The ability to be in the present moment is a
major component of mental wellness.
- Abraham Maslow

Suggested Invitation for Day 3

Letting Go

Start by making yourself comfortable and spend a few minutes focusing on your breathing. Like yesterday, take a long, deep breath in through your nose, and then breathe out through your mouth. Notice the quiet moment between the in-breath and the out-breath, the pause. Repeat this cycle of breathing 6 to 8 times, focusing on the pause between each inhalation and exhalation.

Next, simply allow yourself to become aware of anything that may be distracting you at this time - any thoughts or worries that are preventing you from being fully present. Just tune into what you want to let go of for the time being, acknowledge them for a few moments, and then, if you can, just mentally put them to one side allowing yourself to simply enjoy sitting in nature. You can always pick these thoughts up again when you leave your Sit Spot. For now, give yourself the gift of time and allow yourself permission to be fully present, in your Sit Spot. Practice your Sit Spot Sensory Inventory and when thoughts arise, gently bring yourself back to your senses; to the sounds, sights, smells, and feel of your surroundings.

Stay sitting in your Sit Spot for as long as you want.