//IF WE WISH TO REMAIN HEALTHY, HAPPY AND CLEAR-MINDED, WE NEED TO UPGRADE
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world where children have a schedule for almost everything, perhaps it is within our duty of care to bring meditation and stillness into their lives. Any form of meditation we can offer is a gift. Christian Meditation, Smiling Mind Meditation, Transcendental Meditation or mindfulness activities – all or any of these have a place within the curriculum. Meditation gives students a well-earned rest from the ‘monkey mind’ so they can function more effectively and with clarity. It gives them more stability and enhances their creativity.
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS One of the best things that I have witnessed is how meditation assists students find their natural rhythm, which has a domino effect in helping them regain control over their often turbulent emotions. Meditation assists students learn about the mind, emotions, reactions, and responses. It makes perfect sense to introduce meditation in primary school, and for it to continue into senior school – a time when they will be challenged by the grind of exams, tests, and what life throws their way. The benefits of meditation come in
many forms including psychological, spiritual, physical, and emotional. I can vouch for this, not just because of studies and statistics, but from 25 years of observation and practice. What I look forward to most is the time when meditation in schools is as securely embedded in the curriculum as maths, reading, and writing. I do not know who wrote these words
but I will finish with them. “Meditation should be taught in all schools. Being able to manage one’s mind is just as important as learning to cram it with information.” l
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