Bringing Ourselves To Our Senses
Bringing Ourselves To Our Senses (BOTOS) is a sensory awareness practice. When we come to our senses, we make more sense.
Hero Action
The ultimate Hero Action is service to others. When we take action for the benefit of others without regard for self-gain, the personal reward is beyond measure. We learn that by helping others we help ourselves. Other Hero Actions can be less direct. Special attention training activities can help us develop the skill to recognize and address Dragons. Try them out and see…
BOTOS: a playful introduction
In this introductory video, a white tiger finger puppet shows how each sense aligns with a finger of the hand.
How to bring yourself to your senses
Bringing Ourselves To Our Senses (BOTOS) A sensory awareness practice BOTOS consists of systematically guiding focused attention through the 5 senses. By temporarily letting go of thoughts, this practice offers a way to become present and “reset” state of mind. To make it easy to remember, each sense corresponds with a finger on the hand. We…
BOTOS practice – dogs
[slideshow_deploy id=’233′]
BOTOS practice – wild animals
[slideshow_deploy id=’257′]
Medicinal Nature Moment…
Running water: to wash tension and negativity away
Tree time
Tree Time Trees are emissaries of love. Take a walk and pay attention to the trees around you. If you feel drawn to a particular tree, go to it and spend time with it. Connect in whatever way feels right. Touch it; sit with it or lie below and look up through its branches. We…
BOTOS practice booklet
[slideshow_deploy id=’575′] Find arrows to the side to view as slideshow.
BOTOS: a map
Bringing Ourselves To Our Senses all mapped out with contemplative transitions.