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SUMMARY:Breaking Addiction To Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Discovering how we use our own thoughts like a drug can be eye-opening; learning how to break the addiction is what allows those eyes to see clearly. In this session\, we’ll examine both. \nAs 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. \nIf you prefer\, you may also follow Mindfulness in Blue Jeans and register for this event (freely or with a no-minimum donation) via Eventbrite here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611 \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/293414583/ \nI’m looking forward to sharing and sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/breaking-addiction-to-thinking-2/
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SUMMARY:Managing Uncertainty (Online event)
DESCRIPTION:A common challenge in this human experience is that we Don’t. Like. Uncertainty. As much as we want total certainty\, it simply isn’t a thing … so managing the discomfort of not-knowing is a necessary skill for living with greater ease. In this session\, we’ll examine ways to do just that. \nThis session will follow our usual format: 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. \nIf you prefer\, you may also follow Mindfulness in Blue Jeans and register for this event (freely or with a no-minimum donation) via Eventbrite here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611 \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/293220195/ \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/managing-uncertainty-online-event/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20230506T141500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20230506T154500
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SUMMARY:The Sneakiest Attachment of All (in-person event)
DESCRIPTION:Attachment (also known as “clinging” or even “feeding”) isn’t just the driving force behind stress and suffering; it’s the process of stress and suffering itself. In this session\, I’ll share a surprising and critical insight I had about attachment that completely changed my practice. \nThis session will follow our usual format: we’ll open with a brief talk\, followed by a 25-minute guided meditation and a Q+A/discussion period.\nIf you prefer\, you may also follow Mindfulness in Blue Jeans and register for this event (freely or with a no-minimum donation) via Eventbrite here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611 \n*** LOCATION ***\nWe’ll be meeting in the Watertown Savings Bank room on the first floor of the Watertown Public Library. 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 library recommends but does not require masks; you may see their latest policy here: https://www.watertownlib.org/514/COVID-19-Library-Updates \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/the-sneakiest-attachment-of-all-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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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. \nThis session will follow our usual format: 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. \nIf you prefer\, you may also follow Mindfulness in Blue Jeans and register for this event (freely or with a no-minimum donation) via Eventbrite here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611 \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/292382998 \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/if-youre-going-through-hell-keep-going-4/
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SUMMARY:Forgiveness? Forgive This! (In-person event)
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.) \nThis session will follow our usual format: we’ll open with a brief talk\, followed by a 25-minute guided meditation and a Q+A/discussion period. \nIf you prefer\, you may also follow Mindfulness in Blue Jeans and register for this event (freely or with a no-minimum donation) via Eventbrite here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611 \n*** LOCATION ***\nWe’ll be meeting in the Watertown Savings Bank room on the first floor of the Watertown Public Library. 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 library recommends but does not require masks; you may see their latest policy here: https://www.watertownlib.org/514/COVID-19-Library-Updates \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/forgiveness-forgive-this-2/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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SUMMARY:After Enlightenment\, The Laundry (Please read description!)
