In this experiential workshop, we will explore lovingkindness as a quality that can be directly experienced and cultivated in the present moment. While traditional lovingkindness practices often use phrases and intentions to nurture goodwill, we will also investigate how kindness can be embodied—felt as warmth, acceptance, care, and connection within our own experience. Through guided meditations, mindful movement, and gentle inquiry into personalized lovingkindness phrases, we will cultivate a sense of presence with an open heart. By bringing awareness to moments of ease, gratitude, and caring, we can discover that love and kindness are not merely ideas to think about, but living qualities that can be experienced, nurtured, and shared in every moment.
All levels of experience are welcome, whether you are new to meditation or a long-time practitioner.
Effie Stavrulaki is a meditation teacher with NSIMC as well as a management professor at Bentley University. Read more at Effie’s teacher page.
Fee: Please pay at the highest level that is comfortable for you – paying at a higher level helps us support those who need to pay at a lower level.
Supported: $35
Base: $45
Benefactor: $55
NSIMC members should feel free to pay at the lowest level; become a member here. If you would rather pay at the door (cash, check, or Venmo), send an email to northshoreimc@gmail.com to register.