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"If you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live more richly those moments."
~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Greetings!
The days of August are long and luscious. I find myself observing August through the vivid colors of the flowers, fruits and vegetables ripening in the fields and spilling over the counters at local farmers' markets. I also try to observe August through the eyes of an artist (no artistic skill required!). If I were to paint August, my palate would be filled with bold, bright, and sizzling colors. How would you paint August? What would you include? This is mindfulness. Simply bringing a heightened sense of awareness to the present moment and actually noticing. There is a richness in noticing these moments, as Anne Morrow Lindbergh succinctly reminds us. In the July Newsletter, I put forth a Mindfulness Challenge -- to discover and explore mindfully an edible item, one that you had never tried. You can read about the participants' discoveries on my blog. What mindfulness challenge will you set for yourself for the remainder of August?
Wishing you moments of mindfulness,
Pam
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Meditation Maintenance
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2015 Fall Schedule
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 other Wednesdays or Fridays. 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.
Fall Schedule
Evening sessions meet 7-9 PM
Wed, Sept 9
Wed, Oct 14
Wed, Nov 11
Wed, Dec 9
Daytime sessions meet 12:30-2:30 PM
Fri, Sept 11
Fri, Oct 16*
(*note 3rd Friday instead of 2nd)
Fri, Nov 13
Fri, Dec 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 $20 per session
Register by e-mail
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Only 2 Days Left to Register...
Have Fun and Increase Your Mindfulness
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Only 4 spaces remain for this fun, interactive workshop on Friday, August 21 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. Take home your own set of materials (included in the tuition) to continue your meditation at home.
Come play with this meditative technique called Zentangle. Beginners encouraged to come...everyone will be successful...I promise! In the photo above are examples of some of the beautiful results of our last Zentangle workshop (and all examples are from first time Zentanglers!)
Have you been reading about the relaxation benefits of coloring for adults? The New Joy of Coloring was the cover story in a recent Parade magazine. What we know about the brain is that indeed it is beneficial to step away from the analytical processing mode and into the more creative or free flowing mode on a regular basis. We can do this through many strategies, like meditation and relaxation tools. Intricate coloring or a similar process called Zentangle elicit similar responses in the brain. Zentangle consists of drawing (think doodling) repetitive patterns on a small square of paper.
Space is limited, register today (you must register by 12 noon on August 20)
Cost is $35 per person Preregister by clicking here
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Special Event....
The Art and Relaxation of the Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony
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Tranquility, joy and harmony....join us in experiencing the ritual of the Chinese Tea Ceremony along with the beautiful sounds of the Guzheng (traditional stringed instrument of China). I am pleased that tea master Haiyan Feng will be leading a very special workshop for Stress Resources on Saturday, September 12, from 3:00-4:30 PM. Here is what Haiyan says you may expect to experience during the workshop:
"The Tea Ceremony is a ritual of inner peace to nurture the body, mind and spirit. Tea is life. Tea is energy."
We live in a stressful world. Rarely do we have a chance to listen to what our hearts want and need. Watching a spiritual tea master performing a tea ceremony, is like having a therapy massage in a spa where your spirit is lifted and you feel love, peace and joy in the moment.
The workshop is designed to reduce stress, boost energy and purify the system thru the authentic Chinese tea ceremony (a ritual of inner peace for harmony, tranquility and joy) and the Guzheng (one of the most ancient Chinese instruments for healing) musical therapy.
You will gain knowledge of the potential health benefits of the teas, learn when to drink what type of tea in your daily life, and participate in the tea ceremony. 4 types of organic whole leaf loose teas tasting and cookies provided."
This workshop is filling quickly and attendance is limited. Preregistration with payment is required to hold your spot. To register and learn more, click here (If you prefer to register by mail, you may send a check to Stress Resources, 97 Lowell Rd, Concord, MA 01742)
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MBSR Program NOW Offered on Monday Evenings
| |  Registration is NOW OPEN Register now for the Fall Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR). This is the program you have heard about and read about in the news...the gold standard of most of mindfulness studies. The program consists of 8 weekly 2-hour sessions, all materials are included in the course. Class size is limited to 16 to allow for more individualized attention than most other MBSR programs offer. This year the evening program will be held on Monday evenings, the daytime session will be held on Friday mornings.
Classes start on Friday, October 16
Monday, October 19
Continuing education credit is available for nurses and social workers. For more information and registration, |
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Jump Start Your Mindfulness with Individual Mindfulness Training
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- Do you need a jump start on mindfulness training?
- Weekly group classes don't work for your schedule?
- Are you a "totally Type A person" and cannot fathom how meditation would work for you?
- Do you have specific medical challenges that mindfulness tools may be able to help?
- Looking for strategies to engage more successfully in your professional life?
- Just curious as to what mindfulness actually is and how you could benefit?
Let's work together to create an individualized approach to mindfulness that will work for YOU.
Individual Mindfulness Training is a unique option offered only by Stress Resources that allows the individual to set the pace for training but maintains the essential framework of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in private or semi-private sessions.
Stress Resources' Individual Mindfulness Training has been successfully taught to entrepreneurs, business leaders, athletes, healthcare professionals, management consultants, teachers, busy parents and students. We work together, mindfully, to meet your needs. What are you waiting for?
For more information about Individual Mindfulness Training click here
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Save the Date: Sunday, Sept 20
| |  Joe Hayes of SoundScapers returns for another Sound Healing Workshop co-sponsored by Stress Resources and The Mindfulness Studio.
More info on how to register will be available in the September Stress Resources Newsletter.
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