DESCRIPTION:“After enlightenment\, the laundry” is one of my favorite phrases. It’s a terrific reminder that mindfulness meditation is not about escaping life or transcending day-to-day reality\, but about truly LIVING each moment as it unfolds. \n*** This session will be a little different ***\nMany of my most profound insights and shifts have happened OFF the cushion. Meeting via Zoom gives us the opportunity to engage in an off-the-cushion practice … together! \nFor this session\, feel free to engage in a physical chore or other activity during the guided meditation; optimally\, something simple that does not require much active thinking or that would make too much noise to hear the guidance. Many tasks that we normally do on auto-pilot will be perfect; you might fold laundry\, wash dishes\, or do some slow walking. (Or\, if you prefer\, kick it old-school and just sit.) \nWe’ll open with a brief talk as usual\, followed by a 25-minute guided meditation and a Q+A/discussion period. \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link. \nIf you prefer\, you may also follow Mindfulness in Blue Jeans and register for this event (freely or with a no-minimum donation) via Eventbrite here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611 \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/291614871/ \nI’m looking forward to sitting (or not sitting 😉) and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/after-enlightenment-the-laundry-please-read-description-5/
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SUMMARY:Taming the Overactive Mind (online event)
DESCRIPTION:Planning … fretting … ruminating … problem-solving … all at the same time? And all OF the time? \nThat all sounds pretty familiar to this “Type A” guy. Let’s take a look at the mindset that creates this pattern\, and then practice several ways to let it dissolve. \nThis session will follow our usual format: 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. \nIf you prefer\, you may also follow Mindfulness in Blue Jeans and register for this event (freely or with a no-minimum donation) via Eventbrite here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611 \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/291424524 \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/taming-the-overactive-mind-online-event/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=-05:00:20230218T141500
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SUMMARY:Holding Space (in-person event)
DESCRIPTION:Holding space for ourselves is usually the first thing we need and the last thing we do … so when we finally do so\, we discover that we’re not very good at it. Let’s work with some techniques to hone this crucial skill. \nThis session will follow our usual format: we’ll open with a brief talk\, followed by a 25-minute guided meditation and a Q+A/discussion period. \nIf you prefer\, you may also follow Mindfulness in Blue Jeans and register for this event (freely or with a no-minimum donation) via Eventbrite here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611 \n*** LOCATION ***\nWe’ll be meeting in the Watertown Savings Bank room on the first floor of the Watertown Public Library. 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 library recommends but does not require masks; you may see their latest policy here: https://www.watertownlib.org/514/COVID-19-Library-Updates \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/holding-space-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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UID:3681-1675508400-1675513800@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Drive Your Karma (online event)
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 is always a great time to do so! \nThis session will follow our usual format: 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. \nIf you prefer\, you may also follow Mindfulness in Blue Jeans and register for this event (freely or with a no-minimum donation) via Eventbrite here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/mindfulness-in-blue-jeans-19846331611 \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/290850482 \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/drive-your-karma-online-event/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness 101: "Am I Doing This Right?" (Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:The new year is an ideal time to build and maintain a strong foundation by getting back to basics about what we’re doing — and not doing — as part of a mindfulness meditation practice. This session is an introduction for new practitioners and the merely curious\, as well as an opportunity for experienced (or lapsed 😉 ) meditators to refocus. \nThis session will follow our usual format: 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. \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/290592782/ \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/mindfulness-101-am-i-doing-this-right-online-event/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=-05:00:20230107T141500
DTEND;TZID=-05:00:20230107T154500
DTSTAMP:20230107T143708Z
CREATED:20221219T113709Z
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SUMMARY:Starting 2023 on Solid Ground (Update: moved online)
DESCRIPTION:***LOCATION UPDATE – EVENT IS NOW ONLINE***\nI’ve just been notified that the Watertown library has a ventilation issue and our room will be unavailable for at least a week. This is now an online event; please RSVP to see the Zoom link. \nThe new year is a great time to learn and practice an invaluable three-step technique for building a strong foundation. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Starting 2023 on Solid Ground\,” a 25ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/starting-2023-on-solid-ground-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Letting 2022 - And Other Things - Go
DESCRIPTION:“Just let it go.” That advice – whether offered with good intention or as a passive-aggressive brush-off – isn’t very helpful. The end of another tumultuous and traumatic year is the perfect time to practice effective ways of ACTUALLY letting go. \nThis session will follow our usual format: 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. \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/290123152 \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/letting-2022-and-other-things-go/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20221203T141500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20221203T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T150513Z
CREATED:20221121T093708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T150513Z
UID:3468-1670076900-1670082300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Accepting Change (in-person event)
DESCRIPTION:Part of this human condition is that we often resist change … even though we see (repeatedly!) that it doesn’t work. This session will focus on the life-altering skill of learning how to allow and manage change. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Accepting Change\,” a 25ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \n*** LOCATION ***\nWe’ll be meeting in the Watertown Savings Bank room on the first floor of the Watertown Public Library. 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 library recommends but does not require masks; you may see their latest policy here: https://www.watertownlib.org/514/COVID-19-Library-Updates \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/accepting-change-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=-05:00:20221119T110000
DTEND;TZID=-05:00:20221119T123000
DTSTAMP:20221119T090708Z
CREATED:20221106T210705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T090708Z
UID:3449-1668855600-1668861000@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:The Freakin' Gall of Some People
DESCRIPTION:As my first teacher is fond of saying\, “if you think you’ve got a strong practice\, try having Thanksgiving dinner with your family.” With the holidays approaching amidst increasing tension (political and otherwise)\, we can quickly get thrown off balance. Learning how to skillfully manage these combustible elements will keep us 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. \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/286810324 \nPlease RSVP to see the Zoom link.
