Finding Daily Presence & Peace:A Mindfulness Moment

Cheryl Wilson - Seven Stones Leadership Group

Discussion Topics

• Welcome & Opening Prayer Min. Charman Barham

• Finding Daily Presence & Peace: Cheryl Wilson

A Mindfulness Moment

• Questions & Answers Stacey Ingram- Type all questions in the Chat box throughout the workshop

- Everyone who types a question will be entered into a special drawing

• Closing Remarks – Thank You, Give-aways, & Surveys Sherry Thompson

Finding Daily Presence & Peace

A MINDFULNESS MOMENT

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What is Christian Mindfulness?

What are the Benefits of

Christian Mindfulness?

ABC’s of Christian

Mindfulness Exercises

Discussion Flow

Q&A and Giveaways

Walk Don’t RunBy Rob Bell

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Walk, don’t run.

That’s it.

Walk, don’t run.

Slow down, breathe deeply,

and open your eyes because there’s

a whole world right here within this one.

The bush doesn’t suddenly catch on fire, it’s been burning

the whole time.

Moses is simply moving

slowly enough to see it. And when he does,

he takes off his sandals.

Not because

the ground has suddenly become holy,

but because he’s just now becoming aware that

the ground has been holy the whole time.

Efficiency is not God’s highest goal for your life,

neither is busyness,

or how many things you can get done in one day,

or speed, or even success.

But walking,

which leads to seeing,

now that’s something.

That’s the invitation for every one of us today,

and everyday, in every conversation, interaction,

event, and moment: to walk, not run. And in doing so,

to see a whole world right here within this one.

What is Christian Mindfulness?

• Being fully present and mindful in each moment God has given us.

• Being aware of and paying attention to what you do, say, think and feel in the present moment.

• An opportunity to deepen our conscious awareness of the majesty of God’s creation.

• An invitation to empty ourselves and surrender ourselves to God’s will for our lives.

• An antidote to worry, anxiety and stress about “worldly” concerns like bills, relationships, work/life balance, insecurities, chaos and over-connection.

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Benefits of Christian Mindfulness

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Calms the Body

Decreases Stress

Reduces Anxiety

Emotional Resilience

Eases Chronic Pain

Deepens Ability to

Hear and Do God's Word

ABC’s of Christian Mindfulness

Awareness

Breathing

Centering Meditation

Daily Gratitude

Experiencing Nature

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Cheryl Wilson - Seven Stones Leadership Group

AWARENESS PRACTICE

“You will keep in perfect peace

those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you”

Isaiah 26:3

Acknowledge FIVE things you SEE around you

Acknowledge FOUR things you can TOUCH around you

Acknowledge THREE things you can HEAR around you

Acknowledge TWO things you can SMELL around you

Acknowledge ONE thing you can TASTE

AWARENESS PRACTICE

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Cheryl Wilson - Seven Stones Leadership Group

BREATHING PRACTICE

“The Spirit of God has made me;

the breath of the Almighty gives me life”

Job 33:4

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1. Sit comfortably. Relax your body.

2. Become aware of your natural breath. (3-4 breaths)

3. Gently inhale deeply through your nose and then exhale

deeply through your mouth while sighing. (3-4 breaths)

4. Let your mind and body soften with each breath

5. Return to breathing in and out through nose.

6. Notice your thoughts and how you feel. Let It be.

BREATHING PRACTICE

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CENTERING MEDITATION PRACTICE

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world,

but be transformed by the renewing of your

mind. Then you will be able to test and

approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing

and perfect will.”

Romans 12:2

Loving-Kindness Meditation

May “I” be safe and protected from harm.

May “I” be healthy in mind and body.

May “I” be happy.

May “I” be free from worry and fear.

Subsequent rounds, replace “I” with “you”, “my family”,

“my loved ones”, “my friends”, “my church”, “my workplace”,

“my community”, “my city”, “my state”, “my nation”, “the world”

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MEDITATION PRACTICE

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DAILY GRATITUDE PRACTICE

“This is the day which the Lord

hath made; we will rejoice and be

glad in it.”

Matthew 22:37

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Daily Gratitude Journal Prompts:

I think God is telling me to…

What inspired you today?

What made you smile?

What is an act of kindness someone showed you today?

What is a difficult experience that you learned from?

Today I am praying for…

GRATITUDE PRACTICE

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EXPERIENCE NATURE PRACTICE

“When I consider your heavens, the works of your

fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set

in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of

them, human beings that you care for them?”

Psalms 8:3

Walking Meditation Practice1. Get outside in nature and start walking.

2. Pay attention to your breathing.

3. Expand awareness to the physical sensations of walking.

4. Bring attention to your ears. What sounds do you hear?

5. Bring attention to your eyes. What images do you see?

6. Bring awareness to what you feel. Gently pick up or

touch something natural. How does it feel?

7. Shift your attention between sensations during your walk

and soak in the glory of God’s awesome creation.

EXPERIENCE NATURE PRACTICE

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ABC’s of Christian Mindfulness

Awareness

Breathing

Centering Meditation

Daily Gratitude

Experiencing Nature

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Cheryl Wilson

Facilitator, Coach, Consultant

(617) 531-3548 x706

Cheryl@SevenStonesLeadership.com

Seven Stones is a leadership journeys company that partners with individuals, business owners, organizations, entrepreneurs, team leaders or CEOs, to respond to the questions that are critical to your future. Working together with us, leaders:

• Rethink beliefs (and let go of the ones getting in the way of their future)

• Get in shape to innovate(healthy preparation to respond in a complex world)

• Find new and innovative solutions and pathways (that serves their community)

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“Be anxious for nothing,

but in everything by prayer

and supplication with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God;

and the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds

in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7

THANK YOU!

Questions & Answers

Stacey IngramFacilitator

Agape Family Worship CenterAgape F.I.T.T. Ministry

Closing Remarks

Sherry ThompsonAgape Family Worship Center

Agape F.I.T.T. Ministry

Special Thanks!

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Cheryl Wilson, Seven Stones Leadership Group

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