy have the remarkable ability to raise our vibrational frequencies. When we engage in activities that bring us joy, we emit higher frequencies of energy, which in turn attract more positive experiences into our lives. This heightened state of vibrational alignment opens doors to greater spiritual insights and growth.

IV. Cultivating Mindfulness in Play

Having fun doesn't imply mindlessness. On the contrary, playful activities provide an opportunity to cultivate mindfulness in the present moment. Whether it's through dancing, painting, or engaging in sports, immersing ourselves in play requires a focused presence that mirrors the essence of meditation.

V. Nurturing Creativity and Expression

Fun acts as a conduit for creativity and self-expression. It allows us to explore new avenues of our being, whether through art, music, or other creative pursuits. This self-expression is an integral part of our spiritual journey, as it enables us to communicate and connect with our higher selves.

VI. Letting Go of Attachment to Outcome

In the pursuit of fun, the process often outweighs the end result. This mirrors a fundamental spiritual principle: detaching from outcomes and embracing the present moment. When we let go of rigid expectations, we create space for spontaneity, growth, and the unexpected.

Conclusion: Joy as a Gateway to Spiritual Fulfillment

Allowing yourself to have fun isn't a frivolous indulgence—it's a sacred act of self-love and spiritual nourishment. By integrating playfulness and joy into our spiritual journey, we expand our capacity for love, creativity, and presence. So, embrace the childlike wonder within you, and let the dance of joy become an integral part of your path towards enlightenment. Remember, in the tapestry of spiritual growth, every thread of laughter and delight weaves a vibrant and fulfilling existence.

[buuico]

Spark a love for yoga in your little ones! Our latest blog unveils 5 exciting games that make kids adore yoga. Join the fun and let the adventures begin! https://www.buui.co/post/5-fun-yoga-games-for-kids :woman_in_lotus_position For more mindful info, please visit : https://www.buui.co/

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[ideaswords]

With the leftover paint from Tagore's "Fireflies"⁣ on the bedroom wall.. ⁣ Gouache and acrylic freely written on black Unryu-shi w gold threads ⁣ ⁣⁣ Hmm, there are lots more walls around here! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #art⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushmind⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushwork⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphy⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphymasters⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #contemplative⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #design⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #dynamic⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #emptiness_is_a_design_pattern⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handwriting⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #interiordesign⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #italic⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #lettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #MakeAMindfulMark⁣⁣⁣ #mindfulness⁣⁣⁣ #mindfulplay⁣⁣⁣ #poet⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #poetry⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodo⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodoartwork⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shufa⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #wash⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #zen⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書法⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書道⁣ (at Washburn, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-70RrhjG5u/?igshid=mheso5soar3x

[mariabovindelabbe]

Hi! I just added a new and exciting tier to my page at @patreon: MINDFUL DRUMMER.  Mindful Drumming is the concept I founded after finishing my master studies at The Norwegian Academy of Music and is now at the core of everything I do; practice, play, create and teach. Becoming a Mindful Drummer is, to me, a lifelong, exciting journey in itself. Being a pretty impatient person myself, staying present and connected with my body, mind, and the instrument while practicing and playing is a challenge! You might have heard the term “scratch your itch,” explained shortly as finding a problem you have internally and find a way to solve it. Hence Mindful Drumming! I genuinely believe that this tier can benefit drummers (musicians) with the same itch as mine. Check it out, join if you like, and, please, like/ share the post, so I and IG & FB know that this subject interests you. Thank you ❤️ Take care, 🧚‍♀️Maria #mindfuldrumming #framedrumming #framedrum #drums #drummer #dreamydrumess #mindfuldrummer #newtier #patreoncreator @patreon #supportanartist #mindfulplaying #mindfulpractice #staypresent #beyou #playlikeyou #staytruetoyourself #findyourvoice #drummersofinstagram #drummerlife #framedrumlessons (på/i Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMcZUt4A20Q/?igshid=1l7ba4okxgbje

[kidsandrainbows-blog]

Be an explorer, scientist or artist, and let yourself be inspired by this beautiful jewel beetle. Beetles are little wonders of nature! Build it, play with it or hang it on the wall as a decoration. The jewel beetle is known for its glossy iridescent colours. * Made of recycled cardboard and printed with vegetable inks. * 3D object to build. * Dimensions when built up: 12 x 6 x 6 cm; * 4 x B6 sheet with 12 pieces to pop out and assemble. . . . . #learningbydoing #instakids #singapore #instagramsg #sgonline #ecofriendlytoys #creativetoys #sgmummy #sgkids #sgkidsstore #sgkidsstuff #mindfulplay #innovativekids #creativekids #letthembelittle #childhoodunplugged #nothingisordinary #thoughts #preschool #kids #toddler #happykid #happyparents #cardboardtoys #cardboard #studioroof #kidstoys #vegetableink #vegetableinkprints #ecofriendlydecor #kidsroomdecor

