We know children are natural yogis.

As infants they can bend and move with ease.
As toddlers they’re focused on the present moment and nothing else.
And as they grow they begin to build connections with themselves, others, and the world around them.

So why is it that 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario experience some form of mental health problem? (CMHO) Why are there 28,000 children and youth on the waiting list for mental health services in Ontario? (CMHO)

We don’t know the exact answer, but I think we can wager a guess…

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:

Hello Appleseed Community!

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:

Hello Appleseed Community!

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…