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Contemplative Cosmology: Finding Balance at the Turning Point of the Year
Mar
22
5:30 PM17:30

Contemplative Cosmology: Finding Balance at the Turning Point of the Year

Audio Gathering
Friday, March22, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Pacific

Join certified Forest-Bathing guide Marianne Rowe and astronomer Stephan Martin for a unique experience of being with the night as we contemplate where we are in the cosmos and in the calendar, balanced on the Spring Equinox.

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Contemplative Cosmology: Embracing the Dark During the Season of Light
Dec
8
5:30 PM17:30

Contemplative Cosmology: Embracing the Dark During the Season of Light

Audio Gathering
Friday, December 8, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Pacific

Join us for a unique experience of being with the night, contemplating the beauty and mystery of the magnificent night sky during the darkest month of the year.

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Nature Immersion: Deep Relationship with the Natural World
Jul
29
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Immersion: Deep Relationship with the Natural World

In-Person Mini-Retreat
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific

With invitations from the practice of Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing), participants are guided into a way of mindfully relating with the world around and inside of us – evoking a deep sense of relaxation, belonging, and sometimes, awe.

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Nature Immersion: Deep Relationship with the Natural World
Jan
14
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Immersion: Deep Relationship with the Natural World

In-Person Mini-Retreat
Saturday, January 14, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific

With invitations from the practice of Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing), participants are guided into a way of mindfully relating with the world around and inside of us – evoking a deep sense of relaxation, belonging, and sometimes, awe.

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Contemplative Cosmology: Captured by Beauty
Jul
17
5:00 PM17:00

Contemplative Cosmology: Captured by Beauty

Online Gathering
Sunday, July 17, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Pacific

Experiencing Beauty is a foundational practice in cultivating gratitude and building resilience in times of stress, grief, and uncertainty. Using the latest images from the James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes, we’ll contemplate the cosmic nature of Beauty. Through guided meditation and mindful conversation, we co-create awareness of the beauty of creation, the beauty of destruction, and the beauty of the processes that surround us.

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Contemplative Cosmology: Sitting with the Lunar Eclipse
May
15
8:30 PM20:30

Contemplative Cosmology: Sitting with the Lunar Eclipse

Audio Mini-Retreat
Sunday, May 15, 8:30 - 10:00 pm Pacific

Through Zoom technology, we gather wherever we are, beneath the night sky and are invited by astronomer Stephan Martin and meditation teacher Marianne Rowe on a contemplative journey of dropping into the mysteries of the Lunar Eclipse. Through this guided evocation of Deeptime Perspective, we become part of the cosmic dynamic of syzygy – the alignment of three or more celestial bodies.

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Explore the Shore: A Mindful Outdoor Experience
Mar
10
5:30 PM17:30

Explore the Shore: A Mindful Outdoor Experience

In-person mini-retreat
Sunday, March 10, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Pacific

In this mindful outdoor experience on the beach, you'll be guided to experience the seashore in a brand new way– by paying close attention, going slowly, being still, and consciously opening your senses.

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