Events
Radical Compassion
Are you ready to make a commitment to a more loving and compassionate world? You are invited to participate in The Radical Compassion Challenge, a free 10-day online event, beginning on January 21, to help build a global movement of Compassion in Action. The event is hosted by Tara Brach, renowned meditation teacher and international…
Read MoreUplifting Umbrellas
Be An Uplifter! Words have profound power to harm or heal our planet. It is our choice how we use them. In the new year of 2020, amidst a political climate of divisiveness and hostility, it is more important than ever to be aware of the words we choose. The Women’s March on January 18th…
Read MoreSeattle Conference: Mindful Families, Schools & Communities
Attend the Mindful Families, Schools & Communities Promoting Child Well-being Conference and be inspired! The University of Washington Center for Child & Family Well-being will host its Biennial Mindfulness Research Conference this April 17 – 18 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, WA. This conference provides a valuable opportunity to experience dynamic presentations by…
Read MoreCultivating Kindness and Compassion
Mindfulness is paying attention here and now, with kindness and curiosity, and then choosing your behavior — Amy Salzman. The non-judging aspect of kind attention allows us to be with things as they are, even if we don’t like it. This awareness moves us out of resistance and opens us to compassionate choices. Children resonate intuitively with the…
Read MoreMindfulness in the Mercer Island Schools – Panel
A 7th grader discovered that “you can be calm and happy for a moment.” A 5th grader looked out the window and thought, “I’m bored,“ but then thought again, “Wait. No I’m not. I’m enjoying the view.” She decided to stay sitting, and her father joined her… A 12th grader shared that after using the mindfulness techniques,…
Read MoreMindfulness Education: Two Free March Events!
Mindfulness Education in K-12 Schools – a Panel Discussion for Parents will be held in Seattle at Frantz Coe Elementary, Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 – 8:00. Come see how Mindfulness-based education is being done in and around Seattle! How to Create Resilient Students and Adults – Webinar takes place Tuesday, March 11th, 4:00 – 5:00…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Momentum builds around the globe in support of teaching mindfulness to our future generations. Two exciting national conferences, coming in early 2014, bring together leaders in the field with the people putting mindfulness education into practice. In the Pacific Northwest, the University of Washington’s Center for Child and Family Well-Being starts off the new year with…
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