On Saturday, July 29, Matthew Daniell will teach a half-day retreat at Internal Arts New England.
When: 10:30 am - 1 pm
Where: 102 Bridge Road, Salisbury, MA, or on Zoom (hybrid format)
Cost: $45
It is rare as we are growing up that we are taught to truly take joy in others' happiness and success. But without this ability, feelings of unworthiness, isolation, complaining, and a comparing mind can grow in us. When these tendencies become deeply entrenched, our hearts can become small and brittle, and the quality of our own life and those around us suffers. Supported by reflections on gratitude, this workshop will allow us to explore simple, powerful practices the Buddha taught of repeating positive appreciative phrases of intention to counteract our often unchallenged habit energies. When cultivated, sympathetic joy (mudita) allows us to connect to ourselves and others in ways that open the heart and mind, helping us to touch an innate quality of joy within us and providing the basis for living more fully in the here and now.
This workshop will include guided and silent meditation periods as well as an open discussion and Q&A. It is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators.
This program is being offered in hybrid format - a Zoom link will be sent to registrants in case you would like to attend remotely.
If you would like to pay the registration fee by check, simply send an email to northshoreimc@gmail.com to register; to pay online, register below.