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Mindfulness Jar

Meditation tool to help relax & practice mindfulness.

  • Relaxing
  • Promotes mindfulness
  • Inspires creativity
  • Suits all group sizes
  • Enduring use

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Gather all of the resources you will need for this activity, including the mindfulness meditation script from the Resources tab to guide your facilitation of this exercise.
  2. Gather your group to sit or stand next to a surface that they can work on, eg table, floor.
  3. Distribute one jar to each person and direct access to the other resources (when required.)
  4. By way of demonstration, announce that you are going to make a mindfulness jar.
  5. Place a spoonful of glitter into your jar.
  6. Fill your jar approximately halfway with warm water and carefully swirl the container to separate the glitter.
  7. Add glycerin (or corn syrup) to your jar sufficient to thicken the liquid, ie this makes the glitter fall slowly.
  8. Add a drop or two of dish soap, ie to prevent the glitter from sticking together.
  9. Finally, close your jar tightly and give it a few shakes.
  10. Hold your jar out towards your group so they can watch the glitter fall softly.
  11. Allow up to 15 minutes for each person in your group to create their own glitter-filled jars.
  12. Monitor and assist those who need help.
  13. When ready, lead the breathing meditation.
  14. Upon conclusion, invite your group to reflect on their experience.

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