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7:30 to 8:30 am – Morning Meditation with Rev. Anne Blanchard
Rev. Anne Blanchard leads us in morning meditation.
9:00 to 11:00 am – Heart Explorations: Embracing the Whole Show
During our time together, we will explore what it takes to live from an open, undefended heart. Naturally, any true exploration of living from the heart necessarily entails taking a deep and sustained look at what prevents us from keeping our hearts open. Grounded in the knowledge that the essence of us, our true nature, is the very lovingness within us all, we will explore how to recognize and release egoic energies by cultivating open-hearted awareness practices which support us in directly experiencing our true Self. By leaning into willingness, steeped in self-honesty, and with a consistent dash of courage, we endeavor to open to whatever life brings, as it brings it, that is, on life’s terms. In so doing, we trust that everything – absolutely everything – is here for us to use for healing, for purification, and for learning to live from the heart. We look forward to supporting each other in our individual explorations of how we truly embrace the entirety of this show we call life.
3:00 to 5:00 pm – Gentle Healing Year 1 – Facilitated by Rev. Diane Scott
Rev. Dianne Scott guides a group of committed students who would like to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly and all members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings. Everyone willing to commit to healing/awakening is invited to join this group.
5:30 pm – Discovering Presence: Exploring ‘Awake, It’s Your Turn’ facilitated by Melody Brauninger
Join us for an engaging and insightful study group as we explore “Awake: It’s Your Turn” by Angelo DiLullo. Each week, a new facilitator will lead the discussion. We welcome everyone to join us in this journey of awakening and self-discovery. Participants are also encouraged to take a turn facilitating the discussion, making this a collaborative and enriching experience for all. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together! Whether you are new to these teachings or a seasoned practitioner, this group promises to offer valuable insights with meaningful connections.
The sisters will play Regina Dawn Akers’ Early Teaching videos and invite those in attendance to contemplate the teachings along with them. Regina completed a YouTube playlist featuring 275 videos focusing on the “essence” of her early teachings. They are a treasure trove of insight into the practices and understanding that illuminated her path to awakening. Regina compiled the teachings by trimming down her early teaching audios to highlight the core components of the guidance she received early in her journey. Because these teachings are so helpful, Jacquelyn and Connie plan to slowly review them by playing one or two of them each week and contemplating them in a group format.
Together, we will embark on a journey to discover what it means to live from the emptiness that is our true nature. Each time we join, either Joanne, Kelly, or Rhoda will share their current contemplations, offering the Sangha an opportunity to explore and reflect from their own Inner Wisdom. This exploration invites us to deeply and persistently examine the barriers that prevent us from being with emptiness, grounded in the understanding that our true nature is what moves us all while we remain open and ready to be moved.
We will delve into recognizing and releasing egoic energies by cultivating practices of
authentic self-honesty and awareness. These practices and contemplations will be
shared as we uncover the direct experience of our true Self.
With a foundation of willingness, self-honesty, and a steady dose of courage, we
embrace whatever comes forth through emptiness, accepting it as it is. In doing so, we
trust that everything we encounter is an opportunity for healing, purification, and
learning to live from the heart of emptiness. Together (with the Sangha), we will support
each other in our personal journeys to fully embrace and engage with the rich tapestry
of life.
8:30 pm ET the Sanctuary is Closed
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