What creates the sense of suffering for me, and I feel for everyone really, is the sensation that our minds cannot relax and be with the truth of each experience, unless it is the way WE want it to be.
When we meditate we’re developing our emotional awareness to be with what IS happening. We’re able to pop out of our own experience and view ourselves ‘in the moment’. This helps bring some clarity into our own emotions and, in time, we become more comfortable with ourselves in any given situation. This leads to authentic self confidence and fear and suffering starts to dissolve.
For this month we will focus on dealing with suffering and difficult situations. We will see if we can LOOSEN our grip on trying to control each moment.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10th
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE
THE WEYMOUTH CLUB
75 FINNELL DRIVE
WEYMOUTH, MA 02188
781.337.4600
The meditation technique taught in this class uses your awareness of the present moment (and breath) to help you stay in THIS moment without judging the moment, or yourself.
Each class ends with a 20 minute guided meditation.
$10 for Weymouth Club Mind/Body Members
$15 for Weymouth Club Members
$30 for Non-Members
ABOUT THE BOSTON BUDDHA – He has been called the blue collar Buddha and a Happiness Ambassador, and he’s all that and more – the guy you just met but feel like you’ve known your whole life, the guy who has you doubled over laughing within minutes. And, oh yeah, he’s the guy who can teach you how to enjoy life.
Andy Kelley founded The Boston Buddha to help ordinary people like himself, learn to detach and recharge through meditation. He prides himself on being a “regular guy” that reaches an audience that might not otherwise be inclined to meditate.
Andy studied under Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon, co-founders of The Chopra Center and renowned experts in the field of mind-body medicine. Andy is currently a certified Meditation Instructor for The Chopra Center. He is also a graduate of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School.
Andy has worked with companies such as Hill Holiday, Thomson Reuters, and the American Association of University Women among others.
Andy Kelley’s mantra is “Meditation for Everyone”.
Andy, I wanted to reach out to you and let you know that because of some of those simple Facebook posts, I have become increasingly interested in finding peace within by quieting my mind and trying to be more mindful in my day to day life.
I didn’t know it until I began researching the topic, but I have been able to achieve small periods of mindfulness, resulting in positive outcomes, without it being known to me I was doing just that. I have always enjoyed long quiet walks, the movement really helps.
I want to be able to exercise and develop my minds ability to better optimize my life.
Can you recommend someone in the Seattle area, I am overwhelmed by the sheer number of different centers and schools.
Thank you
I would enjoy
Thanks so much for the kind words, Steve!
For Mindfulness look into anyone teaching Jon Kabat-Zinn’s MBSR or check out this link here.
http://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/stress-reduction/mbsr-online/
For Mantra/focus based check in with Mary Davis. I studied with her at the Chopra Center and think both her and her husband would be a great resource. Good luck and please keep me posted! -Andy
http://www.choprateachers.com/marydavis