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mindfulness_the_game.md

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 **Written by**: Craig Maloney
 
-**Version**: 0.1
+**Version**: 0.2
 
 **License**: [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
 
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 * An hourglass or electronic timer
 * A timer on your phone, computer
 
+### Agitation (optional)
+
+* Three tokens for marking when you get agitated through this entire process
+* Alternatively, you can mark "agitated" in your journal
+
 Note that the simpler the tools the better the experience this game will offer.
 
 ## The Game
 
 The main goal of the game is to have you think about this moment in time and focus on it. The prompts are there to help you focus on one particular aspect of this moment in time.
 
-If you would like to do a timed session set your timer for the desired amount. Short sessions may be 5-10 minutes, and a long session may be as long as 30 minutes to an hour. The recommended time is 30 minutes but any amount of time will do.
+If you would like to do a timed session set your timer for the desired amount. Short sessions may be 5-10 minutes, and a long session may be as long as 30 minutes to an hour. When starting off with this game you will want to start with 5-10 minute sessions. The recommended time for more advanced players is 30 minutes but any amount of time will do.
 
 Alternatively, you may play this where the game is finished when you have explored each of the prompts (who, what, where, when, why, and how).
 
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 * **Who?**: This can relate to other people or ourselves. Who is on our mind at the moment? Who do we want to show kindness to? Who are we in this moment?
 * **What?**: This can relate to items or ideas that we have. What is in front of us? What does this moment feel like? What has our attention at this moment?
-* **Where?***: This can relate to places or mental space. Where are we currently playing this game? Where is our mind wanting to go? Where do we fit in the grand scheme of the cosmos?
+* **Where?**: This can relate to places or mental space. Where are we currently playing this game? Where is our mind wanting to go? Where do we fit in the grand scheme of the cosmos?
 * **When?**: This can relate to time. When are we playing this game? When is a good time to stop playing? When is this moment in time?
 * **Why?**: This can relate to purpose, motivation, or current feelings. Why are we playing this game? Why have we chosen this moment? Why do we feel the way we feel?
 * **How?**: This can relate to our current state. How are we playing this game? How do we currently feel? How would we like to show up?
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 **Remember**: this is a game about exploration of our thoughts. There's no right or wrong way to do this.
 
+### Agitation
+
+During the game you'll notice yourself getting agitated, especially if you've set a timer and that time hasn't elapsed yet. That's part of the mindfulness process. Just note that you experienced agitation, either by moving a token or marking "agitated" in your journal. Then try to return back to the process of writing.
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 ### Repeat
 
 Once you have completed your thoughts on the given prompt you may roll the die again for the next prompt. Refer to the steps in **Choosing a prompt** and **Write about it** for what to do for each prompt you roll.
 
 If you get the same prompt this session you may re-roll the die or continue exploring the thoughts around that prompt.
 
+If you have noted "agitation" three times then stop the timer. Move to **Finishing the game**.
+
 ### Finishing the game
 
-Once you have explored each prompt or when the timer goes off you may complete the game. Write down any additional thoughts you've had during this session and give yourself some gratitude for giving yourself space to explore your thoughts. Acknowledge any thoughts that were difficult or uncomfortable for you as being a part of you.
+You may complete the game when you have explored each prompt, marked three "agitation", or when the timer goes off. Write down any additional thoughts you've had during this session and give yourself some gratitude for giving yourself space to explore your thoughts. Acknowledge any thoughts that were difficult or uncomfortable for you as being a part of you.
 
 When you have completed this final wrap-up the game is complete.