Many sides of me

Now focus on yourself as a person. What would you say if someone asked you who are you? (pause 3 sec) Look at yourself from different angles. You are someone’s daughter or son, also maybe a sister or brother, a cousin. (pause 2 sec) Remember you are also a member of our community here, a student in this school, and perhaps a member of a school club. (pause 2 sec) Then there is more: You are someone’s friend, a classmate. You might also be a ballerina, a dancer or a singer, perhaps a brilliant football player or other athlete. (pause 3 sec) You might be an artist or a scientist, perhaps a carer or a neighbour. All of these are you, and you are all of them. Consider this for a moment. (pause 3 sec) Try to think of as many different roles you play in your life as possible. (pause 6 sec) These are all sides of you. You cannot be defined by any of them alone. Think about that for a moment. Can you put all these roles in order of importance?
(pause 3 sec) Try to see yourself in your mind now. What would you say if someone asked who you are? (pause 5 sec) Gently focus on your feet again. Remember you are sitting on the log. In your mind stand up and walk back to the forest. Focus on your bare feet on the forest floor, feel the cool bed of leaves touching your toes and your heels. (pause 3 sec) Now slowly bring your awareness to this room. Feel your feet on the ground. Feel your roots deep in the ground. As you keep focus on your feet, bring your awareness to this room now fully. Become aware of the chair under your body. Listen for the sounds around you. Bring your mind back to your feet. Where are they? Can you feel them? Gently wiggle your toes. Feel the full sensation of the floor beneath your feet. Slightly press them on the floor. Wiggle your fingers and rub your palms. Move your shoulders. Take a deep breath. When you are ready slowly open your eyes, first looking down then up and up until you are looking straight ahead. Do this in your own time. When your eyes are open give yourself a good stretch if at all possible in silence to give others space to do the same in their own time.