Ana-monnar is a system of metaphorical storytelling that is used to teach the principles of Mindfulness to children. It involves the making up of stories, which are not intended to be true, about an Ana-monnar character, usually with magical powers. The Ana-monnar character is usually a child or an animal who is unaware of his or her magic powers. The Ana-monnar stories are intended to help children see that they have the ability to change their own lives for the better by becoming aware of their thoughts and feelings, and by controlling these thoughts and feelings, thus changing their lives for the better
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The Ana-monnar stories also teach children how they can use their minds in a positive way in order to bring about positive changes in their lives through positive thinking.