Perhaps my favorite line of Scripture is the invitation Jesus offers in John 21:12: “Come, have breakfast.” There, in the wake of the fantastic fishing triumph and Peter’s bold leaping out of the boat, there in this wondrous incarnational moment. Jesus does not begin to lecture, or question, or explain, or even pray. He knows that the body— the earthly bodies of the fishermen around him— need nourishment and some “down-time” before whatever comes next.
In this workshop, you are invited to “taste and see” several different ways that you might incorporate mindful pauses in your own busy life. Together, we will explore guided breathing, very gentle movement exercises (which may be done seated or standing), and an introduction to mindfulness meditation. Evidence-based research finds mindfulness techniques can assist in lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety and depression, and enhancing sleep. We can accept the invitation to pause and experience our life, moment by moment. Learning to be present with ourselves increases our compassion and capacity to be with others in our work and ministry as well as to be with our family and friends. You will leave the workshop with resources that can enhance your whole life.