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SUMMARY:Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
DESCRIPTION:Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna\n\n \n\nBy request\, we are offering this course to now start anytime!\nIn 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. \nThis 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. \n Workshop Details: \n\nWeekly 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.\nFREE Copy of the Book: Receive your own signed copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life to dive deeper into the lessons.\nHands-On Practices: Learn proven mindfulness techniques\, reflection exercises\, and tools to bring more joy and well-being into your life.\n\n Benefits You’ll Receive: \n\nIncreased Well-Being: Discover how to cultivate inner peace and lasting joy through mindfulness and purposeful living.\nEnhanced Clarity: Align your actions with your values to live a more intentional and meaningful life.\nMental and Emotional Balance: Learn mindfulness practices that overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and habits and increase attention and emotional resiliency.\nGreater Resilience: Develop the skills to navigate challenges with grace and confidence.\nImproved Relationships: Foster deeper connections with yourself and others through authentic communication and compassion.\nA Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded participants on a shared journey of growth and transformation.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nWhether you’re looking to reduce stress\, find greater purpose\, or simply live with more joy\, this workshop is for you! \n Workshop Schedule: \n\nDates: Ongoing enrollment – Start anytime\nLive Sessions: Beginning August 18th\, Mondays\, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST\, 7 pm CST\, 8 pm EST)\nLocation: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)\n\nSliding Scale Pricing: We are offering sliding scale pricing to make this as accessible as we can for everyone. \nReserve Your Spot Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with John Bruna and unlock the wisdom for a meaningful and joyful life. \nClick Here to Register Today!\nLet’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits! \nJohn 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.  \n\nBook Review: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by John Bruna\nJohn 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. \nKey Strengths of the Book:\n\n\nA Practical Approach to Mindfulness \n\nUnlike 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.\nHe emphasizes that mindfulness is not just about awareness but about making skillful choices that lead to a more fulfilling life.\n\n\n\nThe Role of Values in a Meaningful Life \n\nBruna explains with evidence that true well-being comes not from chasing pleasure or external validation but from living in alignment with deeply held values.\nHe provides exercises and reflections to help readers identify what truly matters to them and how to structure their lives around those values.\n\n\n\nBreaking Free from Unconscious Patterns \n\nThe book highlights how habitual\, unconscious behaviors and thought patterns often keep people stuck in cycles of stress and dissatisfaction.\nBruna 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.\n\n\n\nIntegrating Mindfulness with Daily Life \n\nBruna emphasizes that mindfulness is not limited to meditation; rather\, it is about how we engage with our relationships\, work\, and daily activities.\nHe offers practical exercises\, real-life examples\, and guided reflections to help readers integrate mindfulness into their everyday routines.\n\n\n\nA Balanced and Inclusive Perspective \n\nWhile grounded in Buddhist teachings\, the book is secular and accessible to people of all backgrounds.\nBruna speaks from personal experience—his journey from addiction to becoming a monk and mindfulness teacher—which makes his insights relatable and inspiring.\n\n\n\nFinal Thoughts:\nThe 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. \nThis 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. \n\n“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 \n“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 \n“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 \n“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 \n“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 \n“John is able to break down challenging concepts into motivating\, fun\, and transformational teachings. It is a pleasure to spend time learning and “becoming” with him.” – Kendall G
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SUMMARY:Open Door Community Event
DESCRIPTION: \nYou’re warmly invited to join us for a special community gathering!\n  \nCome meet Mindful Life Program Teachers and Mindfulness in Recovery Facilitators visiting from coast to coast!\nJoin us Friday\, August 22 from 5 – 7 pm \n  \nThis open house is an opportunity to: \nConnect with others in our local community \nMeet dedicated teachers and facilitators who bring mindfulness to life across the US \nHear about the exciting new chapter and expanding mission of the Mindful Life Program.  \nShare in a space of meaningful connection and joyful exchange \nEnjoy refreshments and light snacks \nWhether you’re already engaged with our offerings or new to mindfulness\, this is a chance to gather in community\, meet practitioners and teachers in a casual setting\, and explore what it means to cultivate meaning\, resiliency\, and awareness together. \nAll are welcome. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/open-door-community-event/
LOCATION:Mindful Life Program\, 520 S. Third Street\, Suite 14\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81623\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nBEING MINDFUL WITH AGING PARENTS \nSunday\, July 27th\, 4 pm MST US \n(July 28th\, 8 am AEST) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nMark Molony\, Co-Founder\, Mindful Life Program™ \nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director\, Mindful Life Program™ \nJacky Kaczmarek\, Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute Program Coordinator and Certified Facilitator \nOur 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. \nWe’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. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-july-2025/
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - June 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nWorking with Expectations in a Time of Uncertainty \nJune 26th\, 6 pm MST US (June 27th\, 10 am AEST) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nJohn Bruna\, Co-Founder of Mindful Life Program™ \nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director of Mindful Life Program™.  \nOur 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. \nWe’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. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-june-2025/
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - May 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nMindfulness Skills for Connection \nMay 31st\, 4 pm MST US (June 1st\, 8 am AEST) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nMark Molony\, Co-Founder of Mindful Life Program™ \nLinda Gidlund\, Mindful Life Program™ Immersion Semester graduate. \nKeith Mader\, Mindful Life Program™ Immersion Semester graduate and Mindfulness in Recovery® Certified Facilitator.  \nOur 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. \nWe’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. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-may-2025/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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