Mindful Presence Day Retreat April 20, 2024

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April 20, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:30pm
Mindful Presence Retreat:
The Art of Listening

Led by: Mary A. Dillard, MA
$25.00 Fee - includes lunch

Location: St Mark’s Episcopal Church
600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

An experiential program for beginners and experienced meditators.

A special focus on the art of mindful listening. 
Deepen your understanding of mindfulness, enhancing your ability to connect genuinely with yourself and others.

  • Our journey begins with the essentials of mindfulness meditation, using the body and breath as primary anchors to cultivate present-moment awareness.
  • Through guided exercises, we'll practice listening with full attention and presence, opening the door to deeper, more meaningful interactions.
  • Mindful conversations will be practiced, emphasizing authenticity, empathy, and the mutual exchange of perspectives in a respectful and attentive manner.

Mary DillardMary A. Dillard has led spiritual formation programs for over 25 years in parish and retreat ministries. She earned a master’s degree in Spirituality from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and completed a certificate in Spiritual Direction. She is currently enrolled in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, working toward a Certificate of Completion from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, Sounds True, and the Awareness Training Institute. This program is being offered as a part of a course practicum. 

 

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