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SUMMARY:Disintegrating Dread (Reprise)
DESCRIPTION:(Second offering of this session since there were some technical issues during the first one.) \nThe weight of relentless dread can be crippling. In this session\, we’ll examine and practice some ways to unravel this nasty knot. As usual\, we’ll open with a brief talk\, followed by a 25-minute guided meditation and a Q+A/discussion period. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link. \nI’m looking forward to sharing and sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/disintegrating-dread-reprise/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260707T151537Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151537Z
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SUMMARY:Disintegrating Dread
DESCRIPTION:The weight of relentless dread can be crippling. In this session\, we’ll examine and practice some ways to unravel this nasty knot. As usual\, we’ll open with a brief talk\, followed by a 25-minute guided meditation and a Q+A/discussion period. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link. \nI’m looking forward to sharing and sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/disintegrating-dread/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200912T123000
DTSTAMP:20200912T031234Z
CREATED:20200908T031130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T031234Z
UID:2098-1599908400-1599913800@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:"If You're Going Through Hell\, Keep Going"
DESCRIPTION:Many insights from my early mindfulness training showed me the way through my darkest days\, and they still form the foundation for my practice today. In this session\, I’ll share some of these; as usual\, we’ll follow with a sitting for about 25 minutes\, and then have a Q+A period. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link. \nI’m looking forward to sharing and sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/if-youre-going-through-hell-keep-going-2/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200829T123000
DTSTAMP:20260707T151550Z
CREATED:20200825T021513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151550Z
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SUMMARY:Unraveling Karma
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a look at a specific instance of our own karma that we can begin changing immediately. \nThis session will include a short talk focused on improving our karma in the here and now\, followed by a guided practical meditation and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/unraveling-karma/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260707T151604Z
CREATED:20200812T011625Z
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SUMMARY:Calming Your Inner Control Freak
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever tried to control a situation or a person (including yourself!) in an attempt to increase your own happiness or freedom\, only to find that your efforts were wasted … or even made things worse? \nThis session will include a short talk providing a fresh approach to dealing with this pervasive challenge\, a guided meditation focused on rooting it out\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/calming-your-inner-control-freak-2/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200804T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T151623Z
CREATED:20200731T001459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151623Z
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SUMMARY:Gaining Respite from the Mind
DESCRIPTION:A three-step process for hopping off the merry-go-round of thinking. \nThis session will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk\, a 25ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/gaining-respite-from-the-mind/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200725T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200725T154500
DTSTAMP:20200724T231945Z
CREATED:20200720T223253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T231945Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness as Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Like using medicine to alleviate pain\, we can use mindfulness and insight meditation to alleviate suffering. Take two and join us on Saturday! 😄 \nThis session will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk\, a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/mindfulness-as-medicine/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200711T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200711T154500
DTSTAMP:20200710T214211Z
CREATED:20200624T194330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T214211Z
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SUMMARY:The Freakin' Gall of Some People
DESCRIPTION:People are experiencing major disconnects in what’s considered (un)acceptable behavior – in matters of life and death – on a daily basis. The frustration is real\, and we can quickly become stuck within its thick walls. Learning how to skillfully manage it will keep us fluidly moving on the path. \nThis session will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk\, a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/the-freakin-gall-of-some-people/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200623T203000
DTSTAMP:20200623T194216Z
CREATED:20200622T193125Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Event: Mindfulness 101 - Am I Doing This Right?
