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Spring brings new opportunities! As you will read below we are offering a few opportunities to get together and practice with others. If you prefer to be outside, we have you covered with Walking Meditation in the Park on April 8th. If you would like to carve out a haven of peace and relaxation in your busy schedule, you may like our April 22nd retreat. Maybe you're looking to practice and discuss meditation with like-minded people. Look no further than our May 20th Introduction to Spiritual Friends. You can also take part in our regular weekly offering. We hope that you will consider joining us as a member. You can register for any and all of the events on our website at http://caloosahatcheemindfulness.org/events Every member receives a 25% discount on all registrations. We hope you take an opportunity to grow with us this spring!
Much metta,
Maggie Stevens
Calooshatchee Mindfulness Chair
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Pearl Schooler Glenn was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California before graduating from U.C. Berkeley in Dance Therapy and English. During this time in her life, she was initiated and started practicing Transcendental Meditation; a form of mantra meditation, as well as pursuing spiritual studies.
Her path followed becoming a Registered Nurse and practicing in many different settings over several years: Psych-Mental Health, Addiction-Rehab, Trauma Emergency Room, and various hospital Medical-Surgical units.
Some years later, she met and married the Love of her Life, Terry Michael Glenn. They decided to go cruising for a few years on their sailboat, Snuggery, to explore the Bahamas and the Florida Keys. They returned to land and studies - Pearl graduated with an MSN (Master in Nursing) and was licensed as a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner. As a Nurse Practitioner, she worked for several years caring for veterans before her retirement. During this time, she also went through training to become a Healing Touch Practitioner; a form of energy work. She will always value the many patients who shared their lives, their near-death experiences, their fears, their hopes, and their dreams with her in both the hospitals and the outpatient clinics where she worked for more than 35 years before her retirement.
Now retired, Pearl practices Mindfulness Meditation, Healing Touch energy work, and continuing her spiritual studies. She enjoys being in nature; hiking, walking, boating, snorkeling, gardening, and birding. She also enjoys dancing, reading, traveling, studying Spanish, and playing her cello. Pearl Schooler Glenn’s intention is to encourage more Peace and Light within ourselves and without on our Earth.
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Mindfulness Practice Opportunities |
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Walking Meditation Group
Walking in nature is a way to bring awareness to the present moment and all the beauty that surrounds you, and can be a form of walking meditation. Thich Nhat Hanh says that the practice of mindful walking is a profound and pleasurable way to deepen our connection with our body and the earth.
This month we will travel to Cape Coral and walk in the beautiful, riverside Jaycee Park Cape Coral (4215 SE 20th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904.) This walk will be led by yoga teacher and Board member, Valarie Olsen. There's always a lovely breeze at the park. We will meet by the restrooms and little library near the parking area as you enter the park.
This is a free offering through Caloosahatchee Mindfulness.
Check our website for May, and June locations. Guests are welcome.
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Dream Work
“All dreams come in the service of health and wholeness,” said Jeremy Taylor, UU minister and author of several books on dreaming, including “The Wisdom of Your Dreams, Using Dreams to Tap into Your Unconscious and Transform Your Life.” Debra Leigh, a certified dream work facilitator (Marin Institute for Projective Dream Work) will lead a six-week session of dream work on Saturdays beginning April 15 to May 20th. 10:45 am-12:15 pm in classroom 2 on the UUCFM campus, 13411 Shire Ln, Ft. Myers, FL 33912.
A $20.00 fee for non-members and a $15.00 fee for members covers materials and donations to UUCFM and Caloosahatchee Mindfulness. A limited number of scholarships are available by contacting the facilitator Debra Leigh: (831) 818-1418 or dreamrookery7@gmail.com.
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Retreat at the Slough on April 22nd
Come enjoy the beauty of the Cypress Slough. Participants will take part in sitting and walking meditation, as well as mindful movement.
Registration: $25 for non-members and $19 for members.
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Introduction to Spiritual Friends
at Six Mile Cypress Slough,
May 20, 10 am - 1 pm
Participants will take part in mindfulness activities. A discussion will be held to determine people's interest in establishing spiritual friends group (s).
Spiritual Friends groups commit to meeting regularly with peer-led small groups of people who share an interest in meditation and the Buddhist path—an opportunity to develop deep roots in the practice, together.
Maggie Stevens and Ken Laszczych are the facilitators for this FREE event.
NOTE: A Parking Fee is required at Lakes Park of $1 an hour or $5 for the day. Pavilion A3 is between Parking Lots 1 and 2. When entering the park from Gladiolus Blvd., turn left.
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Caloosahatchee Rising Tide Sangha's
Midweek Mindfulness
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Sangha is the Pali word for community.
You are invited to join us tonight, Wednesday, March 8th for Sangha as we meet on Zoom for meditation and deep sharing. Beginning on March 15, we will gather in person for 8 weeks at Lotus Blossom Clinic. This is a great opportunity to check in with yourself and the sangha during the week. So come relax and calm the mind and body, and practice meditation and deep listening together with us.
Did you know that Caloosahatchee Rising Tide Sangha is listed in Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village Global Sangha Directory?
Join us and see how sangha can support your practice.
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Mindfulness Book Club
Our small group studies and shares books on mindfulness practices to create a happier and healthier life. For information on joining the group by Zoom and the next book to be discussed, call or text (941) 888-0116 or email caloosahatcheemindfulness16@gmail.com
Our first book for 2023 is: Our first 5 Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living by Frank Ostaseski.
Discussion is focused on understanding how the author’s words and concepts
are relevant to our daily lives.
The book club is free to all Caloosahatchee Mindfulness members or participants can join for the pre-pandemic fee of $20 a month ($5 a week).
For more information about membership see the membership information below.
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Friday Time Out
Every Friday morning and evening at 10:00 am and 5 pm, meditation sessions include a 20-minute meditation with initial guidance and then silent sitting. After the meditation, there is a group discussion, a 5-minute silent reflection, and then a thought for the week and check out. These meditations are offered at no cost and no experience is necessary.
For information on joining the group by Zoom, call or text (941) 888-0116,
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With Gratitude to our Community Partners |
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We are so grateful to our Community Partners for their support of mindfulness! |
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Valarie Olsen Counseling & Wellness |
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"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society |
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Become a Caloosahatchee Mindfulness Member! |
We invite you to join us in our practice of mindfulness. We welcome you to check out our new and improved website at
You can join us directly from the website,
We look forward to practicing with you. 🙏🏼
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Mindfulness on the Go!
Can't make Midweek Mindfulness?
Need a few minutes to quiet the mind?
Join us on Insight Timer! 📿
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If you love finding meaningful, uplifting quotes and posts on social media, we could use your skills! We are looking for a volunteer to help create inspiring social media posts as part of an upcoming project for the year.
If you are interested, or would like more information, please send our social media manager an email at susanrashley@aol.com for more information!
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