A SHORTCUT TO MINDFULNESS

Dr. Bertice Berry on the interconnectedness of everything (really, everything).

– KEYS SOULCARE

“Even the smallest item has a connection to who you are and how you are. It speaks to you of your present life, of your past life, and the future.” — Dr. Bertice Berry

Dr. Bertice Berry is a lecturer, educator, and sociologist whose focus is on bringing others to their purpose. In a recent Instagram video, she demonstrated just how accessible moments of mindfulness are to each of us, should we choose to see them.

Look at an object that you own, she suggested (for Dr. Berry this was a door and a key that connected to a keychain given to her by a dear friend). Then, immerse yourself in the origin of how it came into your life and who made it. This simple exercise offers a perspective on the interconnection of people, places, and things within our lives. Think about it: the humble beginnings of a favorite book or pen involve the stories of many before you. In her video, Dr. Berry says, “We are being given an opportunity to look inside ourselves.”

We call you to spend a moment taking stock of the special items in your life, reflect on the memory of how they became a part of your story, and consider how there is connection within and between all of us.

Feel free to share your own object “origin stories” in the comments below.