Being a small person in a big world can be overwhelming at times. Children may feel overshadowed by the adults around them. They may wonder if they have the ability to make a difference. Even when we tell them that their efforts are important, they may not truly experience themselves as powerful.
Couple your encouraging words with a movement meditation that will help children experience empowerment in their bodies. Invite children to watch and imitate the motions on the video, or watch the video yourself to learn the movements and then use the script (see Related Resources) to guide children in the practice. There’s also a seated version of the meditation provided below for those who would find that format more accessible.
Transcript
Breathe in slowly, and feel the air move into your body.
Breathe out slowly, and feel the air move out of your body.
Breathe in slowly, and feel the air move into your body.
Breathe out slowly, and feel the air move out of your body.
Sometimes we feel small and powerless
Forgotten and alone.
Then we look around us and see others who need a helping hand.
We decide to be strong like lions, to soar like bald eagles.
We ask God to show us how to help.
We are no longer alone!
Sometimes we feel small and powerless
Forgotten and alone.
Then we look around us and see others who need a helping hand.
We decide to be strong like lions, to soar like bald eagles.
We ask God to show us how to help.
We are no longer alone!
Us.
Others.
Earth.
God.
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