To the mind that is still,
the whole universe surrenders. 
  — Lao Tzu

What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

— Mary  Oliver  in The Summer Day

The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched. They must be felt with the heart.

  — Helen Keller


It is not how much you do, but how much
love you put into the doing that matters.

 - Mother Teresa

Before you speak, let your words pass
through three gates.


At the first gate, ask yourself, "Is it true?" 

At the second ask, "Is it necessary?" 

At the third gate ask "Is it kind?"  


— Sufi saying

 
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“You are destine to fly, but that cocoon has to go.” ~ Nelle Morton Flower for Meditation

Newbies Guide to Meditation

Newbie’s Guide to Meditation

A Simplified, Stripped Down, Bare Bones Guide on How to Meditate

Do you have an interest in meditation but have no information about how to go about learning the basics. This book can help.  

Created by long-time meditation practitioner and teacher, Lauren Darges, and newbie meditator, Larry Langbehn, as the book Larry wanted when he began meditating. Written in a straightforward manner, it starts with the fundamentals then addresses the common things you’ll run into like, restlessness, sleepiness and mind chatter. And if breath meditation is not for you, other types of meditation, like loving-kindness and heart coherence, are explained.

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Saturday Meditation Group

10 am Every Saturday

Learn to meditate or strengthen your meditation practice. It is easier with a group!

This meditation group is comprised of mindfulness meditation practice with some instruction.

After meditation, at 11:00, we have a 30 minute slot to answer questions, discuss our practice and talk about the current book we are reading. Feel free to stay for the second part, or go on to the rest of your day if you like.

Drop-ins welcome!

Be on time or come early to receive meditation instruction.

Where:  Center for Spiritual Living 2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa Richard Leo Meditation Room (upstairs)

Free or by donation

Find Out More Here.  

 

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