What is Mindful Living?
"Mindful living is about being present to even the simplest moments of our daily life. Mindfulness & meditation practices combined with conversation and reflection encourage us to be fully awake and fully alive. Sharing our lives with a guide or companion, allows us to pay attention to what is stirring within and be intentional about the steps we are taking, the small shifts in direction, and the deeper meaning of our experiences. Presence, intention & mindfulness allow us to uncover the sacred in our everyday, to find beauty & meaning in the midst of the messiness of life."
Bonnie Burton Soul in the World
"Mindful living is about being present to even the simplest moments of our daily life. Mindfulness & meditation practices combined with conversation and reflection encourage us to be fully awake and fully alive. Sharing our lives with a guide or companion, allows us to pay attention to what is stirring within and be intentional about the steps we are taking, the small shifts in direction, and the deeper meaning of our experiences. Presence, intention & mindfulness allow us to uncover the sacred in our everyday, to find beauty & meaning in the midst of the messiness of life."
Bonnie Burton Soul in the World
A group setting or a personal session?
I offer the Mindfulness & Meditation Series for those wishing to explore meditation and mindfulness practices. Groups are limited to 8 participants. We do not have a personal sharing time during these classes, although some sharing of insights from practice are helpful for one another. Having time to meditate with others is always a wonderful experience. The series is divided into Part I, Part II, and Part III and is loosely based on The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Mindfulness of Body, Mindfulness of Feeling, Mindfulness of Mind and Mindfulness of Principles. Part I of the series is appropropriate for people with no meditation experience as well as for those who practice or who have practiced meditation or mindfulness in some form. Part I is a prerequisite for Part II, Part II for Part III. Monthly day retreats can be a good way to support your practice. These retreats are donation-based and are located in Cobden at Center For Lost Arts.
I offer personal & private Mindful Living sessions (details below)
Mindful Living begins with a space created between you & your guide or companion - in this case, me :)
I offer a space for people of all faith traditions, beliefs & walks of life. ~ Bonnie
You may initially enter into this relationship..........
* to share hopes, struggles, doubts & losses
* to discern & make difficult choices
* to become more mindful of & attentive to your daily life & interactions
* to integrate meditation & mindfulness practices into your life
When & where do we meet? How often? How much?.......
We have have a variety of options as to where we can meet. I am available to meet at my retreat place in Cobden - a nice space for meditation, walking and sitting or my office in Carbondale. I am also happy to meet at a location of your choosing and share our session out in nature walking. You decide. There is an extra $15 charge to meet in my Carbondale office. I am willing to do partial barter for work in the gardens at the retreat house. We'll discuss what works best for you and be flexible as needed.
Normally, we meet once a month, but this may vary. Email communication is encouraged between sessions, especially during periods of intense change or preparation. My suggested fee is $50 for individuals who wish to commit to ongoing Mindful Living sessions. Sessions are 1 - 1 1/2 hrs and include 15 - 30 minutes of meditation guidance if desired. I am available to meet for a one-time session for a suggested fee of $60 per individual and $75 per couple. A one-time session for a child or teen is FREE. If accompanied by a parent, the cost is $60.
After one year of monthly sessions, I offer a 24 hour overnight retreat at the Homestead Retreat & Gardens in Cobden, FREE of charge.
Note: If you are interested specifically in having sessions of guidance around establishing a meditation practice and using mindfulness tools in your daily life, I offer a Mindfulness & Meditation Series every season. If you would prefer to take this series privately, that can be arranged. We will discuss the best times and days for you. The cost will be the same as a Mindful Living Session. I am also available to work with a group at your place of work, worship or gathering. Please CONTACT me if you are interested in this option.
Please contact me if you would like to talk more, ask questions or set up an appointment.
I offer the Mindfulness & Meditation Series for those wishing to explore meditation and mindfulness practices. Groups are limited to 8 participants. We do not have a personal sharing time during these classes, although some sharing of insights from practice are helpful for one another. Having time to meditate with others is always a wonderful experience. The series is divided into Part I, Part II, and Part III and is loosely based on The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Mindfulness of Body, Mindfulness of Feeling, Mindfulness of Mind and Mindfulness of Principles. Part I of the series is appropropriate for people with no meditation experience as well as for those who practice or who have practiced meditation or mindfulness in some form. Part I is a prerequisite for Part II, Part II for Part III. Monthly day retreats can be a good way to support your practice. These retreats are donation-based and are located in Cobden at Center For Lost Arts.
I offer personal & private Mindful Living sessions (details below)
Mindful Living begins with a space created between you & your guide or companion - in this case, me :)
I offer a space for people of all faith traditions, beliefs & walks of life. ~ Bonnie
You may initially enter into this relationship..........
* to share hopes, struggles, doubts & losses
* to discern & make difficult choices
* to become more mindful of & attentive to your daily life & interactions
* to integrate meditation & mindfulness practices into your life
When & where do we meet? How often? How much?.......
We have have a variety of options as to where we can meet. I am available to meet at my retreat place in Cobden - a nice space for meditation, walking and sitting or my office in Carbondale. I am also happy to meet at a location of your choosing and share our session out in nature walking. You decide. There is an extra $15 charge to meet in my Carbondale office. I am willing to do partial barter for work in the gardens at the retreat house. We'll discuss what works best for you and be flexible as needed.
Normally, we meet once a month, but this may vary. Email communication is encouraged between sessions, especially during periods of intense change or preparation. My suggested fee is $50 for individuals who wish to commit to ongoing Mindful Living sessions. Sessions are 1 - 1 1/2 hrs and include 15 - 30 minutes of meditation guidance if desired. I am available to meet for a one-time session for a suggested fee of $60 per individual and $75 per couple. A one-time session for a child or teen is FREE. If accompanied by a parent, the cost is $60.
After one year of monthly sessions, I offer a 24 hour overnight retreat at the Homestead Retreat & Gardens in Cobden, FREE of charge.
Note: If you are interested specifically in having sessions of guidance around establishing a meditation practice and using mindfulness tools in your daily life, I offer a Mindfulness & Meditation Series every season. If you would prefer to take this series privately, that can be arranged. We will discuss the best times and days for you. The cost will be the same as a Mindful Living Session. I am also available to work with a group at your place of work, worship or gathering. Please CONTACT me if you are interested in this option.
Please contact me if you would like to talk more, ask questions or set up an appointment.
