Building A Better You Programming: A Mindful Journey Spring 2013
This series is a seven step program designed to increase our life satisfaction. Extrapolated from the book "A Seven Step Guide to Mindfulness" by Terry Fralich. The auther states "No matter what your life is like at the present moment, no matter what your circumstances, mindfulness can bring increased clarity and insight into your life. It is like a brilliant gem hidden in our consciousness by layers of condtioning, habits and old patterns. As we begin to rediscover its shining quality, it lights up our lives and illuminates the lasting happiness we so desperatley seek."
We have interspersed supplemental programming throughout the seven steps like the Happy Movie on March 19th to enhance the learning experience for all students. You can see the full programming list in our "All Spring 2013 Events" Section. So please join us for these wonderful workshops. We look forward to seeing you there!
February 5, 2012 Building A Better You Program Series Kick-Off Movie Night!!!
Movie Showing: I AM - Directed by Tom Shaydac
"I AM is an utterly engaging and entertaining non-fiction film that poses two practical and provocative questions: what's wrong with our world, and what can we do to make it better? Shadyac goes on a journey to answer these questions and discovers that, contrary to conventional thinking, cooperation and not competition, may be nature's most fundamental operating principle. Thus, I AM shows consensus decision-making is the norm amongst many species, from insects and birds to deer and primates. The film further discovers that humans actually function better and remain healthier when expressing positive emotions, such as love, care, compassion, and gratitude, versus their negative counterparts, anxiety, frustration, anger and fear." (IAMthedoc.com)
Program will be located in the Farnham Programming Space from 7-8:30pm
February 12, 2013 Building A Better You Programming Series : A Mindful Journey Step 1: The Witness
What is mindfulness? How can it be helpful in our everyday lives? The more aware you are, the better prepared you'll be to challenge the obstacles to your own happiness. This program will aim to educate students on how to become an active witness to their inner landscape of thoughts, emotions, and sensations rather than a helpless participant.
Program will be located in the Farnham Programming Space from 7-8:30pm
February 19, 2013 Building A Better You Programming Series : A Mindful Journey Step 2: Making Sense of Old Patterns
Ever feel like something is holding you back? Old life patterns ("I'm just not good at this" or "Things like this always happen to me") can undermine our happiness. But you can change the negative scripts by understanding the scientific process by which we wire memory and create these patterns. This program will education students about the neuroscience behind brain function and provide techniques to change negative influences and break free from unhealthy patterns.
Program will be located in the Farnham Programming Space from 7-8:30pm
February 26, 2013 Building A Better You Programming Series: A Mindful Journey Step 3: Self Regulation
You are in control of your life. Nurture your ability to settle negative energies. Self-regulation is a critical life skill. Throughout this program, students will learn effective techniques to settle their thoughts and emotions in order to think clearly, calmly, and make decisions that are most aligned with their best intentions.
Program will be located in the Farnham Programming Space from 7-8:30pm
March 12, 2013 Building A Better You Programming Series: A Mindful Journey Step 4: Life Story
Everyone has a story. In order to understand how our brain functions and the old patterns that undermine our happiness, we need to develop a clear overview of our personal life experiences. Discovering connections between the past and the present will open up the door to a happier, healthier life story yet to be written...by you!
Program will be located in the Farnham Programming Space from 7-8:30pm
April 2, 2013 Building A Better You Programming Series: A Mindful Journey Step 5: Insight Development
The negative messages and conclusions we come to based on our life stories and old patterns have become our reality...but it doesn't have to be set in stone. It is not a true reflection of who you are or what your potential is limited to. This program will aim to empower students to identify their life stories from a different, insightful perspective so that they can disengage from what holds them back from happiness.
Program will be located in the Farnham Programming Space from 7-8:30pm
April 9, 2013 Building A Better You Programming Series: A Mindful Journey Step 6: New Realities
William Ernest Henly wrote, "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul". Your personal life story is yours to write. To command. If you are unhappy or feeling stuck, why not invest in a new vision of yourself? Exploring old patterns gives you the wonderful opportunity to discover and nurture a brand new, healthier vision for who you want to become.
Program will be located in the Farnham Programming Space from 7-8:30pm
April 16, 2013 Building A Better You Programming Series: A Mindful Journey Step 7: A Personal Strategy
We all deserve to be happy, but happiness is something we must constantly strive for given that we are always changing. What we want and what we need shifts with our surrounding environment and it can be easy to fall back into negative patterns simply because they are familiar. In the final step of the "Building a Better You Programming Series: A Mindful Journey", students will develop a clear plan for practicing mindfulness so that they can continue forward on their journey through life.
Program will be located in the Farnham Programming Space from 7-8:30pm
