The third class begins with us doing an opening meditation. We find a position that makes sense for our own bodies (sitting, standing, lying down). We are always in choice, so while the meditation may begin with asking us to find a comfortable position to sit in, if we need to lie down because that…
At the second week of the MBSR course, we have been using the recorded meditations sent out by the teacher to guide us through the Body Scan Mindfulness Meditation. The Body Scan is done lying down, and can be done sitting, even standing if that is what is needed. The recording walks you through getting…
Week 1 of MBSR there is no doubt excitement, nervousness, and even a little skepticism. All are welcome. As participants arrive they are greeted with a hello. The teacher checking everyone in as they enter the zoom room. Participants begin to enter in their first names only, pronouns, and the city and country they are…
In the 8-week MBSR course, there are actually 9 weeks we meet. However, the first class starting on January 31 is an orientation class. In orientation, we spend time doing introductions. We cover the following topics: This is it.
In January there is a MBSR course starting. It’s going to be held online, virtually via zoom. Every MBSR course I have attended brings an international community together. I have had the privilege of being taught by great teachers such as Beth Mulligan and newer teachers, perhaps even their first led class. While a masterful teacher…
Earlier today, I read a blog about the differences between saying “I’m sorry” and saying, “thank you”. Saying “I’m sorry” when it doesn’t advance the conversation isn’t really all that helpful. Like, “I’m sorry I’m late for this zoom meeting” or “I’m sorry my computer is taking longer than usual to load”. Instead, the invitation was…
Standing in front of the mirror, it couldn’t be denied. It was definitely bigger than a month ago. My appointment was this week. I had canceled it twice already. It was the height of covid. I was a healthcare leader. Taking any time off didn’t seem like an option. Arriving at my appointment early, I…
The lake is so beautiful. You love this lake; you love the streams that fill it. And sitting next to this lake you close your eyes. Head tilted towards the sun. And then there is a strange feeling, a sense of motion. It happens so fast. SPLASH!! You are shocked. What just happened?! You are…
