On March 1, the Dahdaleh Institute welcomed Susan Harris to lead members of the community in a Mindfulness Meditation session, the second instalment to a three-part Wellness & Self-Care mini-series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a half-hour long guided meditation that encouraged participants to be present in the moment and reflect deeply, individuals were invited to engage in a candid Q&A session. Susan stated that although it is important to put mindfulness in its Buddhist context to derive the most benefit, a religious connection is not required to derive the significant mental, emotional, and physical health benefits of meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Susan also explained that group practice sessions like this one can provide powerful motivation and learning that is not available in solo practice. However, individual practice allows for a daily routine that is key to integrating mindfulness skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, Susan distinguished skillful versus non-skillful responses, noting that mindfulness can increase the former. She described a skillful response as one that is non-harming, and following the intentions for how we want to be in the world. After all, as a participant said: \u201caccepting\u201d does not mean that all things are acceptable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mindfulness session with Susan was an excellent beginning to a more mindful March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch the seminar presentation below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n