June Mindfulness Moment

Caloosahatchee Mindfulness

The writer, Eckhart Tolle, wrote “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” This quote shows it is our attitude rather than our possessions that give us the feeling of “enoughness” or even abundance. Practicing an “attitude of gratitude” can open our eyes to our blessings. If you need to brush up on this skill, we invite you to join us in the mindfulness activities listed below. You can also check out this practice from the Greater Good Science Center by following this link: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/three-good-things

We at Caloosahatchee Mindfulness are grateful that you are with us. We appreciate you!

Maggie

Caloosahatchee Mindfulness Chair

Upcoming Events

June 8 - Mindful Walking with Valarie Olsen

Last One Until Cooler Weather

Lakes Park gather at 8:45, 9 to 9:30 am

June 12 -Mindful Art with Vicki Durso

at Behind the Buddha Art Studio 7 -9 pm

Visit our website to register!

Reminder

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Mindfulness Practice Opportunities

Walking Meditation

June 8, 8:45-9:30 am

Walking in nature is a way to bring awareness to the present moment and all the beauty surrounding 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.

Our June walk will occur at Lakes Park in Fort Myers on Saturday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. Join us at 8:45 a.m. for warm-up and orientation, and the walk will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. We will walk through the park on the walking paths.

The park has some shade and restrooms. Be sure to bring sun protection and water.

Mindful Art

June 12, 7-9 pm

Free-flowing meditative art practice with mindful drawing using Neurographic Art is a beautiful meditative process based in mindfulness.

It is a simple drawing technique that bypasses the rational thinking mind and reaches deeply into the mind. Your unconscious, ordinarily inaccessible, is opened up. New neural networks are formed in the brain.

This is a 2-hour mindful drawing session; all supplies are included to complete one drawing. You may bring a journal for thoughts that come up during the practice.

This course is taught by Vicki Durso. Vicki is certified in yoga and the art processes of Neurographica and Zentangles. She holds a Master's degree in psychology.

This workshop will be held at the Behind the Buddha (BTB) Artists' Studio located at 9290-1 College Parkway which is in the shopping center on the corner of McGregor and College Parkway.

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

We are currently reading Lighter by young pueblo for the book club! We'll soon be choosing a new book to read. If you have any suggestions, please email them to us at caloosahatcheemindfulness16@gmail.com

In Lighter, yung pueblo demonstrates how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion to letting go to becoming emotionally mature. As the heaviness falls away, our minds will finally stop feeling overburdened with tension and we’ll be able to reconnect with the present. And the world around us will hopefully become more inviting in crisp and newly vibrant ways. But these are just the first steps. As we grow stronger and expand our self-awareness, it’s our responsibility—and also part of the healing journey—to take action to support the health and harmony of all people. The final section of Lighter shows how we can and must contribute to building a world that is no longer structurally harmful but, instead, structurally compassionate.

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.

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,

or email caloosahatcheemindfulness16@gmail.com. You can also register on our website and receive the link directly. www.caloosahatcheemindfulness.org

With Gratitude to our Community Partners

We are so grateful to our Community Partners for their support of mindfulness!