Thank you to all our parents, friends, and caregivers,
who bring the children each week and make our mindfulness community possible.
We will be back Jan 19th - March 16th for our winter session
hope to see you then!
Meditation group meets Monday evenings 6:00pm-7:30pm @ IMS, Barre MA
who bring the children each week and make our mindfulness community possible.
We will be back Jan 19th - March 16th for our winter session
hope to see you then!
Planting Seeds In Petersham
Sunday mornings 11:15am - 12:30pm @ The Davis Memorial, Petersham MA
Winter 2014
January 19th - March 16th
Spring 2014
May 4th - June 29th
Dear friends, for More information about Mindfulness, or to start/deepen a meditation practice of your own, check out Chas DiCapua's Monday night meditation group at IMS.
Local Meditation Class with Chas DiCapua
Chas DiCapua, a graduate of the IMS/Spirit Rock Teacher Training, has offered meditation since 2001. He is interested in how all aspects of life can be used towards awakening.
Currently the IMS Resident Teacher, he teaches throughout the US.
Last post of the fall season...
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| We GIVE THANKS... for we are ALL CONNECTED |
Our last gathering of the season, began with the gratitude song Many Hands by Rev. Jody Kessler. From plate to bowl to meal to room these beautiful lyrics remind us all of the "delicate balance" woven between our selves, each other, and the Earth. Sung or recited, it is a lovely way to give thanks, practice mindful eating, and celebrate mealtimes.
"In this room there are many hands. Let's join them all together in a circle if we can. And in the sacred silence, let there be gratitude For the many hearts and hands that made this food. Andy Laken from Open way Sanghas and Mindfulness center shares his recording of Many Hands online. (click here to listen)
Breaking up into groups, we used
colorful felt boards to
illustrate the many Hands lyrics,
and make tangible the thread from garden to table. Each group worked together, and then chose a spokesperson to share their design.
"In this room there are many hands. Let's join them all together in a circle if we can. And in the sacred silence, let there be gratitude For the many hearts and hands that made this food. Andy Laken from Open way Sanghas and Mindfulness center shares his recording of Many Hands online. (click here to listen)
After our poem & stretch we spoke of giving thanks, and being grateful. The Sun, Family, life, myself, cats, pets, being together, animals, and niece's, were all things named to be thankful for.
Breaking up into groups, we used colorful felt boards to
illustrate the many Hands lyrics,
and make tangible the thread from garden to table. Each group worked together, and then chose a spokesperson to share their design.
The Metta Meditatation from Buddha at Bedtime by Dhamachari Nagaraja, is one of our favorites. With a mantra of happiness.
"May I be happy -may I be really happy
from my head right down to my toes.
I love myself dearly"
The meditation takes the focus from one's own happiness and grows it, through family, friends, teachers, neighbors, until it radiates out to all beings, animals and the Earth.
"May all beings be happy - may they be really happy
from their heads right down to their toes.
I love all beings and accept love from all of them, too"
After our refreshment, it was off to the art room for Pebble meditation peace flags...
Thank you! to Addie, Rhea, Maise, Morgan, Laura & Katie, Alijah, Jackson, Caleb & Hazel, Marlena, Carmelo & Zeke, Nell & Willa, Cecelia, Nora & Sienna & Ana! Each and everyone of you showed up with ready kindness, enthusiasm, and a spirit willing to help out, participate, and share. Together we explored, discovered, investigated, and dug a little deeper. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.
