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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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CREATED:20200115T072255Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T154500
DTSTAMP:20191221T034237Z
CREATED:20191212T022616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T034237Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T154500
DTSTAMP:20191214T022203Z
CREATED:20191202T002954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T022203Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T161500
DTSTAMP:20191023T203815Z
CREATED:20191023T203030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T203815Z
UID:1227-1574518500-1574525700@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious
DESCRIPTION:Limited tickets available; click here to save your spot \n  \n\n\nDo you feel like everything will be ok if you “just get that one last thing done?” (And then the next “last thing” … and the next …)\n\n\n\nIn “Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious\,” you’ll learn: \n\nThe source of obsessive thinking\, how it causes anxiety\, and why it’s not your fault (really!).\nScientifically-proven methods that break the cycle of fear and actually rewire your brain for peace.\nThe one powerful question that brings instant clarity.\nHow the “Totem Pole” technique calms your inner control freak.\n\n\n\nDo one or more of these questions resonate? \n\nDo you take your work home (and everywhere else) with you … in your head? Have you noticed that it doesn’t really help\, but you still can’t stop?\n\n\nDo other people somehow not seem as stressed as you feel?\n\n\nAre you pretty sure you could get it all together if life would just pause for\, say\, a freakin’ minute or two?\nDo the benefits of mindfulness or meditation sound great and all\, but you just can’t stop your thoughts and clear your mind?\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \nIf you answered “yes” to any of the questions above\, or if you’re just curious about mindfulness (or how to resolve human angst)\, this event is for you. \nNo prior experience is needed\, although even seasoned practitioners will likely find some new context for their practice! \n\n\nWho am I? \nHi. I’m Ron Levine from Mindfulness in Blue Jeans. \nEarly in my IT career\, I became housebound with clinical anxiety\, depression\, panic disorder\, and agoraphobia. When my doctor prescribed this “mindfulness” thing\, I wasn’t impressed. I figured I’d give it a quick try\, and when it inevitably failed we could move on to the REAL treatment. \nThat was over 20 years ago\, and I’m still doing this mindfulness thing. \nThis practice has changed my life. First\, I used these tools and techniques to break free from what was holding me back. Then\, I transferred my new skills to other parts of my life. I’ve built an incredibly successful IT career. As a musician\, I’ve traveled to perform at festivals. And now\, I lead practice groups\, corporate events\, and workshops like this so others may experience these life-changing benefits as well. \n\n\nWhat we’ll do \nWe’ll begin with a talk about the true origins of our anxiety\, followed by an overview of how to apply mindfulness using the “Totem Pole” technique. A guided sitting session (about 25 minutes) will follow\, and we’ll wrap up with a journaling and Q+A period. \n\n\nInvestment 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. \n\n\nWhat others are saying \n“I’m still enjoying every day with an expansive sense of total release & freedom. The transformation awes me every day! As time passes\, I realize that unlike some of the strategies I employed\, its initial\, astounding impact was not just a temporary boost. So\, I can genuinely say it changed my life!! ” — Elisa\, Wareham\, MA \n“I feel like I just had a weight lifted from my chest and I can feel the space that was just created inside of me … I’m overwhelmed with joy and I know what to do. ” — Ashley\, Denver\, CO \n“You made this practice very approachable\, thank you.” — Melissa\, Hanover\, MA \n“I love the pace and tone and clear guidance.” — Parminder\, London\, United Kingdom \n“To say that this experience has been insightful\, and it has\, would be the highest compliment I could give.” — Seeker\, Cedar City\, UT \n\n\n“Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious” is presented by Ron Levine from Mindfulness in Blue Jeans\, a 20+ year practitioner of mindfulness and insight meditation. \nAfter actively denying his own trauma for eight years\, Ron’s life finally fell apart in a crippling heap of anxiety\, depression\, panic disorder\, and agoraphobia in early 1998. While on short-term disability and unable to even leave his house\, he was introduced to anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing) and vipassana (mindfulness-based insight meditation)\, which formed the basis of a profound recovery built on daily practice on and off the cushion. \nWith backgrounds in social psychology\, information technology\, and yoga\, Ron emphasizes a grounded and methodical results-based approach toward discovering inner freedom. \n“Mindfulness in Blue Jeans … because enlightenment doesn’t care if you’re wearing yoga pants.”