DESCRIPTION:Second and final session! \nFor full details and free or donation-based registration\, go to:https://mindfulness-101-benefit.eventbrite.com \nThis session is an introduction to mindfulness and insight meditation with 100% of the proceeds going to frontline health care workers and efforts to end police brutality. No kale or yoga pants required. \nOther things you won’t need: \n— A clear\, serene mind. (Your internal mess will work. Really.)— A beautiful mountain sunset. (Your external mess is fine too.)— A hemp bag (organic) filled with granola (same). \nThis is about the chance to center yourself\, practice mindful giving and receiving\, and make our inner and outer worlds better places to be … starting wherever you are\, and with whatever you’ve got. \nhttps://mindfulness-101-benefit.eventbrite.com \nI’ll provide an introduction to mindfulness and insight meditation\, followed by a short guided sitting and a Q+A period. Each part will last between 20 and 30 minutes for a total length of roughly 90 minutes. \nIf you are in a position to donate\, please give an amount that is appropriate for you. If a monetary donation is not right for you at this time but you would still like to attend\, PLEASE DO. My only ask\, if possible\, is that you share this with another person or three who might be interested. \n100% of the gross proceeds will go to Flexport\, who supply resources to frontline health care workers combating COVID-19. I’m absorbing the Eventbrite fees and will INCLUDE that in the amount. For example\, if you donate $15 and Eventbrite takes a buck behind the scenes\, Flexport will still get $15 on your behalf. \nALSO\, I will personally match the gross amount and donate that to Campaign Zero\, working to end police brutality in America. So if you gave $15\, that full $15 will go to Flexport and I will then donate another $15 to Campaign Zero. \nFor full details and free or donation-based registration\, go to:https://mindfulness-101-benefit.eventbrite.com
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/benefit-event-mindfulness-101-am-i-doing-this-right-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200620T154500
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CREATED:20200610T181805Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Event: Mindfulness 101 - Am I Doing This Right?
DESCRIPTION:Session One: Saturday\, June 20 at 2:15pm EDTSession Two: Tuesday\, June 23 at 7:00pm EDT \nFor full details and free or donation-based registration\, go to:https://mindfulness-101-benefit.eventbrite.com \nThese sessions are introductions to mindfulness and insight meditation with 100% of the proceeds going to frontline health care workers and efforts to end police brutality. No kale or yoga pants required. \nOther things you won’t need: \n— A clear\, serene mind. (Your internal mess will work. Really.)— A beautiful mountain sunset. (Your external mess is fine too.)— A hemp bag (organic) filled with granola (same). \nThis is about the chance to center yourself\, practice mindful giving and receiving\, and make our inner and outer worlds better places to be … starting wherever you are\, and with whatever you’ve got. \nSession One: Saturday\, June 20 at 2:15pm EDTSession Two: Tuesday\, June 23 at 7:00pm EDThttps://mindfulness-101-benefit.eventbrite.com \nI’ll provide an introduction to mindfulness and insight meditation\, followed by a short guided sitting and a Q+A period. Each part will last between 20 and 30 minutes for a total length of roughly 90 minutes. Both 90-minute sessions will cover the same material and use the same Zoom link; feel free to attend either or both. \nIf you are in a position to donate\, please give an amount that is appropriate for you. If a monetary donation is not right for you at this time but you would still like to attend\, PLEASE DO. My only ask\, if possible\, is that you share this with another person or three who might be interested. \n100% of the gross proceeds will go to Flexport\, who supply resources to frontline health care workers combating COVID-19. I’m absorbing the Eventbrite fees and will INCLUDE that in the amount. For example\, if you donate $15 and Eventbrite takes a buck behind the scenes\, Flexport will still get $15 on your behalf. \nALSO\, I will personally match the gross amount and donate that to Campaign Zero\, working to end police brutality in America. So if you gave $15\, that full $15 will go to Flexport and I will then donate another $15 to Campaign Zero. \nFor full details and free or donation-based registration\, go to:https://mindfulness-101-benefit.eventbrite.com
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/benefit-event-mindfulness-101-am-i-doing-this-right/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200606T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200606T154500
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CREATED:20200601T155459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200606T175908Z
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SUMMARY:Judge Not?
