When talking with a friend, participating in a meeting at work, or simply driving in traffic, are we really "here," focused on this moment and experience? Do we sometimes feel swept away by emotions or lost in thought? Practicing mindfulness will help us to "show up" for life, make deliberate and healthy choices, and more fully enjoy the rich experience of the present moment.

The Florida Community of Mindfulness (FCM) and the Unitarian Universalist Church of St. Petersburg (UU St. Pete) are pleased to offer a five-week course, "Awakening to Life," designed to support the practice of mindfulness. The course is intended for those new to the practice of mindfulness, as well as those seeking to establish a more consistent daily mindfulness practice. Each class will focus on experiencing the basic practices for establishing mindfulness, while leaving time for discussion and sharing. Participants will learn about mindfulness of the breath, physical sensations, emotions, thoughts, and the "bigger" mind. The classes are experiential, with practices each week that may include sitting and walking meditation, deep relaxation, loving kindness meditation, and practicing mindfulness in everyday life.

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