This blind-folded running meditation causes the individual to assess their levels of fear, uncertainty, and self-trust head-on. It is very simple to set up, extremely powerful, and appropriate for almost any age group. All you need is a drum, a blindfold, and an open, flat field.
Set-Up
The drummer and runner stand on opposite ends of the field. The runner puts on the blindfold and signals to the drummer when ready. If s/he chooses, the drummer can then move to anywhere (horizontally) along his/her end of the field.
The Run
When the drummer hits the drum once, the runner's task is to sprint across the field towards the sound. The goal is not to get to the drum but to just completely let yourself go and keep running as hard as you can. If the runner is going completely off course or in danger of running into something, the drummer will hit the drum again, once, to re-oriente the runner. When the runner has reached the end of the field, the drummer hits the drum twice to signal stop.
The amazing spectrum that comes out of this activity is fascinating. Even if some people choose not to do the run, they still all love watching it. Please try it out yourselves, even with just a friend or two. The experience is sure to tickle your insides!
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