In an age where there is so much “noise” around us, how do we teach our kids to slow down and be present in the moment? Anxiety is everywhere and our kids are not exempt from it! These quotes can be a powerful tool to help remind your kids to take control of their mental health, take deep breaths and let things go. Everyday life has enough worries, so take a moment and read some of these and maybe they will have a positive impact on you and your kids. These mindful quotes are a great way to remind young minds to be more present in their daily lives.
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What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a mental state and a practice that involves being fully present and aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings in the moment, without judgment or distraction. It is derived from Buddhist meditation practices but has gained widespread popularity as a secular technique for stress reduction and improving overall well-being.
Key aspects of mindfulness include:
- Present-moment awareness: Focusing on the present, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
- Non-judgmental observation: Observing your thoughts and feelings without labeling them as good or bad, right or wrong.
- Acceptance: Acknowledging and accepting things as they are, rather than resisting or trying to change them.
- Relaxation: Practicing mindfulness can lead to a more relaxed state of mind and body.
- Clarity: Mindfulness can help you gain a clearer understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behavior.
Mindfulness from a Christian view point
Mindfulness practices are quickly becoming a popular way to deal with stress and enhance mental health. Since mindfulness has origins in the Eastern culture mainly for Buddhist meditation, how does this fit in to our heavily Christian western culture? Does it contradict Christian values? This question ultimately seems to be a matter of opinion.
The best thing I’ve read to answer this is from an article from Focus on the Family. It states,
“Secular mindfulness is horizontal. In other words, you pay attention only to yourself. However, that approach contradicts Scripture’s teaching to have the mind of Christ and evaluate everything in light of our vertical relationship with God and Jesus.
So, can mindfulness ever be a safe and positive option to manage stress and develop a healthier thought life? Yes!
Christians and many faith-based counselors use mindfulness in a Christ-integrated way as a therapy tool. They believe mindfulness can be compatible with a biblical worldview — as long as it’s rooted in Scripture and focuses on connecting with God.”
Now that we’ve shared a bit about the background of mindfulness, let’s get to it!
Below are a handful of quotes you can discuss or read with your child that focuses on inner peace, present awareness and other tips for daily life. No matter what your spiritual background is, these inspirational quotes can help you gain emotional intelligence and have a positive mindset. In today’s fast-paced world, we could all use a few words of wisdom for our daily routine. Always remember on your mindfulness journey that keeping a positive attitude is key!
Mindfulness quotes for kids
- “Breathe and let be.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.” – Prasad Mahes
- “In today’s rush, we all think too much — seek too much — want too much — and forget about the joy of just being.” – Eckhart Tolle
- “Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “The way to live in the present is to remember that ‘This too shall pass.’ When you experience joy, remembering that ‘This too shall pass’ helps you savor the here and now. When you experience pain and sorrow, remembering that ‘This too shall pass’ reminds you that grief, like joy, is only temporary.” – Joey Green
- “If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” – Amit Ray
- “Wherever you go, there you are.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” – Mother Teresa
- “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience. It isn’t more complicated than that. It is opening to or receiving the present moment, pleasant or unpleasant, just as it is, without either clinging to it or rejecting it.” – Sylvia Boorstein
- “Mindfulness is a way of paying attention, on purpose and in the present moment, with curiosity and kindness.” – Amy Saltzman
- “When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” – Walt Disney
- “Mindfulness is about love and loving life. When you cultivate this love, it gives you clarity and compassion for life, and your actions happen in accordance with that.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “Mindfulness gives you time. Time gives you choices. Choices, skillfully made, lead to freedom.” – Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
- “Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived. How well we have loved. How well we have learned to let go.” – Jack Kornfield
- “The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “Mindfulness isn’t difficult, we just need to remember to do it.” – Sharon Salzberg
- “Mindfulness is the miracle by which we master and restore ourselves.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle.” – Tara Brach
- “Knowing what you are doing while you are doing it is the essence of mindfulness practice.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “Smile, breathe, and go slowly.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience.” – Sylvia Boorstein
- “Live the actual moment. Only this actual moment is life.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite.” – William Blake
- “Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different.” – James Baraz
- “Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” – Mother Teresa
- Mindfulness is the miracle by which we master and restore ourselves.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle.” – Storm Jameson
- “In this moment, there is plenty of time. In this moment, you are precisely as you should be. In this moment, there is infinite possibility.” – Victoria Moran
- “Mindfulness is about being fully awake in our lives. It is about perceiving the exquisite vividness of each moment.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience. It isn’t more complicated than that.” – Sylvia Boorstein
- “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” – James Bara
- “Mindfulness is about being fully awake in our lives. It is about perceiving the exquisite vividness of each moment.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived. How well we have loved. How well we have learned to let go.” – Jack Kornfield
- “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non judgmentally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
- “What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude” Maya Angelou
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