“It may be when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work,
And that when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey.”
Mindfulness is a path which sparks our vitality by tapping our capacity for awareness and self-knowledge. Cultivating the intention to live more fully and freely can be compared to the dynamics of a soaring bird. One energetic wing is a focused concentrated mind, the other wing is a kind, self-compassionate heart. To soar, both wings move simultaneously. Meditation trains our mind to stay focused moment to moment, as we still the body and relax the mind. The second wing is energized by our intention to experience our basic human goodness each time negativity and self-criticism arise.
It is tremendously beneficial to create new pathways for the mind, the body, and the heart to interconnect. As we expand our awareness to notice more and more through meditation and mindfulness practices, we come to know ourselves more fully and our everyday lives takes on a richness to include possibilities that are just outside our conscious awareness.
When we see more options, life comes to us as an adventure where we’re in the driver’s seat, instead of being a mindless passenger.
Because only we can do this for ourselves, mindfulness can be a great comfort when life seems more than we can handle, and simultaneously, it gives us access to our inner wisdom so our actions reflect our true self.
Free Orientation
Attending an orientation session is required and free of charge. This is an opportunity to determine if the course is appropriate for you at this time. Registration will be immediately after the orientation or before the first week of class. You will learn about the course content, experience mindfulness practice, Q&A, registration forms can be completed.
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Mindfulness Course
MBSR is an eight-week program scientifically designed to teach participants how to integrate and apply mindfulness both in their everyday lives and to the range of challenges arising from medical and psychological conditions and life stresses. In this intensive training, you will learn to access and cultivate your natural capacity to actively engage in caring for yourself and find greater balance.
Learn more about our Fall 2020 MBSR Courses