Jacmel, Haiti
Haiti Family Initiative Program
Women's Empowerment Group
Monday, July 15, 2013 -today we are talking to the women about stress and why it is so important to eliminate or minimize stress from your life. After our discussion, I am going to show them a few deep breathing activities. And then tomorrow, I plan to show them a few meditation techniques. It is my hope to incorporate these techniques into our daily routine.
There are 27 women in the group. They come every day for an opportunity to talk with one another. It relieves their boredom. But mostly I think they come for the free lunch and to be there just in case I have something free to hand out to them.
Haiti Family Initiative Program
Monday, July 15, 2013 -today we are talking to the women about stress and why it is so important to eliminate or minimize stress from your life. After our discussion, I am going to show them a few deep breathing activities. And then tomorrow, I plan to show them a few meditation techniques. It is my hope to incorporate these techniques into our daily routine.
There are 27 women in the group. They come every day for an opportunity to talk with one another. It relieves their boredom. But mostly I think they come for the free lunch and to be there just in case I have something free to hand out to them.
“OK, let’s start by identifying what causes stress in your life,” I announce to the group. "What keeps you up at night?"
There is a long period of silence but then one woman speaks up, “I feel stress every night. I put my children to bed hungry, night after night.” Her voice is filled with sadness. Everyone shakes her head in agreement. And my thoughts of demonstrating relaxation techniques quickly seem so silly and naïve.
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