Good morning dear friends –
Waves and Water Sangha holds a Day of Mindfulness on the second Saturday of each month (excepting August). On July 13, we will relax into summer and reflect on how we experience, become aware of and then have an opportunity to investigate strong feelings or behaviours that we might consider “unwholesome” or leading us away from well-being. Transformation may then follow! Or resistance! In any case, we offer a smile and begin anew.
Several Sangha members will be away on retreat or vacation – we have an opportunity to take refuge for these six hours in stillness and concentration, welcoming community and compassionate holding of ourselves and others.
INVESTIGATING STRONG EMOTIONS
UNWHOLESOME BEHAVIOURS
We will settle at 9:45 and begin with sitting and walking meditation, followed by a Sutra service and a formal silent meal (please bring a bag lunch) and outdoor walking meditation. We will consider what happens when we open ourselves to investigating strong emotions and unwholesome behaviours. We will look deeply at our resistance to change. The Day of Mindfulness will end at 4:00.
Everyone interested in the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh is welcome to attend. Please contact wwsangha[at]gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to say you are coming. Danna of $10-$20 is appreciated but no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Bethan
