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Greetings!
"Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems." Rainer Maria Rilke quotes (1875-1926)
As I write this newsletter, I gaze out onto my office parking lot and see an amazing sight...a young boy and girl crouching low to the ground on the edge of the sidewalk that leads into my office building. On closer observation, I see a net attached to a long pole in the young boy's outstretched hands. They are fishing for tadpoles in the flooded parking lot! With the historic level of flooding the Northeast has withstood over the past weeks, the ensuing hassles with closed roads, canceled train service between Boston and New York, rivers overflowing, dams breaking, pumping out of basements, loss of property and water damage to valuables; this sight in the parking lot...two small figures patiently fishing, eagerly anticipating their catch, made me stop and smile. Time after time, I am reminded of the choices we make in viewing the world. Do we see a flooded parking lot with no where to park, or do we see an opportunity to fish for tadpoles in the sunshine? One situation, two very different experiences. May you catch many tadpoles this month,
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
Daytime sessions meet from 12:30-2:30 PM
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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Spring Session Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program |
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Starts on April 8...only 2 spaces left! Time is running out to sign up for the Spring session of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Classes begin on April 8, and only 2 spaces are currently available for the Thursday evening group. If you are interested in the Friday morning session, scheduled to begin on April 9, please let me know immediately, as that session is currently under enrolled and may need to be cancelled. Online and mail-in registration is available. Click here for more information. |
NEW Featured Author on NurseTogether.com |
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I am pleased to be selected as a new featured author on NurseTogether.com Topics I will be writing about include: holistic nursing, stress resiliency, communication and social media in healthcare. My first NurseTogether.com article is scheduled to run on April 5 in the career section of their website. I hope you will check it out, whether you are a nurse or not. |
Stress Resiliency Series approved for Continuing Education for Nurses |
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Starts on April 6
I will be teaching a series of community-based workshops entitled: Building Stress Resiliency into Busy Lives in Andover, Massachusetts this spring. These workshops have been approved for 1.5 contact hours each by Lowell General Hospital's Nursing Education Department. 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. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring along a mat or blanket to practice relaxation exercises in class.
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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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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.
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