Morning Meditations
Join us each morning from April 28 - May 30 as we explore the practice of Personal Discernment, inspired by Henri Nouwen’s Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life. Together, we will reflect on the signs in our daily lives that reveal divine presence and guide us toward deeper clarity and purpose.
We hope that spending time exploring the practice of Personal and Group discernment will help us prepare both individually and as a people for the upcoming World Conference.
Our sessions include themes such as:
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Discerning identity and divine presence
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Navigating truth and falsehoods
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Listening for the beat of a different drummer
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Knowing when to act, wait, or be led
Each week builds on the last, but participants are welcome to join for a day, a few days, or the entire program. Led by Vickie Thatcher, Nicola Wood, Fiona Muir, and Johan Koeslag, our meditations offer a safe and sacred setting for self-reflection and discovery. Circle of Prayer will continue on Wednesdays, led by Bill Mines. Meditation sessions will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Start your mornings with a guided meditation session on Zoom to cultivate your inner peace, wisdom, and to connect with a group of meditators who gather from around the world to walk this journey together. Immerse yourself in the stillness of the present moment and let the Spirit flow through mind and body. Whether you're a seasoned meditator or new to the practice, our supportive environment is open to all.
We gather on Zoom Monday to Fridays at 9 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. CT / 7 a.m. MT / 6 a.m. PT
🕘 9:00 AM ET: meeting opens with casual conversation as we gather
🕘 9:15 AM ET: Guided session starts
🕘 9:45 AM ET: Guided sessions ends. We invite you to stay until 10 to share reflections.
Let us come together and create a peaceful oasis in the midst of our busy lives. We can't wait to meditate with you! 🙏
This is a Zoom event. To connect please click here.
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Watch our meditations
Breathing, relaxation, and guided exercises. Experience deep relaxation. Learn to manage stress and anxiety. Deepen your spiritual practice. Our approach to mindfulness draws together Zen meditation and other techniques from the mystical traditions of East and West. We also incorporate the modern perspectives of neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, and philosophy of mind. All levels, spiritual types, religious backgrounds, and gender identities and expressions are welcome.
We start with guided exercises to help us find the right posture and breathing rhythm. Then, we focus the mind and explore consciousness envisioning images and considering ideas that draw together ancient wisdom and mythology from the Eastern and Western traditions with up-to-date theories in the fields of neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, and philosophy of mind. We follow with a few minutes of gentle yoga to relax the core muscles in preparation for 10 minutes of silent unguided meditation.
All levels are welcome. This is a judgement-free, non-competitive environment. You can either sit on a chair or on a meditation cushion. You can bring a change of clothes to make your practice more comfortable.