Contemplative practices refer to a range of mindful activities aimed at cultivating awareness, improving emotional regulation, and emphasizing the interconnectedness of all things.

Abolition is not just about dismantling oppressive structures but also about imagining and creating new ways of being together. Contemplative practices help us center justice on healing and transformation, rather than punishment. These practices create space for us to connect with each other on a deeper level and promote self-care to avoid burnout.

Types of Contemplative Practices

  • Creative

    arts & crafts

    journaling

    music & singing

    improvisation

  • Stillness

    meditating

    breathing

    quieting the mind

    centering

  • Generative

    witnessing & beholding

    visualizing

    reading

    imagining

  • Relational

    community circles

    deep listening

    storytelling

    bearing witness

    showing up

  • Movement

    dancing

    yoga

    stretching

    gardening

    laughing

  • Active

    volunteering

    vigils, marches, & protests

    civil disobedience

    interacting with youth