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Greetings!
Kaleidoscope: derived from Ancient Greek; kalos (meaning beauty, beautiful) + eidos (meaning form, shape) + skopeo (meaning to observe, consider, examine)
 Happy New Year!
Kaleidoscopes are all about perceiving the world differently; observing beautiful forms in everyday objects or places. I recently learned that they can also be found in the most unexpected places.
The photo to the right, is one of several in an exhibit entitled, Kaleidoscope by Artists for Humanity; a public installation in Terminal C at Logan International Airport in Boston. As I waited in the terminal to bid my youngest daughter, Jen, goodbye as she returned to college after winter break; to my left were the TSA screening checkpoints with a long queue of tired and harried-looking passengers and to my right were these stunning kaleidoscopic images of nature and beauty. How many of the people in line turned their heads and saw these photos of serenity amidst the chaos and aggravation of a full body scan? I don't know, but my guess is not many.
My resolution this year is to look for the extraordinary in the ordinary by taking some time to turn my head and look at the world through the lens of a kaleidoscope...the same world just perceived differently. Wishing you new perceptions and perspectives this month, Pam |
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Monthly 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. 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.
Evening sessions meet 7-9 PM
Wed, Jan 12
Wed, Feb 9
Wed, Mar 9
Daytime sessions meet 12:30-2:30
Fri, Jan 14
Fri, Feb 11
Fri, Mar 11
Since we are in the inclement weather season, please check for snow cancellations by phone (978-369-5243) after 4:00 PM for Wednesday sessions and after 9:30 AM for Friday sessions.
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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| Can You Build a Better Brain? | |
 Science writer, Sharon Begley, takes a look at increasing brain structure, processing, focus and creativity in this week's Newsweek magazine's article, "Can You Build a Better Brain?" Interestingly, she concludes that meditation training, specifically mindfulness, is one of the tools which "has shown success in enhancing mental agility and attention by changing brain structure and function so that brain processes are more efficient, a quality associated with higher intelligence."
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Join Pam in Connecticut or Rhode Island this month | |  For those of you who are interested in attending one of my speaking events, I will be presenting workshops in Brookfield, Connecticut and Warwick, Rhode Island during January 2011. Healthcare professionals receive continuing education credit for these workshops, but you are most welcome to attend if you are not a healthcare professional. Check out the event page of the Stress Resources website for dates, topics and locations. I always look forward to meeting new friends and seeing some familiar faces at these events. |
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Stress Resources Helps You Change Resolutions into Reality | |
 Have you made a New Year's resolution to become more mindful this year? Have you tried, unsuccessfully, to integrate meditation tools into your life? Do you feel you might benefit from gentle guidance in establishing, re-establishing or maintaining a mindfulness practice? Do you want to change your perspective and change your life? Whatever your reasons for becoming more mindful this year, Stress Resources can help you change resolutions into reality with these options:- Beginning Jan 27 and Jan 28: 8-week Group Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): 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. REGISTER NOW for January session
- Flexible MBSR/Individual Training: If you need more flexibility 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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Handcrafted Stress Resources' Lap Labyrinths are a Success | | |
 Wow! Who knew Stress Resources' handcrafted lap labyrinths would be so popular? Thank you to all who ordered them, we are almost sold out of the introductory edition, but will be taking pre-orders for the next run.
Here is a comment from a recent labyrinth purchaser:
"I want you to know how much I am enjoying the Stress Resources lap labyrinth...It has become a very helpful meditation tool... Because the labyrinth, which is made of pine, is so light-weight, it is very portable...It is the perfect size and shape, and has a wonderful satin finish."
Thanks so much for your positive feedback on our new meditation tool! The Stress Resources' Lap Labyrinth was created because of your requests for a portable, beautiful tool for meditation. Your thoughts and feedback are highly valued! We LOVE comments and reviews...please send them to pressler@stressresources.com or comment directly on the Stress Resources Facebook Page
Click here for more information on Stress Resources' Lap Labyrinths
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Stress Resources is on YouTube |
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 Check out the new Stress Resources Channel on YouTube.com You will find a collection of clips, dialogs, and lectures from some of the world's foremost teachers of mindfulness, compassionate communication, stress reduction and relaxation methods...and some videos that I just plain like! This will be an evolving and expanding collection, so be sure to check in often by clicking this link and subscribing to the Stress Resources Channel (it's free!)
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Opening the Door to Meditation | |
What are people saying about Opening the Door to Meditation? Here are two comments we received:
"Opening the Door to Meditation has become my favorite "GO TO" CD for my daily meditation. I love the 20 minute version with the guitar, and I have not missed a day now for the longest time." "I hope Opening the Door to Meditation will find its way to people new to meditation (and those of us who've gotten sidetracked...). The music is great, and I think many people would enjoy it, whether new to meditation or not."
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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