Workshop on Cultivating Awe, Wonder and Amazement

 

I will be offering a free 2-hour workshop on cultivating the quality of awe on Sunday, July 13 at 1 pm Eastern US (time zone converter here). You can read the waiver and register here or use the button below. For more info, read on!

 

[Please note that because of my unpredictable schedule I may need to change the date. Thank you for understanding.]

 

For this workshop, I’ll use the terms awe, wonder and amazement interchangeably, because they all awaken us to the realization that we are part of something larger than ourselves. They invite in feelings of interconnectedness, kindness, gratitude, and compassion. Research indicates that taking the time to pause and appreciate the beauty around us can significantly reduce stress, loneliness, and physical distress, while simultaneously enhancing our overall well-being and connection with others.

 

In this session, we will delve into the science behind awe and then do a practice designed to cultivate our ability to experience awe. We’ll then do a walking practice from the research-based Mindful Self-Compassion course to see how we can find awe and wonder in the things around us that we often take for granted. Whether it's the intricate beauty of nature, the simple joys of everyday life, or the profound connections we share with others, we will explore how this heart quality can invite us to receive these moments fully. And also build our resilience for dealing with anything that is challenging!

 

There will be a chance to share our experiences with the group so we can learn from each other. Having a background in mindfulness and self-compassion can be helpful, but not necessary. And I’ll provide a Dropbox link after the session that has audio/video files and handouts that go over everything we cover.

 

Also, as with any meditation class, listen to your inner guide about whether it is the right time for you to try this. Doing a workshop on awe, amazement and wonder when you are dealing with really difficult things can be unhelpful. You may end up simply recycling being overwhelmed, and you can’t learn when in overwhelm. I’ll be offering this again, so you can always return to this when you feel you are more likely to learn from it.

 

If you find it of value, please consider making a donation to either Imagine Mindfulness, a non-profit working to make mindfulness classes available to all, or to the non-profit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.

 

To sign up you need to review the waiver and register at this form, or you can use the button below. Let me know if you have any questions—modestlymindful@gmail.com—and thank you for your interest in this!

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