Summer has taken the starch out of most Floridians, myself included! So my week in Acadia NP, Maine, was a balm for both my body and spirit. While we can't all fly to cooler climes, we can do a few things that I did in Maine that can help.

• Get up early and watch the sunrise.

• Watch a sunset.

• Listen to the birds with your eyes closed.

• Walk in nature.

• Before you go to bed, go outside and look up.

• Share a meal with friends.

• At the start or end of the day, write 5 things for which you're grateful.

• Doodle, make marks, color, paint, knit, sew, bake, garden. Just do something with your hands.

• Meditate or do a body scan. (Body Scan Meditation)

October slides into cooler and drier weather. You've made it! We invite you to join us at Friday Meditations. See details below.

Much Metta,

Maggie, CM Chair

See the Caloosahatchee Mindfulness Website for details!

What Else is Happening?

You can check out guided meditations and talks by our Board Chair on the free app, Insight Timer, at Maggie Stevens (insighttimer.com).

Community Partner Lotus Blossom Clinic has a variety of offerings. Check out their calendar: Events | Lotus Blossom Clinic

Event Registration

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Mindfulness Practice Opportunities

Mindfulness Book Club

Our Book Group is currently reading Tara Brach's newest book is The Courageous Heart Workbook: Choosing to Love in Perilous Times. We encourage everyone to join the unique book group where we read the book aloud and have ongoing, meaningful discussions.

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

The book club is free to all Caloosahatchee Mindfulness members.

Fridays, Take a Time Out Meditation with Maggie

These online meditations are offered by Maggie Stevens, Caloosahatchee Mindfulness Chair. Every Friday morning and evening at 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, meditation sessions include a 20-minute meditation with initial guidance and then silent sitting. After the meditation, there is a group discussion, 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.