A new gathering this Fall
There has been so very much news about Mindfulness over the past number of years – what it is, how it’s helpful, and claims of how it can save us and the world. Well, perhaps that last statement is a bit overdone … but it’s close to being the jist of the news … and the truth, actually, if it becomes a committed practice on both formal and informal levels.
Peace, justice, belonging, kindness, a more balanced healthy me, emotionally solid children, a better world. Want more of these? This isn’t a spectator sport. Learning to practice both formal and informal mindfulness is a solid foundation – and even, I say, a necessary foundation – to creating the life and world many of us aspire to.
“It’s the foundation of a society where people can disagree without dehumanizing each other, where accountability isn’t seen as an attack, and where conflict doesn’t always have to mean violence”. – Warpaint Journal.
It’s not a guarantee, of course. And, the science is in (the neuroscience, the physical science, the emotional science) .. and can be summarized as the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional possibility of having a great deal of agency in the quality of our own lives and the world around us.
I’m more than excited to share our intent to form a new small group-class-cohort group to learn about, study, and practice mindfulness together this Fall. We hope to begin in the October-November timeframe. Keep reading.
Su Cutler and I, both experienced practitioners, will be facilitating this group, which is open to all adults with and without experience. Depending on parents’ interest, this experience will be coordinated with the children’s curriculum “Sitting Together”. At this time we are asking for those who are interested to sign up in the foyer, or contact us via one of the methods below. Those who express an interest will participate in helping us shape the day, time and length of this experience. Please let us know before September 21.
Questions? We would be oh so happy to speak with you. Carolyn Heineman (269-547-7113); carolynheineman@aol.com), Su Cutler (269-353-3654); suacutler@gmail.com