Bringing Mindfulness to Life
“In deep self-acceptance grows a compassionate understanding…”
This Saturday, Jack Kornfield will lead a workshop in Washington, DC, and on September 29 Jon Kabat-Zinn and US Congressman Timothy Ryan will be part of a free interdisciplinary symposium in Baltimore. Join us to learn, laugh, practice and be inspired!
It’s easy to get caught up in the goals, plans and details of of life and overlook the accomplishments we’ve had along the way. Taking a moment to notice those large and small victories provides renewed incentive to continue on. Here are a few of the recent victories I’ve been encouraged by from our work with underserved populations and those who support them.
The wide-ranging benefits of mindfulness and meditation are appearing with great frequency in the national press. Recently, the topic was featured locally as well, in an article summarizing a conversation about the connections between toxic stress, trauma, neuroplasticity, empathy, and one’s capacity to learn.
