10/13/2017
"The more Still I become, the more action I am able to create." Singer, songwriter, Mindfulness expert, Jewel.
I attended the first ever Mindfulness in America Summit this past weekend that was kicked off with an intimate concert by Jewel, and her quote seemed to be the perfect theme for this collective gathering. Imagine a room full of teachers, students, healers being Present for two days in one of the most chaotic, energetic cities-New York!
What an amazing opportunity to be in a room with change agents in every industry from tech companies to sports who are making great strides with growing Mindfulness in America. Seasoned teachers such as, Jon Kabbat-Zin, Sharon Salzberg, Andy Pudicombe, and influencers like Ariana Huffington, Jewel, Anderson Cooper, Tony Farrell just to name a few discussed the importance of integrity, authenticity, and cultivating Mindfulness in today's leaders.
{Some gems include:}
-Show up authentically, everything starts with self.
-There is great strength in vulnerability
-Continue to ask the hard questions for answers are cheap.. it's the questions that really help us determine who we are!
-As difficult as it may seem during these times of extreme duality, seeing things with "beginners eyes" will help connect us to our humanity.
- Monotask instead of multitask
- Make time for "dumbphones" (digital detox)
The event started on 10-8, and my seat number was 108. No doubt the sacred laws of the universe were in total support of this opportunity for me to expand as a healer and teacher.
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