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/the-freakin-gall-of-some-people-2/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=-04:00:20221105T141500
DTEND;TZID=-04:00:20221105T154500
DTSTAMP:20221104T210706Z
CREATED:20221024T003707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T210706Z
UID:3431-1667657700-1667663100@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Fixing Broken Thinking (in-person event)
DESCRIPTION:The greatest delusion is believing that we’re not experiencing delusion. Can we “fix” thinking that is subject to flaws? And if our thinking is flawed\, how can we know whether it’s really fixed? Let’s unravel this paradox. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Fixing Broken Thinking\,” a 25ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \n*** LOCATION ***\nWe’ll be meeting in the Watertown Savings Bank room on the first floor of the Watertown Public Library. 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 library recommends but does not require masks; you may see their latest policy here: https://www.watertownlib.org/514/COVID-19-Library-Updates \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/fixing-broken-thinking-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20221022T110000
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UID:3410-1666436400-1666441800@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Cultivating Sanity (Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:As our perceived craziness of the outside world intensifies\, it can become increasingly challenging to maintain sanity in our inner world. Let’s check in … and check it out. 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. \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/288931504 \nI’m looking forward to sharing and sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/cultivating-sanity-online-event/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=-04:00:20221008T141500
DTEND;TZID=-04:00:20221008T154500
DTSTAMP:20221007T210706Z
CREATED:20220926T170407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T210706Z
UID:3363-1665238500-1665243900@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Calm Inner Power (in-person event)
DESCRIPTION:In my experience\, there’s a reliable source of calm inner power that’s always available\, but rarely tapped. This session provides insight into changing that. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “Calm Inner Power\,” a 25ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \n*** LOCATION ***\nWe’ll be meeting in the Watertown Savings Bank room on the first floor of the Watertown Public Library. 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 library recommends but does not require masks; you may see their latest policy here: https://www.watertownlib.org/514/COVID-19-Library-Updates \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/calm-inner-power-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220924T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260707T150604Z
CREATED:20220910T100707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T150604Z
UID:3342-1664017200-1664022600@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Getting Out of Your Own Way (virtual event)
DESCRIPTION:No one is better at getting in our way than us … which is pretty fortunate\, because our own patterns are the only ones we can actually change! Let’s take a look at how to stop laying a few of our most common self-made traps. \nThis session will follow our usual format: 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. \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/286810306 \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/getting-out-of-your-own-way-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=-04:00:20220908T190000
DTEND;TZID=-04:00:20220908T210000
DTSTAMP:20220908T100707Z
CREATED:20220808T060707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T100707Z
UID:3302-1662663600-1662670800@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious (Ticketed Online Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:**[Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious](https://mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious-september2022.eventbrite.com):** the evolution and psychology of anxiety\, how mindfulness short-circuits it\, a guided practice\, and more. \n***** NOTE *****\n**This online workshop is a ticketed event. Tickets are available here:**\n**[Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious Tickets](https://mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious-september2022.eventbrite.com)** \nAttendees may access the workshop directly via [Eventbrite](https://mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious-september2022.eventbrite.com). Can’t attend live? **A recording will be available for all registrants for 30 days following the event. 😊** \nTickets are limited and this event is publicized through other channels in addition to our Meetup group\, so please be sure to [register](https://mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious-september2022.eventbrite.com) using Eventbrite if you wish to attend (an RSVP here on the Meetup event by itself won’t gain admission). **Three investment levels are offered to make this session as accessible as possible.** \nThe workshop includes: \n* A look at the evolutionary origins of anxiety and why it’s a uniquely human experience\n* How our psychology perpetuates obsessive thinking\n* Numerous tools to unravel cycles of stress\, fear\, and anxiety\n* How to use mindfulness and insight to calm your inner control freak\n* A short guided meditation using the Totem Pole technique\n* Two opportunities for journaling\n* Contemplating “the most powerful question ever asked” \n**Please see the [Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious](https://mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious-september2022.eventbrite.com) event page for full details and availability.**
