Positive Affirmations

Group Mindfulness

Experience

Introduction to Group:

"Welcome everyone. Today, we will participate in a mindfulness exercise focusing on the sense of touch through 'Feeling Textures.' This practice encourages us to connect with the physical world around us by actively feeling and describing various textures. This can help increase our mindfulness and present-moment awareness by engaging our tactile senses. Let's begin."

Instructions for Leading the Group:

  1. Prepare the Materials: "Before we start, please make sure each participant has access to a few items with different textures. This could include things like stones, fabrics, paper, or natural objects like leaves or bark."

  2. Find a Comfortable Position: "Find a comfortable seated position where you can easily reach and handle your textured items. Place them in front of you."

  3. Close Your Eyes: "Close your eyes to enhance your sense of touch. This will help you focus on what you’re feeling rather than what you’re seeing."

  4. Explore the First Texture: "Pick up the first item. Start to explore its texture with your fingers. Notice if it’s smooth, rough, sticky, dry, bumpy, or any other distinctive characteristics. Take your time to feel all parts of the item."

  5. Reflect on the Sensation: "As you touch the item, think about how it makes you feel. Does it remind you of anything? Is it pleasant or unpleasant? Try to remain non-judgmental and simply observe your reactions."

  6. Switch to Another Texture: "Place the first item down and pick up a different one. Repeat the process of exploring its texture. Notice the differences and similarities between this texture and the previous one."

  7. Discuss Your Experience: "After exploring a few textures, set the items down. Open your eyes when you feel ready. We’ll go around the group, and if you feel comfortable, share your experience. What did you notice? Were there any textures that stood out to you?"

  8. Close the Exercise: "Thank you for sharing and participating in this texture exploration. I hope this exercise has helped you connect with your sense of touch and brought you into a deeper state of mindfulness."

    "Remember, this exercise can be done anywhere and with almost any object. It’s a simple yet powerful tool to ground yourself in the present moment."

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