The novelist Sue Monk Kidd said, "The month of August had turned into a griddle where the days just lay there and sizzled." Most of us, whether in Florida or elsewhere in the U.S have certainly felt the truth of that. This feeling makes August the perfect time to practice, "Right now, it's like this." It doesn't mean we have to like it. We only have to recognize the reality of the present moment, which gives us the opportunity to see how often we are pushing it away in favor of the next reality. I want it to be cooler, less humid, less rainy, fewer political commercials. . . . You get the picture. Our practice is to just recognize the present moment and take a breath. Every present moment, month, weather, and political cycle always gives way to the next. Just breathe.



Much Metta,

Maggie Stevens

 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday's Book Group on Zoom, 10 am to 11:30 am


Fridays, Take a Time Out Meditation, with Maggie on Zoom.

10 am to 11 am and 5 pm to 6 pm ET.


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

Please visit our website for our cancellation, refund and credit policy.

Mindfulness Practice Opportunities

Mindfulness Book Club


Book Group will be starting a new book in 2 weeks. 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.


Caloosahatchee Mindfulness T-Shirts

Our new shirts are now available!



The shirts are $13 for members and $15 for non-members. You may contact us through email if you would like one.




Quantities are limited. 


With Gratitude to our Community Partners

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



Metta Mindfulness


Lotus Blossom Clinic

Femina Global

Caloosahatchee Mindfulness Membership

We invite you to join us in our practice of mindfulness.


You can join us directly from the website,

or by email at CaloosahatcheeMindfulness16@gmail.com, 

and we will be happy to mail you a membership brochure.


We look forward to practicing with you. 🙏🏼

Mindfulness on the Go!



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