Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna
By Request, We are offering another course!
In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, we actually develop skills to experience greater levels of well-being, joy, and purpose in your daily life. These wisdom teachings ultimately empower you to increase your resiliency and find fulfillment even in difficult circumstances. In this course, author and mindfulness teacher John Bruna will unpack these timeless methods in his transformative 6-week workshop based on his acclaimed book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life.
This unique program offers a chance to learn directly from John, engage with his life-changing teachings, and develop practical tools to create a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Workshop Details:
- Weekly Online Live Sessions with John Bruna: Engage in interactive online sessions where John will guide you through the book’s core principles, share his insights, and answer your questions.
- FREE Copy of the Book: Receive your own signed copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life to dive deeper into the lessons.
- Hands-On Practices: Learn proven mindfulness techniques, reflection exercises, and tools to bring more joy and well-being into your life.
Benefits You’ll Receive:
- Increased Well-Being: Discover how to cultivate inner peace and lasting joy through mindfulness and purposeful living.
- Enhanced Clarity: Align your actions with your values to live a more intentional and meaningful life.
- Mental and Emotional Balance: Learn mindfulness practices that overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and habits and increase attention and emotional resiliency.
- Greater Resilience: Develop the skills to navigate challenges with grace and confidence.
- Improved Relationships: Foster deeper connections with yourself and others through authentic communication and compassion.
- A Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded participants on a shared journey of growth and transformation.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, find greater purpose, or simply live with more joy, this workshop is for you!
Workshop Schedule:
- Dates: May 1st – June 12th
- Time: Thursdays, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST)
- Location: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)
Cost: $249. We do offer a sliding scale (discount price) for anyone that needs it. Just fill out this form – Reduced Rate Form.
Reserve Your Spot Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with John Bruna and unlock the wisdom for a meaningful and joyful life.
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.
Book Review: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by John Bruna
John Bruna’s The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness is an insightful and deeply practical guide to cultivating a life of purpose, fulfillment, and genuine happiness. Bruna, a former Buddhist monk and renowned mindfulness teacher, distills years of wisdom into an accessible, engaging, and actionable book that speaks to anyone seeking a more intentional and meaningful existence.
Key Strengths of the Book:
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A Practical Approach to Mindfulness
- Unlike books that treat mindfulness as just meditation or stress reduction, Bruna presents it as a way of living—a conscious approach to aligning daily actions with one’s values.
- He emphasizes that mindfulness is not just about awareness but about making skillful choices that lead to a more fulfilling life.
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The Role of Values in a Meaningful Life
- Bruna argues that true well-being comes not from chasing pleasure or external validation but from living in alignment with deeply held values.
- He provides exercises and reflections to help readers identify what truly matters to them and how to structure their lives around those values.
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Breaking Free from Unconscious Patterns
- The book highlights how habitual, unconscious behaviors and thought patterns often keep people stuck in cycles of stress and dissatisfaction.
- Bruna offers mindfulness techniques that help readers develop awareness, self-discipline, and intentionality, allowing them to respond to life’s challenges with wisdom rather than reactivity.
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Integrating Mindfulness with Daily Life
- Bruna emphasizes that mindfulness is not limited to meditation; rather, it is about how we engage with our relationships, work, and daily activities.
- He offers practical exercises, real-life examples, and guided reflections to help readers integrate mindfulness into their everyday routines.
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A Balanced and Inclusive Perspective
- While grounded in Buddhist teachings, the book is secular and accessible to people of all backgrounds.
- Bruna speaks from personal experience—his journey from addiction to becoming a monk and mindfulness teacher—which makes his insights relatable and inspiring.
Final Thoughts:
The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life is more than just a book on mindfulness; it is a blueprint for intentional and values-driven living. Bruna’s compassionate and practical approach makes mindfulness feel achievable and deeply relevant in today’s fast-paced world.
This book is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate greater self-awareness, purpose, and fulfillment, whether they are new to mindfulness or already on a personal growth journey. It’s an empowering reminder that true happiness is not found in external circumstances, but in how we choose to engage with life itself.
Participant Comments
“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life, less rushed, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S
“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R
“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much, I have slowed down in life, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C
“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T
The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life
$15.95 US
The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery
$19.95 US
Daily Practice Journal
$12.00 – $42.00 US
Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna
By Request, We are offering another course!
