Arriving from all over the United States, participants in the 2016 – 2017 MLP Teacher Certification program met at their first retreat to begin their year-long journey. Along with instructors Mark Molony traveling from Melbourne, and Laura Bartels and John Bruna from Colorado, coming together in retreat serves to create a close knit learning community for the year of training.
During this first retreat, the intention is to deepen personal practice and experience the MLP curriculum in depth. Mornings are spent in silence and afternoon and evening sessions allow for teaching, dialogue and reflection. Through learning and sharing together, the group planted seeds of deep friendship, growth and strong intentions for the year. We are delighted to get to know each of these dedicated participants, who truly show such wonder, curiosity and virtuous intention at becoming MLP mindfulness teachers. We look forward to seeing each member of the group both deepen their own mindfulness practice and prepare to bring an integrated approach to transforming lives with mindfulness.Inspired by the experience of the retreat, Dusty Sylvanson shared this expression of his experience.
“Our majesty arises in the nakedness of the present,
Escorted by attention,
on the path of patience,
In a chariot of loving kindness,
pulled by the steed of compassion.”
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October Retreat Begins Year-Long Training
During this first retreat, the intention is to deepen personal practice and experience the MLP curriculum in depth. Mornings are spent in silence and afternoon and evening sessions allow for teaching, dialogue and reflection. Through learning and sharing together, the group planted seeds of deep friendship, growth and strong intentions for the year. We are delighted to get to know each of these dedicated participants, who truly show such wonder, curiosity and virtuous intention at becoming MLP mindfulness teachers. We look forward to seeing each member of the group both deepen their own mindfulness practice and prepare to bring an integrated approach to transforming lives with mindfulness.Inspired by the experience of the retreat, Dusty Sylvanson shared this expression of his experience.
“Our majesty arises in the nakedness of the present,
Escorted by attention,
on the path of patience,
In a chariot of loving kindness,
pulled by the steed of compassion.”
The Mindful Life Community Builds Connections
We are very excited to announce that we are adding new ways for our community members to connect and support each other. We now have live video web gatherings with guests from our community joining us. All members can participate in the topic discussions from home, either by computer or smart phone. You can engage in the conversations by typing in your thoughts and questions or even join directly as a guest panelist. You also have the option of watching or listening anonymously as well. We had our first trial run and have had wonderful feedback. Our next gathering is on Thursday, January 5th (USA time).
We will also be introducing the new Mindful Life Community app. Our new app will allow all members to access the daily support lessons, activities and meditations from a smartphone or tablet. You will also be able to create a profile, post your successes, epiphanies, questions, and message with other members. The Mindful Life Community app will be a complete mindfulness resource at your fingertips and will be available for free to all active community members. To learn more and become a member, see the invitation at https://mindfullifeprogram.org/mindful-life-community/.
John Bruna Chosen for TEDx Talk
A former high school student of John’s, Clifton Johnson, recently wrote “I went from a kid in Mr. Bruna’s class learning about how to break the societal chains that bind me to interviewing him for a slot on our panel for TEDxCSULB 2017.” It’s a story of coming full circle, as Clifton also wrote of his attitude in life that, “I owe a large portion of that drive and motivation to this man.” John is honored and grateful to have been selected as a speaker for the event which is hosted by California State University at Long Beach on April 9th. The theme for this year’s event is “Threads Undone,” which John is excited to draw parallels with as he talks about the wisdom of a meaningful life. Tickets go on sale in January at http://tedxcsulb.com/.
New Mindful Life Retreats
Mindfulness in Recovery Community Launches in January
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new Mindfulness in Recovery Community. We are currently fine tuning all of the components and it will become fully active in January of 2017.
The Mindfulness in Recovery Community is an inclusive recovery support program, open to anyone with a sincere desire for recovery. Our goal is to provide daily mindfulness activities and support to enhance our members’ current 12 Step program and to provide mindfulness tools and resources for those not in 12 Step programs.
It is our firm conviction that everyone, regardless of race, religion, gender or orientation deserves to live a meaningful and happy life in recovery. It is our belief that this can best be accomplished when people have the resources and tolls to live a life they find meaningful, a life that is in alignment with their own values and allows them to flourish. We will share an announcement as soon as we are ready to accept members.