Embodied Presence in Action – Sunday Morning Series
We can easily be swept up by the events that come our way. We can be overwhelmed, finding ourselves under the tides of worries, expectations, disappointments.
The Paramis help us to find firm ground and to orient us toward wellbeing – for ourselves and for others.
When we develop them, we’re better able to be present, help others, and overcome our own physical and emotional limitations.
Here they are! Generosity, Morality (ethical behavior) Renunciation (letting go!), Wisdom, Energy, Patience, Truthfulness, Resolution, Lovingkindness, and Equanimity.
Let’s investigate the 1st three!
- October 20th – “Generosity”
- November 17th – “Ethical Behavior”
- December 15th – “Letting Go”
In these three supportive gatherings we will explore our relationship to the Paramis and engage in reflections and action explorations that facilitate awareness and growth.
We will foster our capacity to listen deeply and speak from our hearts.
This is an invitation to attend all workshops, or, as many as you would like.
All workshops are held on the third Sunday of the month from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, ET (via Zoom). Suggested fee, $50, but no one will be turned away.
To register…
“Generosity” |
October 20
Give from your heart.
Receive in your heart.
Be generous to ourselves. What is our relationship with Generosity?
Register for “Generosity”:
“Ethical Behavior” |
November 17
“Sila” or ethical conduct, can be described as a dear friend who asks us:
Or: “Are you sure that you want to say this?”
We consider whether this action is going to orient us in the direction of well – being. As we develop greater mindfulness, we become more sensitive to the impact of our behavior. Ethics becomes part of our character. Let’s take a closer look!
Register for “Ethical Behavior”:
“Letting Go” |
December 15
“Renunciation” – Letting go
Many of us walk around with grudges and hurts suffered in childhood. We might even feel righteous and protective of these grudges. We develop strategies to protect ourselves, to protect our hearts. The problem is that this protection comes a steep price. Our hearts become isolated and limited in their capacity for connection. We can renunciate these strategies and free our hearts.
Can you think of one thing that you would like to let go of, even a little more? What would support you in this?
Register for “Letting Go”:
Format of workshops: While they will vary in content, the basic structure and supports include:
1. Short warm-up and introduction
2. Guided practice
3. Dyad sharing for deepening and integration
4. Short contemplative reflections
5. Experiential investigation, utilizing doubling, role reversal and sociometry