The Water Bowl Practice - A Mindfulness Activity

Water Bowl Practice

Materials needed: A clear bowl of water

1. Fill a clear bowl with water and place it on a stable surface

2. Gently disturb the water with your finger

3. Observe three phases:

   • The active ripples (representing busy thoughts/mindsets.)

   • The gradual settling (transition phase.)

   • The still clarity (representing mind state.)

4. Notice how:

   • Each disturbance is temporary

   • Clarity is the water's natural state

   • The deeper water remains undisturbed

5. Reflection questions:

   • What mindsets (surface movements) am I carrying today?

   • What is my deeper mind state beneath these temporary patterns?

   • How can I access that deeper clarity while engaging in daily activities?

     
     

     

     Water at rest in its natural state.

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