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Greetings!
"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans."~ John Lennon
 On the eve of a new year, it seems especially timely to reflect and consider the wild ride we are on together called life. Mindfulness teaches us that it is the moments, sometimes hidden within the busyness, that give our life richness and meaning. Often we project into the future, as in "when (fill in the blank) happens, then I will be happy", and new year's resolutions can push us toward this way of future thinking by negating the present moment. Consider making 2014 a year of mindful moments, continuing to have overarching goals, but also honoring the present moment by noticing it as it unfolds; and not observing your life in the rear view mirror or as a mirage on the distant horizon. As a way of embracing this rather radical idea of mindfulness, I invite you to join me during January in a Mindful Moments Challenge (see below) -- let's work together and slow down to the speed of life in the new year.
Wishing you many, many mindful moments in 2014,
Pam
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I invite you to read AND comment on my blog. I write reflections and post links to articles of interest on the intersecting topic areas of resiliency, healthcare, stress management, mindfulness, and life!
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Meditation Maintenance
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Join us in 2014!
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.
Our general schedule is the 2nd Wednesday (evening) and 2nd Friday (afternoon) of each month. However, there may be some months when we will meet on the first Wednesday or first Friday. Please see the schedule below.
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.
2013--2014 Schedule
Evening sessions meet 7-9 PM
Wed, Jan 8
Wed, Feb 12
Wed, Mar 12
Wed, Apr 2 (note 1st Wed)
Wed, May 14
Wed, Jun 11
Daytime sessions meet 12:30-2:30 PM
Fri, Jan 10
Fri, Feb 14
Fri, Mar 14
Fri, Apr 11
Fri, May 9
Fri, Jun 13
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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and @stressresources
for updated resources and links to relevant healthcare articles and research
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2014 Mindful Moment Challenge
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31 Days of Mindfulness in January
 During November, I challenged myself and my readers to compose a haiku a day -- and we did it! ( Click here to read about the Haiku Rally on my blog) It proved a wonderful exercise in taking time to simply notice on a daily basis. For January, I invite you to join with me in creating a month long Mindful Moment Challenge. For each day in January, capture a mindful moment in a word, poem, photograph, drawing, description, etc. Let your imagination take flight! You can post your mindful moments in the comment section of my blog, pamressler.blogspot.com Remember to look for those small, seemingly inconsequential moments that are really the essence of our life. Ready, set, go.....Happy New Year!
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2014 Winter/Spring Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Registration
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 Now is the time to think about making changes in the new year. Is 2014 THE year when you will finally address your stress???? Registration is now open for the Winter/Spring Session of Stress Resources' popular offering: 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR). These classes are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to a meditation practice based on scientific evidence in a supportive group environment. Classes are capped at 16 participants to allow for individual attention and coaching. Evening and morning classes are available and continuing education units are included. Secure online signup is available or download a printable brochure with mail-in registration form. 2014 Winter/Spring 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program
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Just for You...Flexible Mindfulness Training
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Do you love the idea of learning mindfulness based strategies and meditation to enhance your life and decrease your stress, but a weekly program does not work for your schedule? Look no further than our Flexible Mindfulness Training. Stress Resources offers individual and semi-private training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Sign up for semi-private sessions with a friend and one of you trains for 1/2 price ($200 savings).
Flexible MBSR/Private and Semi-Private Mindfulness Training: This unique option offered by Stress Resources allows the individual to set the pace for training but maintains the essential framework of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction in private or semi-private sessions.
Stress Resources' Flexible MBSR has been successfully taught to business leaders, healthcare professionals, management consultants, teachers, busy parents and students. We work together, mindfully, to meet your needs. What are you waiting for?
The Flexible Mindfulness Training:- Includes four 1-hour sessions that may be scheduled
in the morning, afternoon or evening to meet your needs. We can meet in person, in Stress Resources' Concord office, or via Skype.
- Materials provided include 5 CDs (downloadable to mp3), copy of Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn, training workbook and reference guide.
- Allows your MBSR training to take place over 8-12 weeks at your own pace and schedule with individualized coaching.
- Add a friend option allows you to learn the skills of MBSR with a friend and train for 1/2 price! (BCBS discount cannot be combined with this special rate)
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What Does Resilience Mean to You?
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riˈzilyəns noun:
1. the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape;2. the capacity to recover quickly from adversity, difficulties; toughness.
This may be the dictionary definition of resilience, but what does resilience mean to you personally? Is there a quote or saying that is meaningful to you, perhaps one that has given you insight through times of challenge or change?
Thank you so much for the wonderful quotes on resilience my readers have sent in over the past two months. They are surprisingly varied and each speaks to particular qualities of resilience, which is fascinating. I am still compiling the quotes and catagorizing them into subtopics. Please continue to send in your favorite quotes by emailing them to me at pressler@stressresources.com. Feel free to send in multiple quotes. Please attribute the quote(s) to the original author, if known. For each quote selected for inclusion in the book, I will send you an autographed copy of the book when it is published in 2014.
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Start 2014 with a Gift of Renewal
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We all need reminders, small ways of checking in with ourselves throughout the day to bring us back to the present moment. Stress Resources has put together some great tools to help you re-MIND yourself to refresh, renew and relax everyday. Here are some of our offerings.....
Breathe Mugs What a lovely reminder t  o simply breathe with each sip of coffee or tea. These beautiful black and white ceramic mugs are designed by Stress Resources and come with a spoon attached in the handle.
Opening the Door to Meditation  A gentle meditation CD to help guide even a reluctant meditator into a sustainable mindfulness practice. Meditations by Pamela Katz Ressler, MS, RN, HN-BC with original music composed and performed by guitarist Louis Arnold.
Breathe+Meditation Gift Set  Special price on Breathe mug along with Opening the Door to Meditation CD, beautifully gift-wrapped and sent off to a special recipient with a hand written gift card attached.
Handcrafted Stress Resources' Lap Labyrinths Yes, they are now back in stock with a limited quantity available! These lap labyrinths are designed and  crafted for only for Stress Resources. Our exclusive classical design, with a flat side that nestles close to the body, makes holding a labyrinth on your lap and tracing the path with your finger comfortable and easy. Labyrinths are popular tools for increasing concentration, promoting relaxation, deepening meditation, for all ages. The repetitive movement of the hand on the labyrinth often helps to reduce anxiety -- great addition to classrooms, waiting rooms, homes or offices. Our labyrinths have a hand-rubbed shellac and wax finish that mellows and develops a patina with age and use. Check out all our products on our secure order page
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