[chocolatepatrolcollection-me]

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[buuimindfulness]

5 Fun Yoga Games to Ignite Your Child's Passion for Mindful Movement

Spark a love for yoga in your little ones! Our latest blog unveils 5 exciting games that make kids adore yoga. Join the fun and let the adventures begin~. Read now: https://www.buui.co/post/5-fun-yoga-games-for-kids

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[ideaswords]

From Tagore's "Fireflies"⁣ Gouache and acrylic freely written on our bedroom wall... I did a few drafts, and then just dove into it! :-)⁣ Of course the best writing is at the end! ⁣ Hmm, there are lots more walls around here! ⁣ ⁣ #art⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushmind⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphy⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphymasters⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #contemplative⁣⁣⁣⁣ #design⁣⁣⁣⁣ #dynamic⁣⁣⁣⁣ #emptiness_is_a_design_pattern⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handwriting⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #interiordesign⁣⁣⁣⁣ #italic⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #lettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #MakeAMindfulMark⁣⁣ #mindfulness⁣⁣ #mindfulplay⁣⁣ #poet⁣⁣⁣⁣ #poetry⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodo⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodoartwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shufa⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #wash⁣⁣⁣⁣ #zen⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書法⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書道⁣ (at Washburn, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-7zZUNDyMX/?igshid=fyrwzq8ocwqk

[ideaswords]

Brush written Roman Majuscules after Bennardino San Vito.⁣ I really love his R... ⁣ MS Douce 146 Bodleian Libraries ⁣ ⁣ I really think Bennie knew very well that the A and V were wacky. It's a brand :-)⁣ ⁣ #art⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushmind⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphy⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphymasters⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #contemplative⁣⁣⁣⁣ #design⁣⁣⁣⁣ #dynamic⁣⁣⁣⁣ #emptiness_is_a_design_pattern⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handwriting⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #interiordesign⁣⁣⁣⁣ #italic⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #lettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #MakeAMindfulMark⁣⁣ #mindfulness⁣⁣ #mindfulplay⁣⁣ #poet⁣⁣⁣⁣ #poetry⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodo⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodoartwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shufa⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #wash⁣⁣⁣⁣ #zen⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書法⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書道⁣ (at Washburn, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-uz3TJDJTx/?igshid=lyz656gmptnh

[ideaswords]

Last night's spontaneous watercolor alphabet painting..⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Mindful Play and Tools for Resilience retreat Oct 18-24 2020⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ http://frtd.eu/2020WildRice _⁣⁣ http://makeamindfulmark.com _⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #art⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushmind⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushwork⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphy⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphymasters⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #contemplative⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #design⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #dynamic⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #emptiness_is_a_design_pattern⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handwriting⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #interiordesign⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #italic⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #lettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #MakeAMindfulMark⁣⁣⁣ #mindfulness⁣⁣⁣ #mindfulplay⁣⁣ #poet⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #poetry⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodo⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodoartwork⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shufa⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #wash⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #zen⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書法⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書道⁣ ⁣⁣ #poet⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #poetry⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodo⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodoartwork⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shufa⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #wash⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #zen⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書法⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書道⁣ (at Washburn, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9mLfETD5AC/?igshid=n808rfmlngta

[ideaswords]

Finally got a few big letters on paper!⁣ ⁣ "What's important?"⁣ Resilience⁣ Gratitude⁣ Vigilance ⁣ ⁣ #art⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushmind⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphy⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphymasters⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #contemplative⁣⁣⁣⁣ #design⁣⁣⁣⁣ #dynamic⁣⁣⁣⁣ #emptiness_is_a_design_pattern⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handwriting⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #interiordesign⁣⁣⁣⁣ #italic⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #lettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #MakeAMindfulMark⁣⁣ #mindfulness⁣⁣ #mindfulplay⁣⁣ #poet⁣⁣⁣⁣ #poetry⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodo⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodoartwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shufa⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #wash⁣⁣⁣⁣ #zen⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書法⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書道⁣ (at Washburn, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8clBQ1jC8N/?igshid=c427io5fjx37

[ideaswords]