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T154500
DTSTAMP:20191109T200454Z
CREATED:20191030T175529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191109T200454Z
UID:1249-1573308900-1573314300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:How To Be Damn Sure Your Practice Went Off The Rails
DESCRIPTION:I read a fairly mind-blowing article recently that I feel compelled to share and discuss. Frankly\, I’m still sorting out how to approach this topic\, so I’ll refrain from elaborating further here. \nThis session will follow our standard format: a short talk followed by a 30 minute sit and a Q+A period. \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/how-to-be-damn-sure-your-practice-went-off-the-rails/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191026T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191026T154500
DTSTAMP:20191026T171156Z
CREATED:20191014T155755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191026T171156Z
UID:1183-1572099300-1572104700@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 30 minutes\, and then have a Q+A period. \nThis event will take place in the Skylight Studio at the Watertown Center for Healing Arts. Please use the 22 Mount Auburn St. entrance (not the Spring St. entrance) and come up the stairs\, and we will be in the last door on the left just before the restrooms. \nThere’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. \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/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191012T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191012T154500
DTSTAMP:20191012T153514Z
CREATED:20191012T153433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T153514Z
UID:1177-1570889700-1570895100@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Don't Worry? Be Happy? Is That a Thing?
DESCRIPTION:Happiness. What is it really? Is it worth seeking? If so\, how? \nIn this session\, we’ll look at these questions surrounding this ever-present issue. As usual\, we’ll open with a short talk on the topic\, sit for about 30 minutes\, and then have a Q+A period. \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/dont-worry-be-happy-is-that-a-thing/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T204500
DTSTAMP:20190826T212457Z
CREATED:20190826T211733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T212457Z
UID:1164-1570041900-1570049100@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Your Power
DESCRIPTION:Click to save your spot: reclaiming-your-power.eventbrite.com \n  \nIf life has you feeling like a pinball — getting thrown in every direction — it’s time to take back control. And it’s easy to get started. \nWe have tremendous power\, but we don’t even see it. Why? Because we’re looking in the places where we THINK it should be. \nCome learn the following:\n1. The single greatest power we each truly have.\n2. The source of this power\, and how to wield it.\n3. Avoiding the biggest power-draining mistake nearly everyone makes.\n4. How to carry this power into every part of your life. \nWe’ll begin with a quick overview of mindfulness (no experience required!)\, which will lead us into the core of the workshop: simple\, specific ways to use this practice to reclaim your power. A guided sitting session (about 30 minutes) will follow\, and we’ll wrap up with a Q+A and discussion period. \nThree ticket levels are available; 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. \n  \nClick to save your spot: reclaiming-your-power.eventbrite.com 
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/reclaiming-your-power/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190827T203000
DTSTAMP:20190814T230904Z
CREATED:20190814T204146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T230904Z
UID:1159-1566932400-1566937800@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 101: "Am I Doing This Right?"
