
Scripture Text | Psalm 67
Three Wonderings
1
What happens when I am still?
2
What do I notice around and inside me when I slow down?
3
Where do I notice God (or love, or beauty, or kindness) when I am quiet and still?
Spiritual Practice
Join Rev. Emily Meyer, Director of The Ministry Lab, as she invites you to wonder and reflect in an audio recording.
Reflection & Music Video
Join musician Richard Bruxvoort Colligan as he invites you to reflect, wonder and connect with and through his original music and thoughts.
Creative Project
Continuous Line Drawing
playful, ages 3+
Materials: Pen/pencil/marker, paper
How To: Once you put your pen to the paper, you can’t lift it up again until you’re done with the drawing. There’s no wrong shape or line!
Time it Takes: Any amount
Games/Movement
Breathing Buddies
calm, ages 2+
Materials: A stuffed animal or inanimate friend at home.
How To: Find a relatively quiet and open space and bring your stuffed animals with you. Lay down flat on your back, or in a relaxed upright position, whatever is more comfortable. Show your (child) partner how when you take a deep belly breath and put your animal on your belly, it rises and falls with your breath. Then, have them try it. From there, you can either complete some breaths together, counting aloud, or you can have the stuffed animal make a request for how many ‘rides’ they will get from you. Always return to the breath.
Time it Takes: 5-7 minutes
Caring for the Common Good Project
Create an “I Feel Peaceful” Mandala
Mindfulness and quiet set the stage within us for compassion and empathy – and feelings of interconnectedness. In fact, practicing kind, curious attention not only improves personal well-being but can also change how we treat others. Start by having each family member think and talk about how they cultivate inner peace. Then create an “I Feel Peaceful” Mandala together, focusing on self awareness and (if possible) quiet contemplation. Find instructions, reflection questions, and more book recommendations here.
Children’s Picture Book
Quiet (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), by Tomie de Paolo.

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