Snuck out to the "annex" (my studio in exile) this afternoon to pick up some books and got a little bit of ink on Dürer's wonderful majuscules....⁣ (thank you Nicolete Gray) ⁣ And then a short 'Zen foundational' with a passage from Kaz Tanahashi's Heart of the Brush.⁣ ⁣ I think of the foundation alphabet as a mindfulness practice. Western Shodo.⁣ ⁣ Is not about impressing anybody with Gothic filigree, florid flourishes or extravagant flicking or samurai swordplay... I see so much of that flick flick flick flick like calligraphers are swatting flies all over the page. ⁣ F LI C K! Stop it! ⁣ ⁣ My little exercise is not about perfection, although I have a "platonic image" of the letters in my mind. It's got to have a flow and authenticity... It's the record of a meaningfully moving hand and mind. ⁣ ⁣ Still, that platonic image is very important... Which is why so many flick flick flick to distract from that which is missing... ⁣ ⁣ #art⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushmind⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphy⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphymasters⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #contemplative⁣⁣⁣⁣ #design⁣⁣⁣⁣ #dynamic⁣⁣⁣⁣ #emptiness_is_a_design_pattern⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handwriting⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #interiordesign⁣⁣⁣⁣ #italic⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #lettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #MakeAMindfulMark⁣⁣ #mindfulness⁣⁣ #mindfulplay⁣⁣ #poet⁣⁣⁣⁣ #poetry⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodo⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodoartwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shufa⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #wash⁣⁣⁣i⁣ #zen⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書法⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書道⁣ (at Washburn, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Lg3vEDL2u/?igshid=df7q5gueu1k8

[ideaswords]

Drafts for a project... ⁣ Water soluble block printing ink... ⁣ ⁣ #art⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushmind⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphy⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphymasters⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #contemplative⁣⁣⁣⁣ #design⁣⁣⁣⁣ #dynamic⁣⁣⁣⁣ #emptiness_is_a_design_pattern⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handwriting⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #interiordesign⁣⁣⁣⁣ #italic⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #lettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #MakeAMindfulMark⁣⁣ #mindfulness⁣⁣ #mindfulplay⁣⁣ #poet⁣⁣⁣⁣ #poetry⁣⁣⁣⁣ #romancapitals ⁣ #shodo⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodoartwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shufa⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #wash⁣⁣⁣⁣ #zen⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書法⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書道⁣ (at Washburn, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8vOyvKjSTx/?igshid=28f005v4tzes

[ideaswords]

Recent studies of Bernardino Cataneo's⁣ Italic Copybook, Stephen Harvard's lovely facsimile (Taplinger New York 1981)...⁣ ⁣ This on a lovely vintage Barcham and Green handmade sheet, but I'm having trouble getting a good crisp hairline even with sandarac pounce... Might be the ink, a sort of sticky stick ink...⁣ or maybe it's the quill, but it's recently been recut, ⁣ The last pic is from the book showing the original fussy little flourishes which—though they're charming and attractive— "... certainly do not flow out into the margins as naturally as the cracking of a whip, rather they appear as strands of thread coiled with meticulous forethought and fixed in place with care." —S. H. ⁣ My clumsy attempts to emulate may be examined as desired :-)⁣ ⁣ #cataneo⁣ #Harvard ⁣ @houghtonlibrary @newberrylibrary #16thcentury ⁣ #art⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushmind⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphy⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphymasters⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #contemplative⁣⁣⁣⁣ #design⁣⁣⁣⁣ #emptiness_is_a_design_pattern⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handwriting⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #italic⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #lettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #MakeAMindfulMark⁣⁣ #mindfulness⁣⁣ #mindfulplay⁣⁣ #shodo⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodoartwork⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shufa⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #zen⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書法⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書道⁣ (at Washburn, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B--G_ghjPzH/?igshid=ihqs67eg8oha

[ideaswords]

纸 zhǐ /paper (seal script 篆字) ⁣ ⁣⁣ Shodo stones 2017⁣⁣ I carved a number of these to take to Portland, Oregon for the Friends of Book Arts conference. Also a number of Shodo Flags. All of them came home with me. I guess I was optimistic. Most of the pieces have become gifts, so indeed they are priceless :-)⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This is some sort of dolomite pebble, (according to my geologist friend) ⁣pretty tough but good⁣ ⁣⁣ #brushlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushmind⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #brushwork⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphy⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #calligraphymasters⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #contemplative⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #emptiness_is_a_design_pattern⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #handlettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #lettering⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #MakeAMindfulMark⁣⁣⁣ #mindfulness⁣⁣⁣ #mindfulplay⁣⁣⁣ #shodo⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shodoartwork⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #shufa⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #zen⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書法⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #書道⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #chisel ⁣⁣⁣ #latin ⁣⁣⁣ #capitals ⁣⁣⁣ #carved ⁣⁣⁣ #inscription ⁣⁣⁣ #design ⁣⁣⁣ #architecture⁣⁣⁣ #carving ⁣⁣⁣ #slate⁣⁣ #lettercarving ⁣⁣⁣ #alphabets ⁣⁣ #calligraphymasters ⁣⁣⁣ #monument ⁣ ⁣⁣ https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQUoxWgoDN/?igshid=en1t9qjfebpi