DESCRIPTION:In this updated version of our very first Meetup event\, we’ll get back to basics about what we’re doing — and not doing — as part of a mindfulness meditation practice. This 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. \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. \nI’m looking forward to sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/mindfulness-101-am-i-doing-this-right/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190810T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190810T154500
DTSTAMP:20190810T194756Z
CREATED:20190728T213535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190810T194756Z
UID:1125-1565446500-1565451900@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Pitfall! (Mindfulness and Insight Meditation Traps)
DESCRIPTION:Like any path worth walking\, our spiritual journeys are fraught with traps. New practitioners often encounter confusion from common paradoxes\, and experienced meditators discover new (and increasingly sneaky!) tarpits as practice deepens. In this session\, we’ll examine a few 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**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. \nI’m looking forward to sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/pitfall-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation-traps/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190727T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190727T154500
DTSTAMP:20190727T072503Z
CREATED:20190629T165244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T072503Z
UID:1092-1564236900-1564242300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Shattering Attachment
DESCRIPTION:A prominent mindfulness teacher once wrote that if he had to distill the Buddha’s entire teaching down to one sentence\, it would be “attach to nothing as me or mine.” Years ago\, a shift in perspective about attachment altered my focus and dramatically increased my progress with this critical element of practice. In this session\, I’ll share the insight that led to that shift and guide a seated meditation based upon it. \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. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Shattering Attachment\,” a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nLooking forward to another great event!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/shattering-attachment/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T163000
DTSTAMP:20190623T203003Z
CREATED:20190623T161317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190623T203003Z
UID:1069-1563026400-1563035400@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Revealing Inner Peace
DESCRIPTION:Register here: Revealing Inner Peace\n  \nAre you your own drill sergeant in an army of one? Do you feel endless pressure to be “good enough?” Are you ready to start letting that go? \n  \nWe often gravitate toward self-loathing rather than self-compassion. For example: \n\nDo you berate yourself for relatively minor things\, or long ago events?\nDo you feel like you treat yourself worse than you treat everyone else?\n Does your mind feel more like a war zone than a safe haven?\nAre you motivated more by fear than love?\nHas anyone (including you!) suggested easing up on yourself?\nDo you feel the need for constant inner vigilance or control?\n\n  \nYou’re not alone. More importantly\, you’re not permanently stuck with this. \n  \nSave your spot for this workshop to learn: \n\nThe sources of your negative self-thinking\nThe dysfunctional “logic” those thoughts follow\nWhere to break the vicious cycle that gets created\nHow to use one simple mindfulness practice to reveal your inner peace\n\n  \nThe insights shared and practiced in this session come from years of painstaking work. You don’t have to re-invent the wheel to discover the structure of this thought pattern … or how to make it implode. \nEarly-bird discounted tickets are available at Revealing Inner Peace\, and your peace awaits within. (Really. It’s there\, and probably closer than you think.) Namaste! \n  \n  \nWhat people say about our sessions: \nHis voice invites immediate connection and his use of anecdotes & metaphors makes absorption of his teachings enjoyable. Really looking forward to more talks! — Elisa\, Wareham\, MA \nI feel like I just had a weight lifted from my chest and I can feel the space that was just created inside of me. — Ashley\, Denver\, CO \nWow\, that was fantastic. Thank you Ron for an amazing experience. — Erin\, Los Angeles\, CA \nYou made this practice very approachable\, thank you. — Melissa\, Hanover\, MA \nInsightful practice. I appreciate Ron’s approach to sharing his wisdom with us. Great blend of story\, technique and sitting. — Walt\, Ashland\, MA \nThat was profound. A life changer. — Imelda\, Austin\, TX \nA welcomed prod to shift perspective. Thank you! — Susan\, Ashburnham\, MA \nI love the pace and tone and clear guidance. — Parminder\, London\, United Kingdom \nTo say that this experience has been insightful\, and it has\, would be the highest compliment I could give. — Seeker\, Cedar City\, UT \n  \n  \nPresented by Ron Levine from Mindfulness in Blue Jeans\, a 20+ year practitioner of mindfulness and insight meditation. \nAfter actively denying his own trauma for eight years\, Ron’s life finally fell apart in a crippling heap of anxiety\, depression\, panic disorder\, and agoraphobia in early 1998. While on short-term disability and unable to even leave his house\, he was introduced to anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing) and vipassana (mindfulness-based insight meditation)\, which formed the basis of a profound recovery built on daily practice on and off the cushion. \nWith backgrounds in social psychology\, information technology\, and yoga\, Ron emphasizes a grounded and methodical results-based approach toward discovering inner freedom. \n  \n“Mindfulness in Blue Jeans … because enlightenment doesn’t care if you’re wearing yoga pants.”
