Begin Reveling in Every Aspect of the Human Experience An introduction to mindfulness, meditation, and both Christian and Buddhist styles of prayer.

1. B . R . E . A . T. H . E .
B E G I N R E V E L I N G I N E V E RY A S P E C T
O F T H E H U M A N E X P E R I E N C E
E R I K R A N S T R O M
G L E N N W I L L I S
L I N D S E Y L E V E S Q U E

2. W H O W E A R E
T H E M I N D - B O D Y C O N N E C T I O N
T H E E X A M E N
B E N E FA C T O R M E D I TAT I O N
C L O S I N G R E F L E C T I O N S
OVERVIEW

3. T H E A N S W E R I S S I M P L E .
W H E R E D O W E B E G I N ?

4. A B E G I N N E R ’ S G U I D E
• Be comfortable in your physical space.
• Maintain a simple breath.
• Be patient and accepting of yourself.
• Observe your thoughts and feelings.
• Start small; any amount of reflection is
beneficial.
• Be open to the process and any surprises
that may arise.
• If your mind wanders, it’s okay- just redirect
it each time.
• Play with the concept of a mantra, a role
play, or a visualization.
• Adapt the meditation to work for what is
most comfortable for you.
• Revel in the quieting of your mind and the
silence that surrounds you.

5. – A R I S T O T L E
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to
entertain a thought without accepting it.”

6. T H E S C I E N C E O F M E D I TAT I O N
• Watch: The mind-body connection
• Read: The benefits on the brain
• Listen: A guided breathing exercise
• Do: Yoga poses

7. T H E E X A M E N
A C H R I S T I A N T R A D I T I O N

8. B E N E FA C T O R M E D I TAT I O N
R E C E I V I N G T H E G I F T O F C O M PA S S I O N

9. A F I N A L R E F L E C T I O N
B R I N G I N G I T A L L T O G E T H E R