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Greetings!
Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.
Etty Hillesum (born 1914 ~ died 1943 at Auschwitz)
March...not quite sure if it is winter or spring, each day a surprise! As we begin to emerge from our winter hibernation, we often find ourselves busier than expected, the outdoors beckons and the to-do list seems to be getting longer by the minute. It is at such times that I turn to a quote I found from Etty Hillesum, a young woman in Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, who wrote about discovering her inner calm by slowing down in the moment: "Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths". The trick is to remember to breathe!
May you find rest between your breaths during this month of March, Pam
Pamela Katz Ressler, RN, BSN, HN-BC
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Spring Meditation Maintenance |
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Meditation Maintenance Sessions are a great way to give yourself a monthly self-care "tune-up" by joining with fellow meditators to discuss insights and challenges of your practice. You are welcome to attend each month or simply on an occasional basis. Sessions are held on the 2nd Monday and the 2nd Friday, of each month (September through July). You will find a supportive and welcoming respite in the midst of your busyness.
Evening sessions meet from 7-9 PM
- March 8
- April 12
- May 10
- June 14
Daytime sessions meet from 12:30-2:30 PM
- March 12
- April 9
- May 14
- June 11
Both evening and daytime sessions are held at Stress Resources' office (97 Lowell Rd, Concord, MA). Please pre-register for sessions as space is limited. Meditation Maintenance sessions are $15 per session. Register by e-mail or by phone (978-369-5243).
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Register now for Spring Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Classes |
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Spring Session Starts in April
Registration for the spring sessions of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is open and classes are beginning to fill up. Group classes begin the week of April 4. If you have been interested in learning how to take a more active part in your well-being by strengthening your resiliency to stress, this is the program for you! Click here for registration information. Evening and morning group classes are available, as well as individual MBSR training that can be matched to fit your schedule. Click here for more information. |
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New...Stress Resiliency Series in Andover, MA |
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 I will be teaching a series of community-based workshops entitled: Building Stress Resiliency into Busy Lives in Andover, Massachusetts this spring. The workshops are hosted by the Chinmaya Mission Boston at their newly expanded Andover center. Each of the workshops will have a different resiliency theme:
April 6 Workshop 1: Breathing into Stress Resiliency
May 4 Workshop 2: Walking into Stress Resiliency
June 1 Workshop 3: Moving into Stress Resiliency
All workshops will provide discussion, practice, and tips for bringing stress resiliency into busy lives. Choose all 3 workshops or sign up for one or two.
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Now Available on Amazon.com |
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Amazon.com is now carrying Opening the Door to Meditation! The CD incorporates both spoken meditation and music to draw you effectively into relaxation and meditation.
Here is some of the feedback we have received so far:
Opening the Door to Meditation was recorded to allow you, the listener, to be an active participant in developing your individual meditation experience. All tracks can be downloaded and combined to create a unique meditation.
How can you order Opening the Door to Meditation?
- Stress Resources' secure online shopping cart by clicking here
- Downloadable mail-in order form by clicking here
- Amazon.com and entering "opening the door to meditation" in the search box
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Jon Kabat-Zinn Public Event in Worcester, MA |
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Wednesday, April 7, 6:00-9:00 PM
 Jon Kabat Zinn,Ph.D., founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the UMass Medical School and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction will present a pre-conference public event entitled: The Eye and Ear of the Beholding: Intimate Moments in Painting, Poetry, and Practice on Wednesday, April 7 from 6:00-9:00 PM.
This event sold out quickly last year, click here for registration information. | |
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