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/revealing-inner-peace/
LOCATION:The Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 17 Spring Street\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190626T203000
DTSTAMP:20190627T005918Z
CREATED:20190613T223113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T005918Z
UID:1048-1561575600-1561581000@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:The Simple Trick to Reaching Acceptance: Condensed Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We hear a lot about “acceptance” and “letting things go.” We hear a lot less about HOW to actually do it effectively\, and our efforts often leave us feeling like we’re banging our heads against a wall. Instead of freeing us\, trying to let go ironically becomes yet another thing we have to carry. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll cover all the critical aspects of discovering acceptance\, including: \n* The crucial starting point (which is usually missed)* Recognizing what acceptance really is* What blocks us from acceptance* The “Shatterpoint” technique to remove that block* Why acceptance is actually much easier than we think \nEarly-bird tickets (available thru 6/20) are $15 and Meetup member receive 25% off; register here and use the code “MEETUP”: \nhttps://reachingacceptance.eventbrite.com \n(After 6/20\, tickets are $22; the 25% off code will still be valid.) \nWhat others have said about this session: \nThank you for a WONDERFUL WONDERFUL\, WONDERFUL meditation! Your insight into resistance and your advice into relating to it is profound. Thank you so much!Janet\, CA\, USA \nLearned so much with this meditation. I have a completely different perspective on what I thought I was accepting. With peace and gratitude Ron for sharing your experience and wisdom. Namaste! 🌼🙏Julie\, MA\, USA \nYes! Thank you. 🙏🏼 This insightful approach is exactly what I was missing. Grateful. 💝Bon Marie\, CA\, USA
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/the-simple-trick-to-reaching-acceptance-condensed-workshop/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190622T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190622T154500
DTSTAMP:20190622T002716Z
CREATED:20190609T202648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190622T002716Z
UID:1041-1561212900-1561218300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Sit Happens (One hour silent meditation)
DESCRIPTION:I’ve received a few inquiries about having some sitting-only events\, of which this will be the first. Please arrive before 2:15 if possible; we’ll ring the bell at 2:20 to begin a one-hour silent meditation session and then have time for our usual Q+A/discussion afterward. \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. \nI’m looking forward to sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/sit-happens-one-hour-silent-meditation/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T203000
DTSTAMP:20190604T224032Z
CREATED:20190512T163855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T224032Z
UID:998-1560366000-1560371400@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Stress Detox: Release\, Relax\, and Refresh
DESCRIPTION:“I’d like to meditate but my mind never stops.” I love hearing this. Because then I share my practice and see shifts happen and jaws drop.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese are the same techniques I used to climb my way out of crippling anxiety\, depression\, agoraphobia\, and panic disorder over two decades ago\, and I’ve continued using them in daily life ever since. \n\n\n\n\nLIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE – register here: \nhttps://stressdetoxrelease.eventbrite.com
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/stress-detox-release-relax-and-refresh/
LOCATION:The Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 17 Spring Street\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mindfulness in Blue Jeans":MAILTO:ronlevine@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190601T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190601T154500
DTSTAMP:20190601T195234Z
CREATED:20190520T100300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190601T195234Z
UID:1014-1559398500-1559403900@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Hey. Who Do You Think You Are?
