Somatic mindfulness exercise: water
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Our bodies are made up of water more than anything else. The same is true for our planet. Water is such a key ingredient to life as we know it, that it’s one of the main things we search for in space when seeking signs of life similar to our own. In this somatic mindfulness exercise, a child’s voice guides us through reflections on life, the passage of time, and finding a stillness and calm in water that can help to keep us grounded.
Marie (appearing) loves hiking with friends and sharing stories with them about her travels and her kids. When she is at home, her favorite pastime is reading on her Kindle, scrolling through Twitter (less so since becoming X), and posting pictures on Instagram.
Mathilde (voiceover) is a 9-year-old book worm. When not devouring books, she enjoys writing and playing badminton with her parents. Mathilde's favorite time of day is bedtime, when she gets to read a few more pages before falling asleep snuggling with the family cat Koko.
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