There’s a new outgrowth of meditation these days. It’s called Meditative Story, and it’s for all ages.

Story envelops our lives day in and day out. It is an ancient narrative communication that has been passed down from the beginning of time. Our brains as humans are drawn to story, and some people say we look for it as a form of safety and familiarity throughout our days. Whether we want to admit it or not, the ancient concepts of story are everywhere.

And meditation is no different. All meditations follow…

What Kelly wants for the next generation:

Dear kids I do not know yet,

My greatest hope is that you can clearly hear the words of your heart. And to do this, you will need to find all of the different ways this world lights you up inside.

I hope you explore.
I hope you create.
I hope you read and continue to ask why.
I hope you make friends that make you laugh from the very bottom of your bellies and I hope you fall in love over and over again…

What Lisa wants for the next generation:

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Thinking about my greatest hopes for the next generation is very relevant to me right now as I am stepping into motherhood myself. Hoping doesn’t seem enough to me so I would like to pivot the question to what I as a grown-up or caregiver can do in order for my hopes for the next generation to come true.

My greatest hope is that we will listen…

What Sara wants for the next generation:

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My greatest hope for the next generation is that they hold onto their intuition and curiosity - their connection with themselves, and the outside world.

That they aren’t afraid to try new things and to take healthy risks to learn something new.
That they aren’t limiting themselves to what they’ve been told they’re capable of, but strive for what they know they’re capable of.
That they stand up for what they believe in because they feel the passion inside of them, not just because…

What Di wants for the next generation:

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My greatest hope for the next generation is simply - connection.

I hope the next generation forms a connection with nature.
That they can see the patterns that are evident in the world and it’s creatures, and that these patterns are innately part of them too. I hope that by observing, and being with nature, they come to understand how marvellous it is, and that since they are part of it, they too are…