Often, in my case at least, I press through the day holding tightly to the expectation of some relief soon to come–the next weekend, the next break, the next summer–and in so doing narrow my view, as tension is like to do, and lose sight of the beauty, the rest, the abundance that is right here. I mean, look around. Right now. Go ahead. It is bountiful this life–a life to be loved, enjoyed, celebrated–and this goes for Monday mornings, too! This practice, mindfulness, increases and enriches the time we have to live this life. The more present we become to it, the more abundant it becomes. This presentation, above all, is a pointing at this fact, this life, this teaching life, My intention is to share this practice with my fellow educators by giving you a introductory understanding of the science, the technique, and the applications of mindfulness. My hope is that you will walk away not only with a solid understanding of what mindfulness is but also options and support that will allow you to grow your own practice in order to experience the benefits that are possible as an educator.
