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SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Turbulent Times
LOCATION:Friendly Coffee Lounge 6731 West Roosevelt Road Berwyn\, IL 60402
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are completely new to meditation or looking to dust
  off an old practice and find your routine again\, this 6-week course is d
 esigned to meet you exactly where you are. Mindfulness isn't about clearin
 g your mind of all thoughts or achieving a state of perfect\, undisturbed 
 bliss. It is about developing a different relationship with our lives whic
 h is rooted in clarity\, presence\, and genuine self-care. Over six weeks\
 , we will gather as a community to learn practical tools that help us navi
 gate stressful moments with a bit more room to breathe. What We Will Explo
 re Each week builds on the last\, giving you a comprehensive toolkit to br
 ing into your daily life: Week 1: Foundations of Presence – Learning to 
 work with the breath as a natural anchor for a busy mind. Week 2: Mindfuln
 ess of the Body – Tuning into physical sensations to ground ourselves an
 d release stored tension. Week 3: Being Fully Human: Mindfulness of Emotio
 ns – Cultivating space for difficult or overwhelming feelings with patie
 nce and clarity using RAIN method. Week 4: Working with Thoughts and Belie
 fs – Understanding the nature of thoughts without getting swept away by 
 them. Week 5: The Wise Heart: Metta (Lovingkindness) – Cultivating unive
 rsal goodwill and strengthening our capacity for compassion toward ourselv
 es and others. Week 6: Bringing Your Practice into the World – How to ta
 ke these practices off the cushion and live from this place of presence in
  our daily lives. What to Expect Each Week Each session will last 75-90 mi
 nutes and is designed to be interactive\, supportive\, and highly practica
 l. Our time together will include: A live\, guided meditation focusing on 
 the week's theme. Short\, accessible teachings on mindfulness psychology a
 nd philosophy. Group reflection and time for Q&A to discuss your personal 
 practice and challenges. Simple\, actionable home practices to help you bu
 ild a sustainable routine between sessions. Date & time details July 16th 
 - Aug 20th (every Thursday for 6 weeks)\; 6:30 pm - 8 pm Fees & registrati
 on details $75 (or sliding scale if needed)\n\nhttps://www.oprfchamber.org
 /events/94397
URL:https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/94397
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