Wednesdays starting January 3, 7:00 - 8:15pm

5-Week Pop-up at Word Up Bookshop

Cultivate Inner Coolness in the New Year

This class is offered in person only

with Alex Bonano

$10 per class by donation, free for supporting members

The kindest thing we can do for ourselves and others in 2024 is to cultivate our own inner coolness habit. What this means is simply that we already possess our best self. It’s there in our own mind. Unfortunately, our mind can also be our worst enemy. Right? How wonderful it would be if we were to always relate to ourselves and our world in the way that naturally allows happiness and joy to arise from within.

Buddha showed that by skillfully cultivating the habit of positive thinking, we can engage in a light and relaxed way that not only affords us a rich sense of well-being, but also brings a joyful energy to all our relationships and interactions. All we need to do is bring out our inner cool.

Join Alex Bonano for this weekly series and embark on this transformative – and very fun – journey.

January 3: Our Nature? Inner Coolness
January 10: A New Way of Responding to Problems
January 17: Transforming Our Past Pain into Joyful Energy
January 24: Connecting to Our Best Self…All The Time
January 31: Recognizing Others’ Best Selves…All The Time

DETAILS

This series consists of five general program classes offered over five weeks
General program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations
Each class is self-contained and is also presented as part of a series. Drop into any class you like
These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners
No special clothing is required
Everyone welcome!

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