A Family Affair
Back in 2011, my husband and our eldest son, Seren (who was five at the time), wrote some beautiful stories that capture the essence of mindful living. We’re excited to share that we've just updated one of these stories for new audiences, now available as an audiobook with a story companion that includes wonderful exercises for both parents and children.
We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Stories, Meditations & Exercises for children & parents, to open the heart, relax the mind and nourish the soul…
The Mindful Ted stories honour and celebrate the depth, wisdom, love and compassion that is inherent within each and every one of us. With an abundance of joy and wonder they point to the connectedness and oneness of all life and mirror the essence of who we are at the depth of our being. Primarily a device for learning and self discovery the stories and story companions support, guide and aid the reader/listener through a natural unfolding of this understanding while providing them with the essential tools they need to help them become happier, healthier, grounded, passionate, creative, kind, loving and compassionate.
The Audiobook
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Mindful Ted, One Thing at a Time
In this beautifully produced story for audio we are transported to the English countryside in summertime and join Mindful Ted as he visits his good friend ‘Juggling Jimmy Johnson’, and finds him in a bit of a pickle. Jimmy is at his wits end, he just doesn’t know what to do. He’s become overwhelmed and can’t seem to focus clearly on anything. Ted comes up with a fun plan to help Jimmy learn how to relax, concentrate and enjoy doing one thing at a time.
THEMES COVERED IN THIS BOOK
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Attention, Focus and Concentration
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Sensory Awareness
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Present Moment Awareness
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Interconnectedness
WHO THE BOOK IS USEFUL FOR
For so many of us who lead fast, fragmented lives, it seems like our head is always one step ahead of our bodies. We celebrate the ability to multi-task, but at what cost? The mind and body become stressed and before long we burn out. This book helps both children and adults to slow down and relax the mind and body, be present and focus on one thing at a time.
INTRODUCES THE LISTENER TO
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Mindful / Conscious Breathing
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Focused Attention - Concentration
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Present Moment Awareness
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Interconnectedness
Running Time: 13:23 mins
Story Companion
STORY COMPANION
Enjoy spending time with Mindful Ted as he personally shows you the ‘SECRETS’ to being able to do one thing at a time and shares some other tips and tricks to help you apply them in your day to day life.
FEATURED EXERCISES
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Mindful - Conscious Breathing
A simple easy to learn powerful relaxing breathing technique to relax the mind and body. Mindful / Conscious breathing underpins all the techniques in the other Story Companions.
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Focused Attention – Tips & Tricks
After teaching you the powerful breathing technique, Mindful Ted then shows you ways to use it and suggests various activities so you can start practising straightaway.
WHO THE STORY COMPANION IS USEFUL FOR
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Those who have enjoyed the ‘One Thing at a Time’ story and want to learn the techniques Mindful Ted taught Jimmy.
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Little and big people who find it difficult to maintain a sustained level of concentration.
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Those who would like to learn to relax the mind and body and be present throughout their day.
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Those who would like use these techniques in everyday life.
TRACK LISTING
1. Introduction
2. Breathing & Focusing Exercise
3. Focusing – Tips and Tricks
Running Time: 11:20 mins
Purchase
You can purchase the Audiobook and story companion below.
30 second samples of each chapter are available too, just press play.
I hope you and your children enjoy spending time with Ted.
Bye for now, Lisa