DESCRIPTION:Ah\, judgment. Such a loaded term in spiritual circles! Can we ever stop judging ourselves and others? And if not\, can we still … y’know … walk the path? In my experience\, the answer is a resounding YES\, and in this session I will share what brought me to that understanding. \nThis session will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk\, a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/judge-not-2/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200523T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200523T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151648Z
CREATED:20200519T232126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151648Z
UID:1956-1590243300-1590248700@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:You've Got Some Nerve
DESCRIPTION:If you’re reading this\, you’ve got some nerve. If you’re thinking of joining us on Saturday\, you’ve REALLY got some nerve. And if you actually DO join us … well\, I’ve got no words for that. No\, wait; actually\, I do. See you then! 😄 \nThis session will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk\, a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/youve-got-some-nerve/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200509T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200509T154500
DTSTAMP:20200508T222721Z
CREATED:20200503T214422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T222721Z
UID:1937-1589033700-1589039100@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Dealing with Dread
DESCRIPTION:Dread is a special kind of crippling beast\, heavy and suffocating. Let’s examine a few ways we can lighten our load. \nThis session will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk\, a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/dealing-with-dread/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200502T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200502T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151710Z
CREATED:20200426T212300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151710Z
UID:1927-1588428900-1588434300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Holding Space for Grief
DESCRIPTION:I’m seeing more and more signs that many of us are moving into a grieving stage of our collective experience. Loss is perhaps the most painful example of the law of impermanence described by the Buddha\, and confronting it is profoundly difficult. Learning how to make space for grief – whether for the loss of a person\, a belief\, or a way of life – is a necessary\, load-bearing pillar of insight meditation practice if we are to be free of suffering. \nThis session will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk\, a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/holding-space-for-grief/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200425T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200425T161500
DTSTAMP:20200424T205625Z
CREATED:20200406T191547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T205625Z
UID:1881-1587824100-1587831300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Workshop: Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious
DESCRIPTION:This is a ticketed workshop; please register at https://professionally-anxious.eventbrite.com \nTickets are being sold through other outlets in addition to our Meetup group\, so please be sure to reserve your spot in advance if you wish to attend. Three investment levels are offered to make this session as accessible as possible. \nThis will be presented via Zoom only; please register at https://professionally-anxious.eventbrite.com to receive the link. \nOverview:Experiencing record levels of anxiety right now is normal\, but it’s also MANAGEABLE. I learned how while housebound with panic 22 years ago. \nIn “Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious\,” you’ll learn:* How to practice mindfulness meditation even if you can’t stop your thoughts and clear your mind.* The source of obsessive thinking\, how it causes anxiety\, and why it’s not your fault (really!).* Scientifically-proven methods that break the cycle of fear and actually rewire your brain for peace.* The one powerful question that brings instant clarity.* How the “Totem Pole” technique calms your inner control freak. \nFull event details:https://professionally-anxious.eventbrite.com
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/workshop-mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious-2/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200418T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200418T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151727Z
CREATED:20200413T200348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151727Z
UID:1911-1587219300-1587224700@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:A Subtle But Powerful New Mindfulness Technique
DESCRIPTION:I recently came across a new (to me!) mindfulness technique to share. It’s very quick to describe\, so we won’t have the usual talk before we sit … for those who enjoy the talks\, there will be plenty of that in the psychology-meets-meditation overview in Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious the following week. 😉 Instead\, we’ll spend a little extra time practicing the technique and may have more time for discussion/Q+A as well. \nOh\, I’ll also explain what’s up with the bunny. It’s not for Easter. 😄 \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/a-subtle-but-powerful-new-mindfulness-technique/
