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Begin Again!

Happy New Year! Hey, lets be careful about those New Years Resolutions.  A year is a huge chunk of time.  Before you sign on the dotted line, consider some mindfulness-based approaches to change:

  • Set a direction, not a goal
  • Feel free to make wise “in-flight corrections” as you move in your chosen direction
  • If it all falls apart, laugh and  begin again.
  • And again.
  • And again.

Learn more about mindfulness practice.

Daytime and Evening MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) classes will be held during Winter 2013.  See Class Schedule Page for details.

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A Day of Silent Practice: November 10, 2012

Its time again for a whole day of guided mindfulness practice on Saturday, November 10, 2012.  Everyone who has taken MBSR in the past is welcome to join this day of practice.  Bring a lunch to eat mindfully, dress comfortably, in layers, and show up just a bit early so you can get your bearings and settle in before we begin.  Coffee, tea and water will be provided, along with some healthy snacks.  We will start promptly at 9:00am and end at 4:00pm.  The class will be held at  First Lutheran Church Labyrinth Room. Click here for a map.  You may wish to contribute a snack to share, but this isn’t required.   Just come.  Just be.    Geri

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Sitting Generates Goodwill

The MBSR summer sitting group was  a pleasant experience.  First Lutheran Church  donated the space and the group was free of charge.  Each week people left free will donations, and by the end of the summer we collected $125 to donate to the Bemidji Food Shelf!  Makes me smile.  Geri

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Fall 2012 MBSR Evening Classes

Fall 2012 MBSR Monday Evening Class

Fall 2012 MBSR begins tonight at 6:00.  Anyone who hasn’t had orientation is welcome to join in on the first class, and I’ll meet with you afterward to provide orientation information.

No new registrations after tonight.

 

WEEKLY CLASSES:

Mondays, September 10 and 17  2012 6:00pm-8:30pm

Mondays, October 8, 15, and 22 2012 6:00pm-8:30pm

Mondays, November 5, 12, and 19 6:00pm-8:30pm

Saturday, November 10, 2012  all-day session 9:am-4:pm

WHERE:         

All classes are held at Beltrami Electric Community Room

4111 Technology DR NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

COST:

$295 tuition includes all 10 class sessions (28 hours of instruction),

a set of  4 cd’s, for home practice, weekly handouts and a copy of

the text, Full Catastrophe Living, by Jon Kabat-Zinn.

CONTACT:

Call 444-6260 or

e-mail geriwilimek@gmail.com


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Summer Sitting After the Storm: Not Happening


Hello all,  This is probably obvious, but we won’t be sitting at First Lutheran Church tonight.  There is a curfew citywide in effect, and many of us have serious messes to clean up after the visit last evening from Mother Nature.  I hope everyone is okay, and if you had damage it was tolerable.  Around my house, all of the broken trees released a scent into the air that permeates everything.  See you next week, 5:30-6:30p.m. , First Lutheran Labyrinth Room

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Summer Sitting!

For many of us, spring has been filled with events ranging from difficult to joyous, yard work, projects, gardening, and other manifestations of the “full catastrophe”.  Doing often outweighs being.  Summer sitting is a weekly opportunity for letting go of doing and entering silence. A chance to literally “catch your breath”.  Come and sit in silence, lightly touch base with your fellow meditation practitioners, and make an intentional transition from day to evening.  Space for summer sitting has been generously offered by First Lutheran Church on 9th and Bemidji Ave. Cushions and chairs are available, but feel free to “bring your own”.  The door will be open from 5:30 to 5:40, then locked for security.  We will sit from 5:40 to 6:10 or 6:20, visit a bit, and be finished promptly at 6:30.  Feel free to tell others, and bring friends who have a meditation practice.  There is no charge;  voluntary donations will be given to the Bemidji Food Shelf.   Looking forward to seeing you…Geri

Where:   First Lutheran Church. Park in the church parking lot and enter at northeast (far left) door .  Follow signs to sitting space.

When: Tuesdays,  5:30-6:30 (doors locked at 5:40)

Dates: June 5, 12, 19, and 26

July 10, 17, 24 and 31

August 7, 14, 21 and 28.

Watch for the upcoming schedule for Fall 2012 MBSR Classes!

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Silence on St.Patrick’s Day

It’s that time of year again. The Winter 2012 MBSR All-Day Silent Retreat will be held from 9:00am to 4:00 pm Saturday, March 17. All people who have taken MBSR in the past are welcome to participate. We have a spacious classroom at the Beltrami Electric Cooperative building. The door will be open at 8:30am, and signs will direct you to the room. As always bring a bag lunch to eat at noon, and if you like, a snack to share. Coffee, tea and water will be provided as well. This is a great way to renew your mindfulness practice in the company of others!

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MBSR ALUM: Take Refuge

It’s hunting opener…if you’re a graduate of MBSR and are  wondering where you can take refuge, come the the MBSR All Day Retreat 9:00am-4:00pm  Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Location:  Calvary Lutheran Church 2508 Washington Ave. SE

Time:  9:00am-4:00pm

Bring a bag lunch; water bottle; dress in layers, etc.

At 1:00 we will change locations to First Lutheran Church Bemidji,  where we will walk the labyrinth and conclude the day.

Call or e-mail Geri Wilimek if you have questions…

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Fall MBSR Begins Tuesday, August 30

New Location:  Calvary Lutheran Church   Washington Avenue, South, East side of the road, across from Evangelical Free Church.

Orientation  and  Registration (Required) 6:00-7:00pm Tuesday August 30, 2011  Follow signs to the classroom!

Classes 1-4   6:00-8:30pm  September  6,13, 20, and 27

There will be a three week break for the remainder of October 2011

Classes 5-8    6:00-8:30pm November 1, 8, 15, and  22

All day Silent Retreat   9:00am-4:00pm Saturday November 5, 2011

Tuition:  $295 Includes the text, all 10 sessions, and class handouts.   Repeat the course for half price!  Add a spouse/partner or immediate family member for half price!  Flexible payment schedules are available.