Nofei Habsor, Western Negev, Israel
Second Semester of Mindfulness lessons has begun.
In meeting my new group of 9th graders, I discovered that 9 of them are those who participated during the First Semester!
Total enrollment of 21 pupils, even though I set a maximum of 15. The room has limitations and so does the harmony of a group. But 21 pupils were chosen out of many who wished to sign up. What’s a facilitator to do?
I know how this facilitator feels: gratitude for interest in what is being offered, appreciation that Nofei Habsor and Keren Karev (an educational fund that allows for informal education within the framework of regular school hours) are sponsoring these sessions, and humility that I may open some doors to cultivate more awareness of self in these teens.
We shall see as the lessons unfold and we delve into self-acceptance, mindful listening, mindful speaking and compassion. Many of the pupils have asked for calming down techniques, and these exhausted kids aren’t kidding.
May we be healthy, happy and live in peace.
birth of a butterfly, judih circa 2005
Class Relax 