random acts of creativity
a live series of original conversations focused on provocative, whimsical and inspired themes.
we begin with the soul body mind trilogy.
the recession forced many of us to rethink what matters most.
these 'cessions are dedicated to exploring how living with less is actually living with more even as we move forward into times of prosperity.
'cession no. 1: the soul
rethinking mindfulness. soulfulness
exploring the intersection between heart and mind in dialogue with experienced and beginning practitioners.
sebeneselassie - guest m.c.
sundayjune 19th
3:00 to 5:00pm
97 brooklyn ave #5a (corner of dean)
buzzer #49
buzzer #49
crown heights
Kindly rsvp to cessionsblog at gmail.com by fri. 6/17/11.
update:
more about sunday's theme
this 'cession(live) will explore the practice of mindfulness meditation, a secular practice that has proven benefits for our mind, heart and body. no experience is necessary and there will be ample room for questions and discussion.
and if you are still unconvinced, here is a quote from French monk Mattieu Ricard - known as "the happiest man in the world" based on scans of his brain:
Why meditate? Sometimes I wonder why we need to ask this question. Nobody who admires a talented artist, or pianist and would like to become one would say, “Why should I train? Why don’t I just go on stage and play Mozart?” However, when it comes to the basic human qualities that we might admire and hope to acquire—altruism, inner strength, inner freedom to deal with whatever comes our way, emotional balance, not being swayed by hatred and craving and jealousy— we think that they come up just because we want them to, without any training. Or we think that they are fixed, permanent, and that we can’t change them. It is absurd to think that we do not need training to nourish these kinds of positive qualities.
more about sebene (also check out her site - remindmetolove)
For 20 years, Sebene Selassie has worked with children, youth, and families in underserved communities as a coordinator, manager and director of social service and arts programs. She has also worked in international communication for development, for public television, and in refugee camps in West Africa. Currently, Sebene works as a consultant combining social change leadership and mindfulness practices, including creating learner-centered curricula, leading social action arts workshops, and teaching meditation. She received a BA from McGill University in Comparative Religious Studies (focusing on Hinduism and Buddhism) and an MA in Media Studies from the New School. She serves on the Board of Directors of New York Insight Meditation Center and is in the Community Dharma Leaders Program (CDL4) at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. As a kid, she could juggle and ride a unicycle... she can still juggle.
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