Compassionate Integrity Training CIT-Faciltator-Guide-2.1-Final | Page 80

C OMPASSIONATE I NTEGRITY T RAINING
A S ECULAR E THICS A PPROACH TO C ULTIVATING P ERSONAL , S OCIAL AND E NVIRONMENTAL F LOURISHING
U NREALISTIC E XPECTATIONS M EDITATION
(12 to 15 minutes)
In Preparation for the Practice:
During this practice you will be asked to bring to mind a time in your life when you set realistic
expectations for yourself and met or exceeded those expectations, and a time when you set unrealistic
expectations for yourself and did not meet those expectations. Before we begin, you may want to take a
moment to think of the examples you want to use during the practice.
Start of Practice:
If you are making a recording of this script, add the italicized text. If you are reading this script in a live
setting, omit the italicized text.
This contemplative practice is designed to be used in conjunction with the Compassionate Integrity
Training program. Many of the terms and concepts used in this practice assume knowledge that comes from
the CIT manual and classes. For more information about CIT, please visit www.compassionateintegrity.org.
Let’s begin the practice by taking a relaxed and upright posture. ( For instructions and tips about posture,
please listen to the Introduction to Contemplative Practices podcast. ) (pause 15 seconds)
Now begin whatever stabilizing practice or practices you find helpful, such as resourcing, deep breathing,
and focused attention. (pause 1 to 2 minutes)
Bring to mind a time in your life when you set realistic expectations for yourself and you met or exceeded
your expectations. (pause for 1 to 2 minutes)
How did it feel to meet or exceed your expectations? (pause for 1 to 2 minutes)
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