Word game
for a happy life
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OBSERVATION
Observing ourselves playfully
What am I feeling right now? What is bothering me?
Name one word. For example, heaviness.
Find synonyms for the word. For example, heaviness, tension, fatigue, burden, encumbrance, load.
Where in the body does this state reside? How does it look, feel?
If this state could speak, what would it tell you?
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Find antonyms or similar words in meaning for the word. For example, lightness, relaxation, safety, simplicity, relief.
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RENEWAL
Asking questions and getting answers
Direct your attention to your body. Breathe, tune in. Feel the boundaries of your body, the space around you. How does the state of lightness feel? What is needed to reach this state? Take your time. Slow down, breathe, observe the magic of shifting within yourself. Prompts, images and metaphors begin to come your way.
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CELEBRATION
Any physical activity
Celebrate another small victory on your path to your true self. Whether it's running, dancing, walking, practicing yoga, swimming, or engaging in eastern practices. Your body is your ally. It is a shared victory for you.
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LETTING GO
Relaxation
Allow your feelings and emotions to live their own lives. Tell yourself:
"I am allowed to feel what I feel. I am allowed to experience what I am experiencing."