A note from Sean
Try this today. Pick a calm moment with your child, like the car ride or bedtime, and share your own weather first: “Mine is a little cloudy today because I’m tired.” Then ask, “What’s your weather?” Let them say anything. If they name something stormy, ask what it feels like in their body, then wonder together whether there is a patch of blue sky anywhere.
Keep going: Mindfulness Meditations for Kids and 7 Meditation Scripts for Kids.
This suits a parent, teacher, or caregiver of a child. Follow the child’s lead, and let them pass if they do not want to answer. If your child is in a hard stretch, such as a loss or a big upset, go gently. Stop when you need to.
Here’s a Sample of the “What’s Your Weather Like (Kids)” Guided Meditation Script:
Let’s go on an adventure to find your personal weather report. Your weather is made up of the thoughts and feelings you’re having right now.If you feel calm and happy, maybe that’s kind of like a sunny day. Or if you’re upset, maybe you feel like a stormy ocean. Let’s explore your weather report together. You can give an example of your own weather report if you like.So, close your eyes for a minute and notice any feelings you have. Big ones or small ones or any kind. If you were telling me about the weather inside you, what would you tell me?
That sounds neat. Can you be a little curious about that feeling? Tell me more about what it feels like? What kind of weather is it?Is it staying the same or is it changing sometimes? Great, and do you notice anything else?Is there any other kind of weather inside you? Sometimes in even the stormiest ocean or the rainiest day there’s a little patch of blue sky somewhere, a little bit of being ok.
