The Newfoundland & Labrador MindSet
is a collection of mindfulness cards that opens
a window to our way of life, and encourages you
to make the most of every moment.
Get into the MindSet
Get into the MindSet
Draw an IMAGINE card
to picture yourself here
or choose INSPIRE
to contemplate a few
words of wisdom.
OR
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Get into the MindSet
Draw an IMAGINE card
to picture yourself here
or choose INSPIRE
to contemplate a few
words of wisdom.
OR
Surprise me
Torngat Mountains
imagine
Meeting a Giant
Frozen in place, you stand
facing a giant. A chill tingles
the nape of your neck
and runs down the length
of your spine. You notice a gull
perched atop this archipelago
of ice, revealing its scale.
It flies off as if to remind you
not to sweat the small stuff.
St. Anthony
Harbour Mille
imagine
Footprints
Stopping for a moment,
you look behind you.
A wave gently washes over
your footprints and pulls
them back to the sea.
The smoothed over sand,
fresh and glistening in the sun,
reminds you to let go of the
past and face forward.
Salmon Cove
inspire
It’s hard to know
the mind of a gull.
You can’t anticipate the
actions of others.
Chart your own course.
Cape Spear
imagine
The Amphitheatre
The symphony of the sea
echoes through the acoustics
of the arches. You’re enveloped
in the melody as the Atlantic
plays for no one but you.
You want to add your own
chorus, but sometimes
it’s better to keep quiet
and listen.
The Arches
inspire
Every clapboard
has a different
coat of paint.
Let go of comparison
and find joy in what you have.
St. John's
imagine
Ripple Effect
With every cautious step,
the planks groan and
creak under your feet.
Looking down, you notice
the water rippling outward
from the wharf towards the sea.
Each ripple is a reminder
of the connection you share
with this world.
Fogo
Little Catalina
imagine
Peace and Quiet
The fresh morning breeze
wakes your senses as you focus
on the stillness of this moment.
The only sound is a rustling
thicket as you run your fingers
through blades of grass. While
you weren’t expecting visitors
at this hour, you’ll always
welcome in peace and quiet.
Battle Harbour
inspire
It’ll all come out
in the wash.
Let go of the little things;
they tend to take
care of themselves.
Maberly
imagine
Magic of the Night
The sky stays up past its
bedtime, sparkling and
glowing. It conjures up
colours that seem to dance
with the constellations above.
This ritual of light has you
in a trance. It’s okay to let go.
Succumb to magic and revel
under its spell.
L'Anse aux Meadows
inspire
A single line
may have two
hooks.
Many opportunities
await those willing to look.
Collins Cove
imagine
Arms Wide Open
There is wisdom in the
wind that sweeps across this
ancient land, down from the
mountains and across the lakes
and rivers. You breathe it in
slowly, deeply. Standing tall,
spreading your arms wide,
your chest rises,
and your heart opens.
Torngat Mountains
inspire
Make haste
slowly now.
Take action,
but take the time to
do it with intention.
Green Gardens
imagine
Connecting Dots
An ocean of stars reflect
in the sea below. It’s easy
to get lost in this speckled sky,
crowded with constellations,
but instead you connect with
the dots. Each offers a new
perspective and an opportunity
to consider the universe,
and your place in it.
Trout River
Brigus
imagine
Dear Diary
Daydreaming while wading
through a bed of wildflowers,
you close your eyes and
fill your lungs with sweet
summer air. Plucking one from
its stem, you press a flower
against your nose before
placing it onto the last page
of your journal to bookmark
this moment in time.
Western Brook Pond Gulch
inspire
You can lead
a horse to water,
but you can’t
make him take
off his shoes.
Let go of anything that is
out of your control.
Bell Island
imagine
The Sculpture
The intentions of the artist
are revealed in every ridge
and curve. A collaboration
of land and sea. Working
together like hammer and
chisel until it was just right.
It took time to create this
masterpiece. Take time
to appreciate it.
Chance Cove
Twillingate
imagine
Mirror Mirror
In the early morning,
when the wind is still asleep,
you look out onto the water
and see nothing but sky.
You skip a stone across the
clouds and watch the birds
glide along the ripples.
A fishing dory passes
and breaks the illusion, but
you have all day to reflect.
Little Harbour East
Wreckhouse
imagine
Fireworks
From high above you watch
the waves crash against
the rocks below. Frothy white
sea foam shoots into the air.
Seconds later another burst
of saltwater splashes against
the coast, exploding like
fireworks. Even on the most
ordinary day, there’s reason
to celebrate.
Fortune Head
inspire
March to the beat
of your own fun.
Approach each day
with gratitude
and excitement.
Bay Roberts
imagine
Find Your Own Way
Long ago you wandered
off the path. Now you find
yourself wading through a field
of indigo. There are more direct
routes to your destination;
after all, lighthouses are built
to guide us. But there’s
something to be said for getting
lost every now and then.
L'Anse-Amour
Rocky Harbour
imagine
Down to Earth
After you’ve filled your
basket, you rub your hands
together and feel the texture
of the soil against your skin.
The earth under your
fingernails is evidence of
an afternoon well spent.
It’s always worth the work
it takes to grow.
Elliston
Western Brook Pond Fjord
imagine
A Work of Art
Inspiration is in the air
as wispy white clouds streak
the sky like long, slow
brushstrokes. You step back
to admire the city, a canvas
strewn with colour, while
pondering the similarities
between art and life.
St. John's
inspire
You know you’re
‘having a time’
once you’ve lost
all sense of it.
Tilting
imagine
Deep Roots
Running your hand along
the twisted trunk, you feel the
battered bark and consider
the unconventional beauty
of the Tuckamore. With deep
roots, it has weathered the
wildest winds and most severe
storms. You plant both your
feet firmly on the ground and
feel your own strength.
St. Lawrence
Tors Cove
imagine
Worth the Wait
Among a barren landscape
of rust-tinted rocks, the blue
sky and salt-coloured clouds
above have never looked more
inviting. You close your eyes
and take in a deep breath.
It took millions of years to create
this place and this moment.
Make it last.
The Tablelands
Little Catalina
imagine
Good Morning
A golden light shimmers across
the surface of the Atlantic.
It rides the waves to the shore,
creeping up the cliff’s edge
before arriving at your feet.
You feel the warmth on your
chest and wrapping over your
shoulders. You’re the first to
embrace a brand new day.
Cape Spear
inspire
There’s a reason
it’s called fishing,
not catching.
Forget the outcome
and enjoy the journey.
Cavendish
imagine
First Place
Atop a small perch, a deep
sense of accomplishment
washes over you, and a
contented smile crosses your
sunlit face. You stand tall like
a champion on the podium.
Some races can only be won
by refusing to run.
Green Gardens
Elliston
imagine
Out of the Blue
With the engine cut,
the boat rocks slowly in the
swells. You taste the salt water
mist on your lips as your eyes
dart back and forth along
the horizon. This is the quiet
electricity of anticipation,
the joy in imagining what
may come.
Bonavista
Newtown
imagine
Wrinkles in Time
Kicking off your boots,
you step sock footed across
the cool surface of the rock.
You feel every crack and
crevice beneath your feet.
Every ridge a wrinkle in time,
history's fingerprint, pressed in
stone. Each step forward is an
opportunity to reflect back.
Mistaken Point