In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, we actually develop skills to experience greater levels of well-being, joy, and purpose in your daily life. These wisdom teachings ultimately empower you to increase your resiliency and find fulfillment even in difficult circumstances. In this course, author and mindfulness teacher John Bruna will unpack these timeless methods in his transformative 6-week workshop based on his acclaimed book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life.
This unique program offers a chance to learn directly from John, engage with his life-changing teachings, and develop practical tools to create a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Workshop Details:
Benefits You’ll Receive:
Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, find greater purpose, or simply live with more joy, this workshop is for you!
Workshop Schedule:
Cost: $249. We do offer a sliding scale (discount price) for anyone that needs it. Just fill out this form – Reduced Rate Form.
Reserve Your Spot Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with John Bruna and unlock the wisdom for a meaningful and joyful life.
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.
Book Review: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by John Bruna
John Bruna’s The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness is an insightful and deeply practical guide to cultivating a life of purpose, fulfillment, and genuine happiness. Bruna, a former Buddhist monk and renowned mindfulness teacher, distills years of wisdom into an accessible, engaging, and actionable book that speaks to anyone seeking a more intentional and meaningful existence.
Key Strengths of the Book:
A Practical Approach to Mindfulness
The Role of Values in a Meaningful Life
Breaking Free from Unconscious Patterns
Integrating Mindfulness with Daily Life
A Balanced and Inclusive Perspective
Final Thoughts:
The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life is more than just a book on mindfulness; it is a blueprint for intentional and values-driven living. Bruna’s compassionate and practical approach makes mindfulness feel achievable and deeply relevant in today’s fast-paced world.
This book is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate greater self-awareness, purpose, and fulfillment, whether they are new to mindfulness or already on a personal growth journey. It’s an empowering reminder that true happiness is not found in external circumstances, but in how we choose to engage with life itself.
Participant Comments
“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life, less rushed, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S
“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R
“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much, I have slowed down in life, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C
“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T
Mindful Living Skills Webinar – March 2025
The Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Skills for Being More Kind
March 30th, 6 pm MST US (March 31st, 11 am AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Laura Bartels, Executive Director of Mindful Life Program™
Rita Clagett, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher
Taro Thomas, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher and Mindfulness in Recovery® Certified Facilitator
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!
Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna
By Request, We are offering another course!
In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, we actually develop skills to experience greater levels of well-being, joy, and purpose in your daily life. These wisdom teachings ultimately empower you to increase your resiliency and find fulfillment even in difficult circumstances. In this course, author and mindfulness teacher John Bruna will unpack these timeless methods in his transformative 6-week workshop based on his acclaimed book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life.
This unique program offers a chance to learn directly from John, engage with his life-changing teachings, and develop practical tools to create a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Workshop Details:
Benefits You’ll Receive:
Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, find greater purpose, or simply live with more joy, this workshop is for you!
Workshop Schedule:
Cost: $249. We do offer a sliding scale (discount price) for anyone that needs it. Just fill out this form – Reduced Rate Form.
Reserve Your Spot Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with John Bruna and unlock the wisdom for a meaningful and joyful life.
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.
Book Review: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by John Bruna
John Bruna’s The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness is an insightful and deeply practical guide to cultivating a life of purpose, fulfillment, and genuine happiness. Bruna, a former Buddhist monk and renowned mindfulness teacher, distills years of wisdom into an accessible, engaging, and actionable book that speaks to anyone seeking a more intentional and meaningful existence.
Key Strengths of the Book:
A Practical Approach to Mindfulness
The Role of Values in a Meaningful Life
Breaking Free from Unconscious Patterns
Integrating Mindfulness with Daily Life
A Balanced and Inclusive Perspective
Final Thoughts:
The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life is more than just a book on mindfulness; it is a blueprint for intentional and values-driven living. Bruna’s compassionate and practical approach makes mindfulness feel achievable and deeply relevant in today’s fast-paced world.
This book is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate greater self-awareness, purpose, and fulfillment, whether they are new to mindfulness or already on a personal growth journey. It’s an empowering reminder that true happiness is not found in external circumstances, but in how we choose to engage with life itself.
