We meet on Zoom |
Zoom Meeting Link: 775 075 603
Note that there is a new passcode from February 15, 2024. Email ZoomInfo@dbsaboston.org for the Zoom passcode. If you don’t receive an auto-reply with the passcode, email Khare@dbsaboston.org. |
We meet six days a week |
Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET (Click on the times to convert them to your local time zone) |
Welcome to the peer-led DBSA Boston Mindfulness Meditation circle. It’s free and open to all. The Alpaca (in a rabbit hole) represents the group’s acronym for cultivating mindfulness: ALPACA (Awareness, Loving and Peaceful Acceptance, Constructive Action). The rabbit hole reminds us to keep exploring with curiosity. Thanks to Rivka, Scott, Carolyn, Jules, and others in the group! Mindfulness Meditation Circle Guidelines
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Topic of the Week |
Practices based on MBCT |
Sunday Meditation and Discussion |
Each Sunday, we begin with a meditation and follow it with a discussion on Stoicism. The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User’s Manual
On Sunday, May 5, we will continue with Chapter 2: Externals From the Introduction: We should stake our well-being on what we can control and let go of attachment to what we cannot. We generally can’t control events, or the opinions or behavior of others, or whatever else is outside ourselves. The Stoic thus considers money, fame, misfortunes, and the like to be “externals” and regards them with detachment. A Stoic still has preferences about those things, and so would prefer to avoid adversity and would rather have wealth than not have it. But attachment to those |
Audio Recordings |
*New* You can access audio recordings of meditations through the following link: http://tinyurl.com/DbsaMeditations2024 |
Facilitators |
Khare facilitates this peer-led practice. Carolyn B. helps facilitate our discussions on Fridays and Sundays. Krista also co-facilitates meditations occasionally. Thank you, Carolyn and Krista! |
Guidelines for Mindfulness Discussion Group: |
(Thanks to Lisa, Andie, and Scott)
Following these guidelines can create a nurturing and supportive environment for personal growth and deepen our mindfulness practices. |
Members’ Shares |
Jules shared these articles: Songs That Soothe the Soul—from the Ancient Stoics to Pink Floyd. |
Impact on Community |
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Thank you |
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to DBSA Boston for their unwavering support of this meditation circle since 2017, when it used to meet in person at McLean Hospital, and then in 2020, when we switched to Zoom. Thanks to Chuck, Lillian, and Mary for their dedication and encouragement. We also thank our past practice leaders: Adriana, Andie, Elizabeth, Jean, Jennifer, Krista, and Lucia. Your guidance and commitment have been invaluable to our community.
And to each member of our mindfulness community, we extend our sincere appreciation. Your presence, participation, and contributions breathe life into this circle and make it all possible. Thank you for being part of this journey. |
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Questions? |
Contact Khare@dbsaboston.org |
Last updated: May 4, 2024