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/mindfulness-for-the-professionally-anxious-ticketed-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T210000
DTSTAMP:20220806T192446Z
CREATED:20220805T162552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T192446Z
UID:3292-1662663600-1662670800@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious
DESCRIPTION:Register here for Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious\nThe evolution and psychology of anxiety\, how mindfulness short-circuits it\, a guided practice\, and more. Recording available afterward.\n  \n\n\nThis introductory-level session’s presentation includes: \n\nA look at the origins of anxiety and why it’s a uniquely human experience\nHow our psychology perpetuates obsessive thinking (it’s not your fault\, we come from the factory this way!)\nNumerous tools to rewire ourselves and unravel cycles of stress\, fear\, and anxiety\nHow to use mindfulness and insight to calm your inner control freak\nAbsolutely no PowerPoint slides 🙂\n\n\n\n  \nActivities after the presentation: \n\nA short guided meditation using the Totem Pole technique\nTwo opportunities for journaling\nContemplating “the most powerful question ever asked”\nQ&A with Ron\n\n\n\n  \nWho should attend? \nIf you experience stress and/or anxiety\, this event is for you. \nIf you’re interested in mindfulness\, would like to start (or deepen) a meditation practice\, or are just curious how to resolve human angst\, this event is for you. \nBasically\, if you’re human\, this event is for you. \n(No prior meditation experience is needed\, although even seasoned practitioners will likely find some new context for their practice!) \n\n\n  \nCan’t attend the live session? \nThis event will be recorded\, and ticket-holders will have on-demand access to the recording for 30 days following the event. \n\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\n\nRegister here for Mindfulness for the Professionally Anxious\n\n\n  \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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=-04:00:20220820T141500
DTEND;TZID=-04:00:20220820T154500
DTSTAMP:20220820T080708Z
CREATED:20220725T043708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T080708Z
UID:3269-1661004900-1661010300@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:The Antidote to Stress (in-person event)
DESCRIPTION:“Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.” We generate our own stress and suffering by how we use the mind … or\, more accurately\, how we misuse the mind. There are various ways of working with this; in this session\, we’ll examine and practice with one of the most powerful methods. \nThe format will be similar to our previous meetups: some quick intros\, a brief talk called “The Antidote to Stress\,” a 25ish-minute sitting\, and time for Q+A and general discussion. \n*** LOCATION ***\nWe’ll be meeting in the Watertown Savings Bank room on the first floor of the Watertown Public Library. 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 library recommends but does not require masks; you may see their latest policy here: https://www.watertownlib.org/514/COVID-19-Library-Updates \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/the-antidote-to-stress-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220806T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220806T123000
DTSTAMP:20260707T150640Z
CREATED:20220711T030707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T150640Z
UID:3250-1659783600-1659789000@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Unraveling Karma (Online event)
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. \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/286810289 \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/unraveling-karma-online-event/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220723T141500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220723T154500
DTSTAMP:20260707T150656Z
CREATED:20220703T013708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T150656Z
UID:3233-1658585700-1658591100@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Inquire Within (In-Person Event)
DESCRIPTION:There are many common questions about mindfulness and insight meditation practice\, and many of us often feel confused or stuck in the same places. Am I supposed to be watching the breathing\, or\, y’know … having insights? Can I move when my leg falls asleep\, and am I allowed to scratch that itch? Is there more than one right – or wrong – way to practice? Oh\, and by the way … when is it ok to stop? \nLet’s look at clearing some of these up. Have a question you’d like submit? Feel free to drop me a line here on Meetup or via MindfulnessInBlueJeans.com … and we’ll also be having our usual 25-minute guided meditation and Q+A/discussion period\, so you can ask whatever you like during the latter as well. \n*** LOCATION ***\nWe’ll be meeting in the Watertown Savings Bank room on the first floor of the Watertown Public Library. 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 library recommends but does not require masks; you may see their latest policy here: https://www.watertownlib.org/514/COVID-19-Library-Updates \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/inquire-within-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=-04:00:20220709T110000
DTEND;TZID=-04:00:20220709T123000
DTSTAMP:20220709T023708Z
CREATED:20220619T154155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220709T023708Z
UID:3200-1657364400-1657369800@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 101: "Am I Doing This Right?"
