Staying Present: Lessons from Winnie the Pooh

Ever found yourself stuck in a daydream while your chores pile up? Today, we're sharing a heartwarming tale from Winnie the Pooh that will teach you the art of mindfulness through his simple yet profound morning routine. Join Pooh as he makes his bed, gets dressed, and sweeps the floor, all while staying completely in the moment—well, almost! Discover how Pooh gently guides himself back to the present with a charming little rhyme every time his mind starts to wander. This episode promises to leave you with practical tips to bring your focus back to the here and now, just like Pooh.

As Pooh wraps up his chores and indulges in some delicious honey, he shows us the joy and satisfaction that come from being truly present. This charming story is a beautiful reminder to be kind to ourselves and find contentment in our daily routines. So, take a cue from our beloved bear, practice mindfulness, and savor each moment. I'm Lisa Hopkins, and it's time to live like Pooh—mindful, content, and always in the moment. Stay safe, healthy, and remember, you've got this!

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Transcript

Lisa Hopkins: 0:24

Hey there, I have a little parable from our friend Pooh that I thought might help you get your week started. I'm just going to go ahead and read it here. Pooh climbed out of bed, which always helped him get his day going. He practiced being in the here and now every morning by tidying up as mindfully as he could, without thinking about anything else. When he made the bed, he just made the bed. When he got dressed, he just got dressed. When he opened the curtains, he just opened them. All of a sudden, some leaves whooshed in through the window. Pooh took out a broom and started to sweep. Although his sweeping began mindfully, his thoughts drifted back to the time that he and Piglet had jumped into the crunchy autumn leaves in Rabbit's garden. The leaves had flown everywhere. Rabbit got a bit cross, so Pooh and Piglet swept the leaves back into a pile.

Lisa Hopkins: 1:31

At that moment Pooh woke up from his daydream. He noticed that he had been sweeping the same spot over and over again. Oh, dear thought Pooh, my mind was in the past, in Rabbit's garden, while my sweeping was here and now. But it's okay, no need to fret, now my mind is back to here. You see, any time he noticed he had strayed from being in the present. He simply recited his reminding rhyme Come back from the future or past to what I was just doing last. That's the way I know how to be Pooh, here and now.

Lisa Hopkins: 2:15

And he went back to sweeping, hearing a little rumble from his tummy. Pooh thought that a smackerel of something would quiet things down. He dipped his paw into some sweet golden honey and licked it all off. Oh, mmm, so yummy when Pooh ate honey. He did not have to remind himself to just eat. Then Pooh was finished. He looked around and smiled. Everything was tidy and his rumbly tummy was quiet. He felt satisfied, knowing that he had done his best job of being here and now and being kind to himself. With a cheery little hum, pooh opened the door and stepped outside. I hope you all have a wonderful day. Remember to come back from the future or past to what you were doing just last. That's the way you know how to be here and now, like poo just doing. You got this, you guys. I'm Lisa Hopkins. Thanks so much for listening. Stay safe and healthy, everyone, and remember to live in the moment.