Mindful In May | Day 21
Day Twenty-one
A day for reflection and integration and what happens after May?
Congratulations on getting to the end of week three!
Together we have had such a powerful impact on the lives of thousands through the funds raised for clean water.
Can you believe there’s just one more week to go?
If you’re reading this and you’ve been meditating most days (or even better ALL days this month), take a moment and give yourself a serious pat on the back! It’s a BRILLIANT EFFORT! You’re well on your way to making this a life long habit that’s going to support you through all the challenges we face as human beings, and bring more appreciation into your life as you remember to actually be present to the many joys and delights.
What happens after May?
Whether you have meditated every day, every few days or you’re in here feeling terrible because somehow, life has COMPLETELY knocked you around and you’ve not meditated one single day…. No problem.
Every moment is an opportunity to begin again – it’s true.
This is the key to bringing meditation into your life in a long-lasting way.
So today – visit the MEDITATION page below and choose any meditation to get back on track.
What happens after May? How do I keep my regular practice going?
The Mindful in May program officially finishes on May 31st, with access to the online program available until Friday June 11th at midnight AEST.
However, I’m excited to be able to offer you an opportunity to continue your mindfulness journey through joining the 6-month Mind Life Project membership program.
What is the 6-month Mind Life Project membership?
It’s a 100% online, 6-month mindfulness follow up program that aims to sustain the benefits you have maintained through Mindful in May and support your ongoing practice, learning and growth. Learn more and register here (early bird before June 1st).
The program starts June 12th with your first email and when you join you’ll get:
6-month extended access to ALL Mindful in May content
Transcripts of ALL of the mindful in may video interviews
6 x monthly online live guided meditation session including Q & A time with Elise
Access to the private Facebook group (to share resources and remain part of a community the current Facebook group will close at the end of May and this group is more intimate).
Fortnightly reminder emails to keep you accountable and on track with your practice (we all know how easy it is to fall off track without support!)
A digital mindful recipe book to support you in mindful eating
A monthly online bookclub where you’ll receive book recommendations, book reflection guides and an opportunity to connect with others and share your collective learning
and more…
Read more about it here and join before Friday 31st May midnight AEST to get the special price and save $100!
Be Mindful after May
Continue your mindfulness journey for 6-months with guidance from Elise and extend your access to the Mindful in May program. Register before June 1st and save $100.
WIN one of 3 x FREE entries into the Mind Life Project membership
Simply create either a written testimonial or short video on your phone (30 seconds to 5 mins in length) outlining your Mindful in May experience by answering the question:
What did you most love about Mindful in May?
Submit it to us in order to go in the draw to win (NB. IMPT: these testimonials will be shared on the website and publicly).
Upload and post your video directly to our official Facebook page or Facebook group, or send it to us as a direct message on Instagram to enter. Be sure to leave your email so we can contact you.
Have fun with it, be bold and brave and you may just win one of 3 x FREE 6 month Mind Life Project memberships valued at $347 each (starts June 12th).
Winners will be contacted on May 31st (and refunded for the program, if already purchased).
What do you do when you feel too agitated or wired to meditate?
Often when we don’t feel like meditating it’s because there is an underlying restlessness or agitation and we don’t want to be still. Here are a few suggestions on managing this challenge.
1. When we are really agitated sometimes meditation might not be what’s called for.
It’s good to take a mindful pause and ask yourself “what do I need right now to support me?” It may be that going to the gym or going for a run or walk, is a better way to release that agitated energy. While you move you can practise mindfulness by anchoring your attention to the physical senses or sounds around you. Then meditate at a different time (possibly after you’ve released some of that energy).
2. When agitation is present, try just doing two minutes of meditation.
What usually happens is that after a few minutes you’re reminded that it actually feels good to meditate and you may feel naturally pulled to meditate longer (or not). Either way setting a smaller amount of time helps you get past the initial barrier.
3. Or experiment with doing a longer meditation at these moments.
Sometimes, when this hyped, agitated feeling is present, we actually need a longer meditation to help settle the nervous system.
Experiment with the above three options and see what is most supportive for you.
Let us know what you discover in the Facebook group.
stay on track
mark off your daily progress here
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DONATE HERE
If you’d like to make a donation and be part of this impact you can still do so right here – every $50 will bring clean water to one person for life!
SPONSOR A FRIEND OR SHARE YOUR PAGE TO FUNDRAISE
If you’d like to contribute and sponsor to a fellow MIMster you can find the fundraising teams here.