DESCRIPTION:We build and maintain a strong foundation by periodically getting back to basics about what we’re doing — and not doing — as part of a mindfulness meditation practice. This session is an introduction for new practitioners and the merely curious\, as well as an opportunity for experienced (or lapsed 😉 ) meditators to refocus. \nThis session will follow our usual format: 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. \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/boston-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation/events/286669950 \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/mindfulness-101-am-i-doing-this-right-5/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220618T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260707T150714Z
CREATED:20220605T185757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T150714Z
UID:3163-1655550000-1655555400@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Handling the World's Chaos
DESCRIPTION:Lately\, the world’s chaos feels … relentless. Our ability to change that is limited\, but we *can* change how we handle it\, and that’s the first step to making things better for others as well as ourselves. This session is a chance to improve our skills. \nAs 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. \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/Boston-Mindfulness-and-Insight-Meditation/events/286360082 \nI’m looking forward to sharing and sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/handling-the-worlds-chaos/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220604T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220604T123000
DTSTAMP:20260707T150750Z
CREATED:20220522T184501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T150750Z
UID:3140-1654340400-1654345800@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Expanding Your Comfort Zone
DESCRIPTION:Anxiety\, panic disorder\, and agoraphobia brought me to mindfulness and insight meditation … and mindfulness and insight meditation brought me to a much better place. In this session\, I’ll share the mindset and techniques that I used (on AND off the cushion) to climb my way back. \nAs 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. \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link: https://www.meetup.com/Boston-Mindfulness-and-Insight-Meditation/events/285213712 \nI’m looking forward to sharing and sitting with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/expanding-your-comfort-zone/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220521T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20220521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260707T150730Z
CREATED:20220517T223710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T150730Z
UID:3131-1653130800-1653136200@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!) tar pits as practice deepens. In this session\, we’ll examine a few of these fun little hurdles and how to skillfully navigate them. \nThis session will follow our usual format: 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. \nFeel free to share this event publicly\, but please only share this event page and not the actual Zoom link. If you’d like to share it on social media\, you can use this link:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/Boston-Mindfulness-and-Insight-Meditation/events/285632485 \nI’m looking forward to sitting and sharing with you all once again!
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/pitfall-mindfulness-and-insight-meditation-traps-5/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T073000
DTSTAMP:20220501T192906Z
CREATED:20220501T192756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T192906Z
UID:3103-1651820400-1651822200@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Serenity Now!
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness in Blue Jeans on Insight Timer Live \nIn this session\, we shed our misconceptions about serenity … which makes it much easier to find. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/serenity-now/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mindfulness in Blue Jeans":MAILTO:ronlevine@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T073000
DTSTAMP:20220425T183454Z
CREATED:20220425T183454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T183454Z
UID:3101-1651561200-1651563000@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:CALM: Calming Anxiety by Living Mindfully
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness in Blue Jeans on Insight Timer Live \nGuided techniques that I used to recover from clinical anxiety and panic disorder … and to deal with all those everyday struggles too. An ongoing series of mindfulness meditations\, about 25 minutes each. \n  \n 
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/calm-calming-anxiety-by-living-mindfully/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mindfulness in Blue Jeans":MAILTO:ronlevine@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T123000
DTSTAMP:20260707T150816Z
CREATED:20220417T153828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T150816Z
UID:3088-1651316400-1651321800@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
SUMMARY:Breaking Addiction To Thinking
DESCRIPTION:  \nDiscovering how we use our own thoughts like a drug can be eye-opening; learning how to break the addiction is what allows those eyes to see clearly. In this session\, we’ll examine both. \nAs 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! \n 
URL:https://mindfulnessinbluejeans.com/event/breaking-addiction-to-thinking/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mindfulness in Blue Jeans":MAILTO:ronlevine@mindfulnessinbluejeans.com
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