DESCRIPTION:To truly alleviate suffering\, we must confront our own concept — and misconceptions — about our “self.” This session will pose some thoughts and questions to begin exploring this huge and and often confusing (but critical!) topic. \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. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Who Do You Think You Are\,” a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nLooking forward to another great event!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/hey-who-do-you-think-you-are/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190518T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190518T154500
DTSTAMP:20190518T155152Z
CREATED:20190507T202835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T155152Z
UID:971-1558188900-1558194300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Anger's Honeyed Crest and Poison Root
DESCRIPTION:In this follow-up to our most recent session\, we will examine the seductive side of anger; understanding its twisted allure is a key component for freedom from its siren song. This event is open to everyone; attendance at the first session is not required. \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. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Anger’s Honeyed Crest and Poison Root\,” a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nLooking forward to another great event!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/angers-honeyed-crest-and-poison-root/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T214500
DTSTAMP:20190331T224846Z
CREATED:20190331T194325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190331T224846Z
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SUMMARY:From Worrier to Warrior: Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious
DESCRIPTION:Anxiety sucks. Literally. It siphons your energy until exhaustion feels “normal.” Do any of the questions in this quiz sound familiar? \n1. Do you take your work home (and everywhere else) with you … in your head?\n2. Have you noticed that it doesn’t really help\, but you still can’t stop?\n3. The “Sunday Night Blues.” Know what I mean?\n4. Do other people somehow not seem quite as stressed as you feel\, even when they say they are?\n5. Are you pretty sure you could get it all together if life would just pause for\, say\, a freakin’ minute or two?\n6. Do the benefits of mindfulness or meditation sound great and all\, but you just can’t stop your thoughts and clear your mind? \nScoring: One point for each “yes” answer\n0: Check for a pulse\n1-6: Please proceed to the next section\n\nIn “Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious\,” you’ll learn the following:\nThe source of your often-maddening human condition\, and why it’s not your fault. (Really. You’re NOT broken.)\nSimple\, practical tools for dealing with said human condition — and the counter-intuitive but effective focus areas for their application.\nA basic explanation of the science behind how and why they work. (This isn’t a nuclear physics class; I only use words I can actually pronounce.)\nHow to calm your inner control freak.\nAccelerating inner and outer breakthroughs using the power of “shatterpoints.” \nOh\, and you’ll get to practice a few mindfulness techniques to see what all the fuss is about!\n\n“From Housebound to Healer”\nHi. I’m Ron from Mindfulness in Blue Jeans.\nEarly in my IT career\, I became housebound with clinical anxiety\, depression\, panic disorder\, and agoraphobia. When my doctor prescribed this “mindfulness” thing\, I wasn’t particularly impressed. I figured I’d give it a quick try\, and when it inevitably failed we could move on to the REAL treatment. \nThat was over 20 years ago. I’m still waiting for that failure. \nIn the meantime\, I’ve transferred my profoundly life-changing skills from the clinical world to the working world. Many of the keys I used to free myself from my jail at home also unlock our daily mental prisons. After all\, aren’t obsessive thoughts and runaway emotions (not to mention the fatigue they cause) common to both? \nYou don’t have to be where I was to experience the misery described by this great Mark Twain quote: “I have been through some terrible things in my life\, some of which actually happened.” \nHere’s another quote: “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” It’s probably well past time to stop giving these vicious cycles a rent-free room in your psyche. Instead of basing important decisions on irrational emotions\, let your innate wisdom and intelligence guide your thoughts\, actions\, and relationships. And good LORD … let’s finally make impostor syndrome yesterday’s news. \nModern scientific research now shows how you can literally change your physical brain structure using these ancient techniques. I’ve done it\, and if I can do it\, anyone can. (I’m not special\, despite what my mom says.) If you can breathe\, you can do this. \nYou don’t get paid for the time you spend worrying outside of the office walls. You will never be compensated for the lost sleep and stress-related physical ailments that result from sustained anxiety. (Stress\, by the way\, is designed to be a helpful one-and-done internal alerting mechanism\, not the destructive chronic condition we’ve come to accept as “Tuesday.”) \nYet most of us operate this way\, which is actually good news for you; when you move from worrier to warrior\, not only does life become more enjoyable\, but you have a portable toolset that puts you ahead of the pack personally and professionally. \nAnd let’s face it … you wouldn’t have read this far unless you’re ready\, willing\, and (trust me on this) able to make a change.