So far in this program, we’ve introduced mindfulness, compared it to mindlessness, and practiced mindfulness of body sensations, thoughts and feelings.

In the A theme, we pull these threads together to focus on the importance of paying openhearted attention to the triangle of awareness, that is attention to body, thoughts and feelings as a way to gain more balance and resilience in the face of stress. We acknowledge what’s happening in the present moment and meet whatever it is with compassion.
The A stands for Attention and the Key Message of the A theme is Attention to Body, Thoughts, and Feelings is good stress management.
Let’s explore the background information for this theme and some reasons why this may be particularly important for adolescents.