LOCATION:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200411T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200411T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151741Z
CREATED:20200405T191407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151741Z
UID:1871-1586614500-1586619900@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:The Biggest Bitch of the Human Condition
DESCRIPTION:The human condition has more than its share of quirks and gotchas. Let’s look at how to turn the nastiest one to our advantage. \nThis session will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk\, a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/the-biggest-bitch-of-the-human-condition/
LOCATION:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200404T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200404T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151755Z
CREATED:20200330T181749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151755Z
UID:1832-1586009700-1586015100@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Dealing with Disillusionment
DESCRIPTION:There’s pain – and opportunity – when the rug has been pulled out from under us. Poorly managed pain leads to suffering; skillful seeing leads to a greater peace than the one we thought we lost. \nThis session will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk\, a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/dealing-with-disillusionment/
LOCATION:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200328T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151809Z
CREATED:20200322T171316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151809Z
UID:1820-1585404900-1585410300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Cutting Through Boredom with Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:There’s a very simple element of practice that we all possess\, but often overlook. It provides focus\, motivation\, openness\, and a genuine interest. This session will reveal and cultivate this critical element and is recommended for anyone wishing to begin\, deepen\, or re-commit to their practice. It will also explain what’s up with all the bananas. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk\, a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nHere’s the meeting link:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/923891687\nMeeting ID: 923 891 687 \nI’m looking forward to sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/cutting-through-boredom-with-mindfulness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200321T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200321T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151822Z
CREATED:20200310T160117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151822Z
UID:1753-1584800100-1584805500@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Mind Sanitizer
DESCRIPTION:Pandemics … presidential primaries … panic? \nStore shelves are more likely to have purple unicorns than Purell these days\, but we can always give ourselves some housecleaning above the jawline. In this session\, we’ll look at skillfully managing uncertainty and turmoil; as usual\, we’ll follow with a sitting for about 30 minutes\, and then have a Q+A period. \n**LOCATION**\nLike everything else these days\, this will take place in your house. This will be my first attempt at hosting a Zoom session for a group\, so it’ll be a good chance to see me experience “beginner’s mind.” 😄 If you don’t already have a Zoom account\, you can sign up (it’s free) at https://zoom.us – I recommend testing your audio and video in advance; you can join a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test to do so. \nHere’s the meeting link:\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/955339783 \nMeeting ID: 955 339 783\nPassword: 5304547 \nI’m looking forward to sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/mind-sanitizer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200318T203000
DTSTAMP:20200313T161531Z
CREATED:20200307T154504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T161531Z
UID:1747-1584558000-1584563400@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 101: "Am I Doing This Right?"
DESCRIPTION:**NOTE**This is a free event\, but Staples Spotlight events require registration due to limited space. Here’s the link: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindfulness-meditation-am-i-doing-this-right-tickets-98690089715 \nThis first event at the Staples Spotlight venue in Cambridge seems like a good time for some back-to-basics about what we’re doing (and not doing!) as part of a mindfulness meditation practice. \nThis session will be a great introduction for new practitioners and the merely curious\, as well as an opportunity for experienced (or lapsed 😉 ) meditators to refocus. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Am I Doing This Right?\,” a 25ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \n**LOCATION**Staples Spotlight Cambridge is at 186 Alewife Brook Parkway. It’s accessible via public transportation and there’s a large parking lot. Feel free to bring cushions\, pillows\, etc. for our sitting\, and there are chairs available if that’s preferred. \nI’m looking forward to sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/mindfulness-101-am-i-doing-this-right-2/
LOCATION:Staples Connect\, 186 Alewife Brook Pkwy\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151839Z
