A collection of brief meditative thoughts for teens, beginning with affirmations:
Staying calm and cool is my 'golden rule'.
When angry or stressed, I take even breaths.
I take the time, to 'calmly' express my mind.
When kids call other kids 'names', I won't join in that game.
I want to become all I can be, so doing drugs is not for me.
I try my best, to be my best.
Personal peace is my game, world peace is my aim.
And now some instant prayers:
Doing what's right
Lord, give me strength
To do what's right
Even when the situation's tight.
Being caring
Lord, when I see a friend in need
May I take time out
For a kind act and deed.
When taking a test
Lord, when taking a test
And getting stressed
May I stay calm, to do my best.
Having values
Lord, when others think I'm being square
May I remember, that my same values
They do not share!
Article by Susan Helene Kramer
Photo credit Stan Schaap; Heemskerk at the North Sea, The Netherlands
Links
Moving Meditations for Teens - biking, walking, swimming
Sitting Meditation for Teens
Instant Meditation for Teens
For offline reading
Meditation and Spirituality for TeensTeens, this is an ebook for you to read and practice on your own, a primer with 15 chapters to learn to meditate in a variety of ways and explore your spiritual nature.