Participant Comments
“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life, less rushed, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S
“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R
“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much, I have slowed down in life, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C
“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T
The Open Heart Sessions – A Strength-based Course in Living with Resilience and Wisdom with Laura Bartels – In Person Offering
Join Our Newest Course: The Open Heart Sessions – A Strength-based Course in Living with Resilience and Wisdom – In-Person
In this brand new course, join mindfulness teacher and retreat leader, Laura Bartels, to develop practices and wisdom for opening your heart to the challenges, opportunities, suffering, and joys of life. It is especially essential in our current times to cultivate sustainable self-care. Having and keeping an open-hearted way of being is not a given, but is based on time-tested skills and practices. We know that closed and hardened hearts are not healthy hearts, for us, our families, or the world. Our capacity and potential to live and lead with an open heart are enormous and it is the path to resilience, purpose, and well-being.
As humans, but also as parents, partners, employees, caregivers, community members, and citizens, when we develop the foundation of an open heart, we can respond with a heart of equanimity, kindness, and compassion, and with great wisdom and skill, even in the face of irritation, loss or challenge. With this, we develop greater mental and emotional balance.
Open-heartedness develops as the result of the gentle shift from confusion and delusion and mistaking the sources of happiness to connection and care, wisdom, and clarity. It is the result of perspective, intention, healing, forgiveness, and compassion. Open-heartedness leads to an expansion of care beyond ourselves, our friends, family, and other loved ones. It is the path to becoming more resilient and more well.
The course blends contemplative practices with the latest science, practical skills for daily life, meaningful dialogue, meditation, and the chance to connect with others.
Course Details:
Course Option: In-Person
Online option available. See Upcoming Events for online offering.
Cost: $249. Use this FORM to apply for our sliding scale for those in need of financial support.
Laura Bartels is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Mindful Life Program. She is a mindfulness teacher, retreat leader, and trainer. Laura’s previous professional path brought her to be a leader in the field of sustainable building and community development. In her past efforts throughout the US and with tribal nations, her work of helping people and communities put values into action offered a valuable foundation and perspective on the importance of inner sustainability.
Laura’s experience in teaching spans engagement in public schools, universities, and organizations. She has brought programs to diverse audiences from educators and parents to law enforcement and emergency dispatchers. Laura brings sensitivity to both individuals and groups, and she has been looked to for her calm presence and leadership, her kindness, and her thoughtfulness.
MLP Online Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course
Fridays, May 2 – June 20, 2025.
In this time of national and global challenges including deep societal divides and grief-inducing climate chaos, basic mindfulness skills can help us to reduce anxiety, eco-despair, and fear; to live our precious lives with genuine happiness, loving-kindness, and compassion. This course is a transformative first step on a lifelong journey into our more authentic and joyful selves.
The MLP Mindfulness Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life. Our goal is to help you to live your life with attention and intention, cultivating the skills that empower you to make healthy choices that are in alignment with your values and that are meaningful to you. The course is designed to be practical and accessible, allowing anyone, with or without a background in mindfulness, to participate. The course is also designed to be universal so that anyone can benefit from mindfulness, regardless of cultural, economic, or spiritual background.
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course May 2 – June 20, 2025. Give yourself the gift of this lively and engaging opportunity to learn to live mindfully, with attention and intention, cultivating genuine happiness and a meaningful life. The MLP Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life and guides you to develop the habits that support you. Empower yourself to integrate the four key areas of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible, and universal ways.
Attention – Developing attention through meditation training.
Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projections and pre-judgments. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.
Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.
Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy, and equanimity.
In order to live a meaningful life and develop the freedom to live consciously, the curriculum focuses on training the mind and cultivating the ability to make healthy choices that are beneficial to the life you want to live. In this way, you can live your life with attention and intention. This course consists of lectures, meditations, small group discussions, journaling, and short video presentations. Our teachers create a safe environment for participants to explore their own values and learn to apply practices to live in alignment with them.
Enrollment includes:
Dates: Fridays, May 2 – June 20, 2025. 3-5:30 pm MST.
Cost: $349, scholarships available based on need. Contact the instructor for information on cost and scholarships.
To register: click here.
Contact: Rita Clagett, Mirador Eco-Retreat, 970.216.8020
Facilitator: Rita Clagett
Facilitator Website
*Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) credits may be available for social workers, therapists, and substance abuse counselors.
*Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for teachers.
Please contact the instructor to inquire about credits being offered for this course.
The course is offered to general audiences as well as to specific audiences such as educators, mental health professionals, recovery professionals, wellness programs, and more. Ask about bringing this course to your workplace or other groups.