CREATED:20200224T144708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151839Z
UID:1707-1583590500-1583595900@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Pitfall! (Mindfulness and Insight Meditation Traps)
DESCRIPTION:Last summer\, we had an event that focused on a few of the traps that we find on our spiritual journeys. New practitioners often encounter confusion from common paradoxes\, and experienced meditators discover increasingly sneaky tarpits as practice deepens. In this session\, we’ll look at a few more of these fun little hurdles and how to skillfully navigate them. As usual\, we’ll open with discussion on the topic\, sit for about 30 minutes\, and then have a Q+A period. \n**LOCATION**\nThis event will take place in the Charles River Room at the Watertown Center for Healing Arts. Please use the 17 Spring St. entrance (NOT the 22 Mount Auburn St. entrance) — there’s a large parking lot on that side for CVS and other businesses. Once you come in that entrance\, just go up the stairs and we’re in the large room next to the small kitchen area. \nFeel free to bring your own cushion; there will also be various blankets\, bolsters\, and chairs available. \nI’m looking forward to sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/pitfall-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation-traps-2/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151853Z
CREATED:20200210T123049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151853Z
UID:1607-1582380900-1582386300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Inquire Within
DESCRIPTION:I thought it might be a nice change of pace to have some extra time for Q+A/discussion (which also happens to be my favorite part of our gatherings 😉). \nIn place of an opening talk\, we’ll bookend our usual 30-minute sitting with Q+A/discussion periods. Feel free to bring any questions you might have about mindfulness\, insight meditation\, my practice\, or other people’s experiences. Or just come be a fly on the wall … it’s very common for multiple people to have the same question\, and you might even get an answer to a question you didn’t know you had! 😄 \n*** LOCATION CHANGE***\nNOTE: We will NOT be in our usual room on the second floor of the library. The Watertown Savings Bank room on the first floor\, down the hallway right by the main desk. Feel free to bring cushions\, pillows\, etc. for our sitting\, and there are chairs available if that’s preferred. \nLooking forward to another great event!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/inquire-within/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T161500
DTSTAMP:20200215T132043Z
CREATED:20200131T111318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200215T132043Z
UID:1591-1581776100-1581783300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:[Second session added] Workshop: Mindfulness for Dissolving Fear
DESCRIPTION:The Feb 8 workshop has already sold out; I’ve added a second session on the 15th\, but only half as many spots will be available\, so please don’t wait too long to get your tickets if this topic resonates with you. \nFull details and registration here: http://dissolve-fear.eventbrite.com/ \n***About this Event*** \nFear is a cloud. It looks solid … but that’s an illusion. It moves. It yields. It has no real substance. And you can make it evaporate. \nBlow away the cloud of fear with a simple four-step process: \n1. Control2. Identification3. Disintegration4. Harmony \nWhen we learn how to apply skillful control\, we can accurately identify the sources and manifestations of our fear. Then\, the targeted disintegration method we’ll use breaks apart the vicious cycle of dread. This opens the space to create genuine inner harmony … maybe for the very first time. \n***What people have reported experiencing from day one*** \n• Deeper sleep• Inner clarity• Insight and self-understanding• Acceptance and compassion• Life-altering “a-ha!” moments \n***How this system was developed*** \nI was housebound for six months in 1998 with clinical anxiety\, depression\, panic disorder\, and agoraphobia. I went on disability because I couldn’t pass my front door without terror\, let alone actually go to work. \nWhen my doctor prescribed this “mindfulness” thing\, I wasn’t impressed. I figured I’d give it a quick try\, and when it inevitably failed he’d have to give me the REAL treatment. \nThat was over 20 years ago\, and I’m still doing this mindfulness thing. \nBut you don’t have trapped at home with relentless panic – like I was – to be imprisoned by fear. \nWe’re so used to feeling fear that sometimes we don’t even see how it’s controlling us and making us miserable until we’re in too deep. It becomes our normal state\, which is why it’s never enough to just “decide” to stop being so anxious; we need a systematic way to shatter the walls. \nThe presentation of these techniques – and the way they build upon and reinforce each other – comes from over two decades of sustained practice\, research\, and refinement. We already know WHAT we want to do\, and WHY; this workshop provides the HOW. \n***What we’ll do*** \nThis workshop will be divided into five short parts. \nParts 1 – 4 will focus on the four core elements (Control\, Identification\, Disintegration\, and Harmony) that build toward our release from fear’s grip. Each of these parts will have an overview of its element\, a 15-minute guided mindfulness meditation\, and a brief