Start Where You Are

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Thursdays, May 7 – May 28 • 6 to 8 pm

Explore Pema Chödrön's Start Where You Are through the lens of Science of Mind in this four-week class on acceptance as a spiritual practice.

We'll look at how we relate to ourselves—the habits of self-criticism, the quiet war many of us wage against who we really are—and how that shapes the way we see others. Along the way we'll work with concepts like maitri (unconditional friendliness toward oneself), tonglen meditation, and the Science of Mind teaching that wholeness isn't something we build, but is something we already are.

Each week includes meditation, journaling, affirmative prayer, and group conversation. No prior experience with any of these traditions is needed.

Teacher: Jan Svoboda, RScP
Cost: $50-100 Sliding scale
Spiritual Enrichment Class • 4 weeks
On Zoom



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