Monday Morning Meditations
'Starting from Peace in the midst of life'
07.00 - 07.30 am (UK)
13th January - 17th February 2025
This next series of Monday Morning meditations starts on Monday 13th January and runs every week to 17th February.
The theme will be 'Starting from Peace in the midst of life'.
Simplicity and depth in meditation
Peace is often framed as the outcome of some kind of intervention, a destination of some kind. Meditation turns this on its head - inner peace is the starting place from which to approach the difficulties we face, rather than assuming we will find peace once everything is resolved. Whether it is the stress of everyday life or anxiety over the future of the planet, starting from inner peace offers the possibility of discerning appropriate responses rather than acting from habituated reactivity, from inner unease.
Over the six weeks I want to invite us into a place of experiencing the peace meditation can bring even in the context of so much unrest, uncertainty, injustice and suffering in the world. We will create a space together for experiential inquiry into levels of being at peace, including feelings of inner sanctuary, the invitation of the body and breath to find stillness in the present moment, the spacious qualities of witnessing, and the love of sensing into unchanging awareness. You’ll be challenged to take each inquiry into your week - to bring meditation into the midst of your daily life.
How it works
This six week Zoom based course is suitable both for those new to meditation and to those wanting to explore their practice further. Each session will involve a short arrival meditation, some reflections on the focus of the week, a longer meditation and opportunity to share experience for those who want to (some people will be very welcome to stay in silence).
Each week is recorded and recordings made available after the meditations for those preferring to practice later in the day.
Register your place
Add your details to the registration form below and you'll receive an email straight away containing the Zoom access details we'll use for all 6 sessions.
I'll also send you an email after each session with the link to the recording of the meditation.
Cost
There is no cost for these sessions and instead I ask, if you are able, that you make a donation to a charity. It’s hard to choose a charity right now. A charity that touched my heart through a personal connection is the Linda Norgrove Foundation – they are not claiming to change the world, they are simply offering what they can for young women and families in Afghanistan.
You can donate to them here: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/17495#!/DonationDetails
Or perhaps you prefer a different charity.
About Will
Will first began meditating as a student over 25 years ago, learning mindfulness and loving kindness meditations. After a long gap, and revitalised by yoga practices, Will came back to meditation as an important practice to both navigate and celebrate all that life offers.
As a professional life coach his passion is in enabling people to feel fully alive and at peace - while also of course trying to do that himself! He is a Certified iRest teacher.
© Will Medd 2024