journaling period. Part 5 will be an open discussion and Q+A. \n***Investment levels*** \nLimited tickets are available at three investment levels; please select the one most appropriate for you. Those with the means and generosity to choose the benefactor rate make it possible to offer tickets at the scholarship rate so that everyone has an opportunity to attend. \nDuring checkout\, you’ll also have the opportunity to receive guided audio sessions that you can start using today. \n***Tickets are limited\, register here*** \nhttp://dissolve-fear.eventbrite.com/ \n***Location***This event will take place in the “Players Room” at the Watertown Center for Healing Arts. Please use the 22 Mount Auburn St. entrance (NOT the 17 Spring St. entrance). Once you come in that entrance\, just go up the stairs and take the first left\, right by the front desk. The Players Room is the last door on the right. \nFeel free to bring your own cushion; there will also be chairs and pillows available. \n***Parking***There’s plenty of parking in the lot on Spring St.\, as well as street parking on Mount Auburn St. and a small lot on a short side street on the first right after the WCHA entrance (when heading toward Watertown Square). Feel free to bring your own cushion\, use one of the ones already provided\, or use a chair.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/second-session-added-workshop-mindfulness-for-dissolving-fear/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T161500
DTSTAMP:20200208T120927Z
CREATED:20200110T070558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T120927Z
UID:1559-1581171300-1581178500@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Workshop: Mindfulness for Dissolving Fear
DESCRIPTION:Note: this is a ticketed workshop with limited seating\, so please don’t wait too long to register if this topic resonates with you. \nFull details and registration here: http://dissolving-fear.eventbrite.com/ \n***About this Event*** \nFear is a cloud. It looks solid … but that’s an illusion. It moves. It yields. It has no real substance. And you can make it evaporate. \nBlow away the cloud of fear with a simple four-step process: \n1. Control2. Identification3. Disintegration4. Harmony \nWhen we learn how to apply skillful control\, we can accurately identify the sources and manifestations of our fear. Then\, the targeted disintegration method we’ll use breaks apart the vicious cycle of dread. This opens the space to create genuine inner harmony … maybe for the very first time. \n***What people have reported experiencing from day one*** \n• Deeper sleep• Inner clarity• Insight and self-understanding• Acceptance and compassion• Life-altering “a-ha!” moments \n***How this system was developed*** \nI was housebound for six months in 1998 with clinical anxiety\, depression\, panic disorder\, and agoraphobia. I went on disability because I couldn’t pass my front door without terror\, let alone actually go to work. \nWhen my doctor prescribed this “mindfulness” thing\, I wasn’t impressed. I figured I’d give it a quick try\, and when it inevitably failed he’d have to give me the REAL treatment. \nThat was over 20 years ago\, and I’m still doing this mindfulness thing. \nBut you don’t have trapped at home with relentless panic – like I was – to be imprisoned by fear. \nWe’re so used to feeling fear that sometimes we don’t even see how it’s controlling us and making us miserable until we’re in too deep. It becomes our normal state\, which is why it’s never enough to just “decide” to stop being so anxious; we need a systematic way to shatter the walls. \nThe presentation of these techniques – and the way they build upon and reinforce each other – comes from over two decades of sustained practice\, research\, and refinement. We already know WHAT we want to do\, and WHY; this workshop provides the HOW. \n***What we’ll do*** \nThis workshop will be divided into five short parts. \nParts 1 – 4 will focus on the four core elements (Control\, Identification\, Disintegration\, and Harmony) that build toward our release from fear’s grip. Each of these parts will have an overview of its element\, a 15-minute guided mindfulness meditation\, and a brief journaling period. Part 5 will be an open discussion and Q+A. \n***Investment levels*** \nLimited tickets are available at three investment levels; please select the one most appropriate for you. Those with the means and generosity to choose the benefactor rate make it possible to offer tickets at the scholarship rate so that everyone has an opportunity to attend. \nDuring checkout\, you’ll also have the opportunity to receive guided audio sessions that you can start using today. \n***Tickets are limited\, register here*** \nhttp://dissolving-fear.eventbrite.com/ \n***LOCATION***This event will take place in the Charles River Room at the Watertown Center for Healing Arts. Please use the 17 Spring St. entrance (NOT the 22 Mount Auburn St. entrance) — there’s a large parking lot on that side for CVS and other businesses. Once you come in that entrance\, just go up the stairs and we’re in the large room next to the small kitchen area. \nFeel free to bring your own cushion; there will also be various blankets\, bolsters\, and chairs available. \nParking:There’s plenty of parking in the lot on Spring St.\, as well as street parking on Mount Auburn St. and a small lot on a short side street on the first right after the WCHA entrance (when heading toward Watertown Square).
