How One Journey Changed Everything
Connecting the world with meditation – every moment is an opportunity for reflection and setting intentions to make a positive change in the world. If you have been thinking about the condition of the world and how you feel powerless to change it, and for your children, you are more powerful than you realise and it’s time to discover this.
The challenges we face today can seem overwhelming. And as we consider the future for generations to come, it’s vital to offer them life tools to navigate these difficulties with resilience and peace. Over the past 23 years, I’ve had the honour of training people from all walks of life, around the globe, to teach meditation to children.
This journey has been transformative personally and professionally for me, and those who have studied with me.
I was reflecting on a trip I took, 12 years ago, to New Zealand and Australia and which brought these teachings to new depths. In many ways, it felt like a turning point.
My first trip to Australia, in 1997, was shadowed by deep grief, having just lost my mother. At the time, I was only 28, and the pain of her sudden passing was very raw. Returning to Australia on my 2nd trip was a moment of healing and growth. This time, I was there with my husband, and the journey allowed me to make new, positive memories while also coming to terms with old wounds of the past – it was my meditation and energy training that helped me navigate this.
Meditation and the Power of the Land
One of the most profound moments during my time in Australia was our visit to U
luru.
It’s difficult to describe the energy of this sacred place, but there’s something undeniably powerful about it.
Before even setting foot there, I could feel its influence as I led a group of adults on my Connected Kids program in Adelaide. The energy we tapped into shifted our Connected Kids course from a “lovely course” to a deeply transformative, healing experience. The connections we formed were so strong, it felt as though we had moved mountains together.
This moment helped me realise something fundamental: teaching children meditation is essential for the wellbeing of humankind.
It is essential for emotional wellbeing, for the health of our communities, and for the future of our planet. The world needs children to grow up into adults who are grounded, compassionate and equipped with the tools to process life challenges with kindness and self-care.
A Passion for Peace
Since my visit to Uluru, I’ve felt an even deeper sense of passion. Meditation is more than a practice; it is a way to nurture inner peace, both for ourselves and for future generations. The more we invest in teaching children to meditate, the more we invest in a future that values connection, empathy, and the planet.
For me, meditation has been a cornerstone of healing, especially in dealing with grief. It has allowed me to navigate and accept the loss of my mum with greater self-kindness and compassion than I ever thought possible. It’s been 30 years since her passing, and meditation has helped me process the waves of grief, offering me comfort and perspective in moments when I might otherwise have felt overwhelmed.
Where does your passion take you?
If you work with children (any age from toddlers to teens), perhaps as an educator, a therapist, or yoga teacher, this is the perfect time to complement your career with the skills we teach on the Connected Kids program.
Our program is different in that we apply a method that deeply connects the energy of the heart and this brings a powerful impact for you and the young people you do/could connect with.
It’s a legacy you leave for children so they have the tools to navigate life’s challenges in a healthier way.
Meditation can help children manage stress, build emotional intelligence, and foster a sense of safety and empowerment. And for those working with children who have experienced trauma, incorporating mindful practices into your approach can be life-changing – as a foster parent for 10 years, I have experienced this directly. Meditation can help them feel grounded, safe, and in control of their emotions.
A New Beginning
If you are reading this, let it be your turning point. Let it be the moment you decided to make a difference. Let it be the moment you plant seeds of mindfulness, awareness, and peace in the hearts of children everywhere. If you’re ready to take this step, I am here to support you. Together, we can ensure that simple, mindful skills become an essential practice for every child, every community, and every future generation.
Thank you for being here and showing interest – whatever approach is right for you, follow your path to new horizons and help us, and our, children connect to peace.
Your next step
If you’re a parent, carer or grandparent, the Mindful Parents (or our Mindful Grandparents course) gives you simple, practical tools for clearer communication, calmer evenings and helping your children learn to cope with the challenges this world presents.
If you’d like to teach others, whether in a school, a therapy practice or your own community, our professional training is the next step. Since 2003, the Connected Kids © Method has trained adults worldwide to bring mindfulness and meditation to children and teens.
So far, we estimate that’s 30,000 people (just like you) helping children and teens have access to mindful skills.
Are you ready to join them?
“I would recommend this course because I think this is a skill that everyone, every parent, every person can just benefit from. Being able to give children the gift of meditation is something very special, and helps them live a healthier and happier life.” MM
Post written by Author and Founder, Lorraine E Murray 2026
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