Catarina R. Peterson

Award-winning Author | Soulful Poet | Purpose Guide
Dear world,

Welcome to my webpage! Here, I will let you in on my life stories, but before you start skimming through the many tabs and reading how they unfold, let me invite you to rest your awareness into your body for a moment, and take a conscious breath. Allow yourself to be with the sensations this life transforming, spontaneous act – which is what’s making it possible for you to be here in this very instant reading these words – and notice how this endearing friend can at its best feel unfamiliar for so many of us.

In gratitude,
Catarina

Golden Sparkles

AN INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS
“Listen to your body. It isn’t hard to do. All it takes is a minute, even if you’re feeling blue”.

Through its transporting story and included glossary and exercises, Golden Sparkles offers a brief and beautifully illustrated introduction to key mindfulness concepts such as breathing, being present, and addressing emotions non-judgmentally for children from ages 5 to 10. This accessible book can be shared by a teacher or parent or read by children on their own to discover and practice a valuable tool that helps them respond to challenging emotions and thrive.

Golden Sparkles are in every child’s heart, a gift from the universe connecting them to others and to their own feelings.

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CATARINA R. PETERSON HAS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING Awards

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Poetry

Let the rain coat
Your heart with serenity
And the sun radiate inner peace
with its warmth.
– CATARINA R. PETERSON

My wish is that my writing can bring comfort and speak universal truths that are found in the common humanity that comes from our shared lived experiences. May this be true for children, or adults alike.

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I’m thrilled to be taking part in the Global Mindfulness in Education summit hosted by Helen Maffini (MindBe) and Dr. Chris Willard (Harvard). To find out more and register, click the button below.

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