\n\nWhat others are saying: \n“I couldn’t halt the uninvited\, relentless tape loop of thoughts consuming me. After an ‘imprisonment’ of over 2000 days — with just that one session — I’m still enjoying every day with an expansive sense of total release & freedom. The transformation awes me every day! As time passes\, I realize that unlike some of the strategies I employed\, its initial\, astounding impact was not just a temporary boost. So\, I can genuinely say it changed my life!!”\n— Elisa\, Wareham\, MA” \nI have been walking in circles for months over the same few pieces of my life that consistently trip me up … at the same time every year. I feel like I just had a weight lifted from my chest and I can feel the space that was just created inside of me from listening to this. I’m overwhelmed with joy and I know what to do. ”\n— Ashley\, Denver\, CO \n“You made this practice very approachable\, thank you.”\n— Melissa\, Hanover\, MA\n\nMindfulness in Blue Jeans … because enlightenment doesn’t care if you’re wearing yoga pants.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/from-worrier-to-warrior-mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious/
LOCATION:The Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 17 Spring Street\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Worrier to Warrior: Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious
DESCRIPTION:A humorous\, interactive workshop highlighting how and why mindfulness is so effective for anxiety. We’ll also apply various techniques that set the conditions for genuine release. \nLIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE – register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-worrier-to-warrior-mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious-registration-59228461924
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/from-worrier-to-warrior-mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious-2/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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SUMMARY:Anger: From Blind Rage to Clear Seeing
DESCRIPTION:Anger. Good? Bad? Acceptable? Necessary? Let’s start cracking this tough nut and establish some baselines around it\, and I’ll share a technique that made a quantum leap in my work with this daunting beast. \n*** LOCATION UPDATED 5/1/19 ***Due to a conflict\, the library staff has requested that we use the Watertown Savings Bank room on the first floor instead of our usual room on the second floor. The room is 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. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Anger: From Blind Rage to Clear Seeing\,” a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nLooking forward to another great event!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/anger-from-blind-rage-to-clear-seeing/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Limits of Control
DESCRIPTION:Having total control over things can seem like a comfortable\, ideal state. Ironically\, it’s also a state in which we can never actually be free. \nThis third and final part of the Control Freak series will uncover the source of genuine freedom. This works as a standalone session; attendance at previous sessions is not necessary. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “The Limits of Control\,” a 30-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \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\, and 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 sharing and sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/the-limits-of-control/
LOCATION:Watertown Center for Healing Arts\, 22 Mount Auburn St\, Watertown\, ma\, 02472\, us
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SUMMARY:Forgiveness? Forgive this!
DESCRIPTION:Forgiveness sounds lovely\, but the process of getting there? Not so much. I’ve worked deeply to navigate this mental and emotional maze amidst shock and betrayal in the past\, and will share the insights that I’ve found most helpful. (Bonus: I’ll also explain the picture choice for this event\, which has a rather caustic double-meaning.) \nWe’ll be meeting at the Lucia Mastrangelo Meeting Room on the second floor of the Watertown library at 7:00. Feel free to bring cushions\, pillows\, etc. for our sitting\, and there are chairs available if that’s preferred. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Forgiveness\,” a 30ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nLooking forward to another great event!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/forgiveness-forgive-this/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T163000
DTSTAMP:20190401T210826Z
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SUMMARY:Stress Detox Workshop ***Sold Out***
DESCRIPTION:Practice numerous effective meditative techniques for stress relief and “getting out of your head.” Each participant will have the opportunity to meet with Ron privately for 15 minutes during the session. Offered at Ron’s meditation studio in Waltham\, MA. (Mindful Mailings members receive 20% off.) \nRegister here:
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/stress-detox-workshop/
LOCATION:Meditation Studio\, 51 Indian Rd\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451
ORGANIZER;CN="Mindfulness in Blue Jeans":MAILTO:ronlevine@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
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