For Parents & Kids: Introducing The Mysterious Mist (Mindfulness for Kids They Don’t Teach in School)

I’ve got a children’s story for you that gently guides kids (and their grown-ups!) to notice their thoughts, tune into their intuition, and step bravely toward the unknown — even when it’s uncomfortable.

Like us, even kids struggle. They too get caught up in scary thoughts. They too feel the pull of fear. And they too need a little guidance.

This story is for them. And it’s for you — no matter your age.

Mindfulness for Kids: A Story About Mist Around an Island, A Grumpy Cloud and a Monster

In The Mysterious Mist, a young child stumbles upon an island wrapped in thick fog. The people there warn them: “Don’t go through the mist — there’s a monster out there!”

Fearful thoughts, old stories, whispered warnings…they all cling like clouds around our heads. The message is clear: Don’t trust yourself. Don’t go forward. Stay afraid.

But then something quietly powerful happens.

The child hears a voice — not from outside, but from within. A kind, curious voice deep in their belly. Their intuition. It invites them to pause, breathe and stay open. And so begins a brave journey — through fear, through fog, and through the tangled web of scary thoughts — into something true and life-changing.

The discovery:

The monster wasn’t real. It was just a big scary, monster thought.

Mindfulness for Kids: The Misty Layers of Thought

Each fog-covered figure in the story is tangled in “thought fusion” — when we believe our thoughts too quickly, especially the unhelpful or scary ones. We don’t look at the thought. We look from the thought. And just like that, fear shapes our world.

In ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), we call this “cognitive fusion.” For kids? It’s like having a grumpy cloud stuck to your head, with a scary word scribbled across its belly. And that word is MONSTER.

But the child in The Mysterious Mist does something many adults forget:

They pause. They breathe. They listen inside. They check with their own deep knowing before making a choice. They move forward — not because the fear is gone, but because they’ve learned how to move with it.

Mindfulness for Kids: Breathing Like a Superhero

At the heart of the story is a simple practice: breathing.

Not just for calm — but for clarity. For returning to what’s real. When the big, grey, grumpy cloud wraps around the child’s head…

When the imaginary monster roars…

When fear tries to take over…

They breathe.

Softly. Gently. Like a superhero would.

And with each breath, the fog clears. They don’t run from it. They move through it. That’s bravery. It’s the same skill we’re learning as adults: To pause when fear shows up. To breathe. To notice the thought — and choose whether or not it’s helpful. To trust our inner compass instead of the noisy fear.

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Mindfulness for Kids: Simple & Fun Insights To Help Our Kids Navigate Life

This story is for your kids, but let’s be honest — it speaks to us too. We all get caught up with difficult thoughts and feelings. We all go through tough times. Life is beautiful sometimes, and it’s hard at other times. 

So, there’s an opportunity here for you to help yourself, as well as being that role model, because everything we do is teaching our kids that it’s okay to do it. And let’s face it. We all screw up. We all react. We all say or do things that we regret. 

The mist will never go away… but we can learn how to move through it. We don’t need to eliminate fear — we just need to stop letting it decide everything.

For Kids (and Grown-Ups) Who Are Ready to Grow

Maybe your child is sensitive, intuitive, or tends to get caught up in worries. Maybe not. Either way, The Mysterious Mist offers them something essential and empowering for us all:

• Unhelpful thoughts aren’t monsters.

• We don’t have to believe everything we think.

• Growth often lives just beyond the edge of discomfort.

• And it’s an invitation to step into life, even if it feels a little scary at first.

Sometimes, the things that scare us the most are just foggy invitations into something wonderful.

Mindfulness For Kids: Recommended Course

Kids: The Mysterious Mist (An Audio Book To Help Kids Learn Essential Life Skills About Thoughts & Feelings) - Deepen your sense of spirituality with insights, tips and tools for unhooking from unhelpful thoughts.

Welcome to ‘Never Mind Your Mind’: Reuben’s Circle

Never Mind Your Mind isn’t just a body of work; it’s a community. By taking part, you’re contributing to a positive shift in the world. As you practice unhooking from your thoughts and taking them less seriously, you’re not just changing your life—you’re influencing the lives of those around you.

Join Community: Never Mind Your Mind: Reuben’s Circle in your Aura app.

As I often say, there’s a positive change going on in the world; it all depends on where we focus our attention. Together, we can cultivate a deeper understanding of the human mind and empower ourselves and others to live with greater clarity and compassion. Life is tough, and there is gentleness within it. Let’s all pull through together.

Do you like the sound of this adventure? Not taking our thoughts so seriously, unless they’re helpful. Having a space to share and get validated. 

To access the Never Mind Your Mind community on Aura, simply visit the Aura platform and search for our sanctuary. 

Join us to experience a welcoming space where resilience and spirituality unite. Here, you’ll find workshops, guided courses and tools to deepen your connection with yourself and others. Together, we uncover insights, navigate life’s challenges, and grow into our most empowered selves. Start your journey today and be part of this supportive, transformative community.

Welcome to your new community, Never Mind Your Mind: Reuben’s Circle, only on Aura. Let’s get started!

Join Community: Never Mind Your Mind: Reuben’s Circle in your Aura app, learn more on my website.

There’s a positive change going on in the world. It just depends on where we focus our attention. Thank you for being part of the change.