Sky Mind Adelle Deriquito

This is a daily mindfulness practice that allows you to recenter yourself through the transitions of the seasons. When we make a conscious effort to tap into our natural ability to relax our nervous system, we feel less stimulated by our external experience. We can begin to release attachments in our internal landscape from past conditions and see this moment with clarity. Our cultivated stillness and groundedness move us through the world feeling more empowered. 

Within each us is an inner child. A potent connection to unconditional love, joy, and curiosity.

In psychoanalytic terms this is the part of our subconscious that collects core beliefs, messages, and hopes from the lens of a child, throughout our lives.

In this meditation we cultivate the skill of reparenting; this is the act of giving yourself what you didn’t receive as a child.

When we heal from childhood traumas we deepen our capacity for self-love.

When we first enter this world, we are open, curious, and trusting. This is the nature of who we truly are. This meditation is a return to these qualities.

This practice comes from the Buddhist tradition of “metta” which means loving-kindness. We can cultivate our natural capacity for kindness and goodwill by mentally offering affirmations with a compassionate intention.

Research shows that those who regularly practice kindness have more fulfilling social interactions, loving relationships, and are overall happier.

The imprints of trauma arise not only through narratives but also through our emotions which are inextricable with sensations.
These felt-experiences that we call anxiety or fear, we interpret from the tightness in the chest or the gut-wrenching feeling in the belly.
To heal from trauma is to find ways to cope with these overwhelming sensations and emotions associated with the past. 
This mindfulness technique is a step-by-step process that helps us cultivate our awareness of our bodies, moment by moment. 

Patience is wisdom. When we’re grasping for the future we can become stressed out and unsatisfied with our current reality. But when we trust the timing of our life we choose the path of least resistance. Practice slowing down and enjoy the benefits of a peaceful presence. 

This is a simple mindfulness meditation to help us manage difficult emotions. Practice this meditation to ground yourself when you're feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. There are three steps that make up this practice. The first is to attend to what is happening in the present moment without trying to control your experience. The next step is to narrow your focus on your breath as an anchor. Lastly, you expand your awareness to fill your whole body, bringing together all your sensations. In summary, this practice can help you slow down and open to your experiences more skillfully.