Have you ever noticed how hard to can be to take some time for yourself? To really sit down and rest for a moment? To give your mind and your body and your heart and (if you believe in such things) soul time to really breathe? I mean, REALLY breathe.
We just had a glorious spring-like day yesterday - and it brings me hope that warmer days really are coming. There are so many things going on in the world and I, for one, desperately need all the help I can get in keeping myself feeling as positive and as relaxed as I can. It helps me to deal with everything going on in the world; it helps me sleep better and generally have the energy to keep smiling and helping others. But I need help with that...and I bet you do, too.
Those warm spring days aren't here just yet and as much as I love the sun, I suspect many of us are likely probably going to still be struggling then, too. At least a little bit. The semester and the world will continue doing what it does, and our lives will still be asking things of us that sometimes feel like more than we can deal with. So, let's take some time to learn how we can take care of ourselves so we can better handle any kinds of stress thrown our way.
How? Well, by being taught and guided through some mindful meditation. Did you know we have a room on campus dedicated to that? Did you know that we have a certified mindfulness coach who is amazing at teaching others how to not only understand this kind of practice, but can also lead us through a session. This fellow is a math professor, so I am not surprised he needed to learn how to settle his mind. I also cannot stress (no pun intended) enough how special this event will be.
Or maybe pun intended.
Anyway....this week's Honors talk is a little more present in that we are going to meet in person for it. I will have my personal Webex open for people who want to listen in, but we are going to gather in person for a little deliberate practice and fellowship.
And I hope you can join us.
Wednesday, 3/9: 1:00 - 2:00
Room: 2064
SAVE THE DATE - March 31. Taco Bar. You know you want tacos.
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