The Wise Part Within
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The Wise Part Within
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by Eva D. Fugitt This is a technique that helps children get in touch with their hearts and their wise part within. It helps them develop inner strength and seek the guidance of their highest thoughts. Children need tools that help them make the best possible choices, which will then build their self-esteem and self-confidence. Children seem to intuitively know what is meant by the words Wise Part Within. To introduce the idea that every child has a Wise Part Within simply say something to the following effect: “There is a wise part within all of us. There is a wise part within you. a wise part within me. A wise part within everyone you know. The wise part within you is so wise that it knows what is right for you. It is there to help you feel calm, peaceful, and happy. And it is there to help you solve problems and make the best choices. One of the ways to get in touch with the wise part within you is to close your eyes, sit quietly, and take several deep breaths. Breathe slowly, feel your body becoming quiet, and let your body relax. Go to the creative place in your mind. You may want to visualize a lovely flower, soft white clouds in the blue sky, or a quiet pond surrounded by pine trees. Let the creative part of your mind show you your special place. You may visualize a star, or a rainbow, anything that makes you feel safe, happy and loved. Feel the gentle silence and ask the wise part within you for the help you need.” In He Hit Me Back First, a teacher reported amazing results with this when she used it with a high school student who was constantly disrupting her class. She said, “You know Juan, there is a very wise part deep within you. That wise part knows what is right for you. It knows better than anyone else what is right for you. Will you take a quiet breath and contact that wise part? You don’t have to give me the answer.” (Honor the student’s privacy. The resulting behavior will give you the answer.) He stopped, stared at her, stood silently, and walked back to his seat. He slumped down and remained silent for the rest of the period. She reported that was great progress for him. Something had been touched and honored with these words and the dignity of choice. In my book Wisdom’s Children, I give more examples of how I have used this technique with children. It is simple, effective, and speaks to the heart of a child.
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