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/workshop-mindfulness-for-dissolving-fear/
LOCATION:17 Spring St\, 17 Spring St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260707T151909Z
CREATED:20200121T090102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151909Z
UID:1578-1580324400-1580329800@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:New Year\, New Karma? (Second chance! 😊)
DESCRIPTION:Staples Spotlight asked if I’d lead some sessions at their new community spaces; the “New Year\, New Karma?” session a couple of weeks ago had a long waiting list\, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to offer it again for those who couldn’t get in last time. And who says you can’t find inner peace amidst post-its and paper clips? 😄 \n**NOTE**\nThis is a free event\, but Staples Spotlight events require registration due to limited space. Here’s the link:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-year-new-karma-tickets-89892207011 \n**DESCRIPTION**\nThe concept of karma has gotten a bit twisted across time and space. We won’t have time to delve TOO deeply into this critical pillar of Buddhist teachings\, but we can reframe it to more closely align with its original meaning (which I find to be far more optimistic than our common Westernized interpretation). The new year seems like a great time to do so! \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “New Year\, New Karma?\,” a 25ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \n**LOCATION**\nThe Staples Spotlight Woburn location is at 335 Washington St.; you’ll find the Spotlight meeting room at the back of the store. Feel free to bring cushions\, pillows\, etc. for our sitting\, and there are chairs available if that’s preferred. \nLooking forward to breaking in a new space! Remember to register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-year-new-karma-tickets-89892207011
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/new-year-new-karma-second-chance-%f0%9f%98%8a/
LOCATION:Staples\, 335 Washington St\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151921Z
CREATED:20200115T072255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151921Z
UID:1567-1579961700-1579967100@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:The Sneakiest Attachment of All
DESCRIPTION:A spot has opened up for me to offer a Meetup on the 25th and I thought I’d share something I’ve been working on in my own practice recently; it digs into a surprising and critical insight that I’ve had about attachment\, and my hunch is that it will resonate with many of you as well. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “The Sneakiest Attachment of All\,” a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \n**LOCATION**\nWe’ll be meeting at the Lucia Mastrangelo Meeting Room on the second floor of the Watertown library at 2:15. Feel free to bring cushions\, pillows\, etc. for our sitting\, and there are chairs available if that’s preferred. \nLooking forward to another great event!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/the-sneakiest-attachment-of-all/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T151935Z
CREATED:20191223T035237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T151935Z
UID:1498-1578147300-1578152700@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:New Year\, New Karma?
DESCRIPTION:The concept of karma has gotten a bit twisted across time and space. We won’t have time to delve TOO deeply into this critical pillar of Buddhist teachings\, but we can reframe it to more closely align with its original meaning (which I find to be far more optimistic than our common Westernized interpretation). The new year seems like a great time to do so! \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “New Year\, New Karma?\,” a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \n**LOCATION**\nWe’ll be meeting at the Lucia Mastrangelo Meeting Room on the second floor of the Watertown library at 2:15. Feel free to bring cushions\, pillows\, etc. for our sitting\, and there are chairs available if that’s preferred. \nLooking forward to another great event!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/new-year-new-karma/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T154500
DTSTAMP:20191221T034237Z
CREATED:20191212T022616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T034237Z
UID:1390-1576937700-1576943100@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Sit Happens: Holiday Oasis (Silent Meditation)
DESCRIPTION:**Please arrive before 2:15 if possible; the silent practice starts at 2:20.** \nCome take a quiet\, centering moment as we ride (or are unceremoniously dragged!) through the peak of the holiday season. This will be a silent\, unguided meditation with no opening talk; we’ll sit for 20 minutes\, do a slow walking meditation for 20 minutes\, sit for another 20 minutes\, and then have our usual Q+A/discussion period. \n**LOCATION**This event will take place in the Charles River Room at the Watertown Center for Healing Arts. Please use the 17 Spring St. entrance (NOT the 22 Mount Auburn St. entrance) — there’s a large parking lot on that side for CVS and other businesses. Once you come in that entrance\, just go up the stairs and we’re in the large room next to the small kitchen area. \nFeel free to bring your own cushion; there will also be various blankets\, bolsters\, and chairs available. \nLooking forward to some quiet\, restorative group energy as we close out the year (and decade)!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/sit-happens-holiday-oasis-silent-meditation/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T154500
DTSTAMP:20191214T022203Z
CREATED:20191202T002954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T022203Z
UID:1346-1576332900-1576338300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Stop Poking The Bear
DESCRIPTION:After such a great workshop on November 23rd — which included my “Calming Your Inner Control Freak” session — I thought it would be a good time to reprise Part II of the Control Freak series\, “Stop Poking the Bear.” This is a great follow-on for those who are familiar with Part I\, but also stands on its own perfectly well for newcomers. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Stop Poking The Bear\,” a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \n**LOCATION**We’ll be meeting at the Lucia Mastrangelo Meeting Room on the second floor of the Watertown library at 2:15. Feel free to bring cushions\, pillows\, etc. for our sitting\, and there are chairs available if that’s preferred. \nLooking forward to another great event!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/stop-poking-the-bear-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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