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Greetings!
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."
~William Arthur Ward
 As we come to the end of another year, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to each of you...for taking the time to read my newsletter each month and for allowing me to share with you, in some small way, this incredible journey of life we are all traveling. I am grateful for this work I do, for hopefully opening the possibility of creating calm within the crisis by sharing tools of resiliency. Thank you for sharing the joy and the sorrow, the bless and the mess...the wabi-sabi of life with me.
Wishing you hope, health, and happiness in the new year,
Pam
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Monthly Meditation Maintenance
Wed. Evenings & Fri. Afternoons | |
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. You will find a supportive and welcoming respite in the midst of your busyness. Note that evening sessions are now held on the 2nd WEDNESDAY of each month.
Winter 2010/2011 Schedule
Evening sessions meet 7-9 PM
Wed, Dec 8
Wed, Jan 12
Wed, Feb 9
Wed, Mar 9
Daytime sessions meet 12:30-2:30
Fri, Dec 10
Fri, Jan 14
Fri, Feb 11
Fri, Mar 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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NEW...Stress Resources' Lap Labyrinths | | |
 Are you looking for a unique gift for yourself or someone special? We are proud to be able to offer our exclusive, beautifully designed and handcrafted portable lap labyrinths. A wonderful tool for meditation. We have a limited quantity available of our introductory edition, classical pattern labyrinth, so please order soon.
Click here for more information. |
| Wabi-Sabi...Revisited | |
 In last month's newsletter, we discused the concept of Wabi-Sabi. The term wabi-sabi means the inherent beauty of imperfection, impermanence and incompleteness. Practicing wabi-sabi has become my refrain during the holiday season...the perfection of imperfection!
I asked for readers to submit some of their favorite ways to practice wabi-sabi during the holidays. Click here to read what wabi-sabi means to others. |
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MBSR Group or Individual Training | |
 Let's jump start your meditation training. Stress Resources offers two options for meditation training:
- 8-week Group Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Option: Participants choose either an evening program or morning program and meet weekly (2-hour session) for 8-weeks. Group participants may attend alternate class time as needed for scheduling conflicts. Small group, no more than 15 students per section. 16 contact hours of continuing education available. Registering now for Winter 2011
- Flexible MBSR: Individual Training Option: If you need more flexiblity in your training, the individual option allows your MBSR training to take place over 8-12 weeks at your own pace and schedule. Four individual sessions (1-hour each) are scheduled at the participant's convenience with morning, afternoon and evening sessions available. Additional training sessions may be added as needed for an additional fee.
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A Holiday Pause with Abby Seixas |
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 My friend and colleague, Abby Seixas, author of Finding the Deep River Within, is offering a one day retreat from the everyday hustle and bustle this holiday season at the Women's Well in Concord, MA on December 11. Abby is an excellent facilitator and teacher who truly understands the essence of taking time-in for ourselves.
Read about Abby's workshop here | |
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Back by Popular Demand...10 Tips for Stress LESS Holidays | |
 Note I didn't say Stress FREE holidays! If you are beginning to feel stressed, stressed, and MORE stressed...take a breath and read one of my most requested tip sheets. Pick one or two tips and see if they make a difference in experiencing a more mindful holiday season.
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Give a Gift of Relaxation | | |
Looking for a great little gift for yourself or others during the holidays? What better than giving a gift of relaxation with a copy of Opening the Door to Meditation. The CD can be played on a laptop computer or easily loaded on an MP3 player.
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
Do you already have a copy of Opening the Door to Meditation? First, thank you for purchasing a copy and secondly, we would love to hear your comments! You can post them directly on the Stress Resources Facebook Page  or to the Amazon.com review area. |
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