Guided meditation: Broken relationships with religion

Many people in the west have a strained relationship with religion, with churches feeling unwelcoming or close-minded. But we still crave spiritual experiences, the experience of something greater than ourselves, and the safety and support of that something. This week we'll discuss our experiences with religion and I'll lead a guided session in reconnecting to the god or gods of your choosing. It involves simply praying to god and asking to feel his or her support, and then leaving space to be receptive to whatever happens. Reconnect with unconditional love and support, which is available to all of us at any time, simply by asking.

Chairs are available for up to 15 people, or you can bring a mat or cushion if you prefer. We might sit outside in the shaded patio area if the weather is nice.

In these hour and a half sessions, I will guide us through sitting practice on a different theme each week. Themes will include:

What is your true nature? (hint, you are good)
Compassion in a world on fire
Awakening: what is it, how do you get there?
Digital divide: why in-person community matters
Meditation for neurodivergent minds: no willpower required
Full healing of trauma: no dream too big.

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Your instructor:

I’m Lindsay Kriebel, an instructor (skt. acharya) with Open Heart Sangha. I’ve practiced with Open Heart for going on 5 years, following 10 years of throwing every self-help solution I could find at addiction, depression, and social anxiety. It’s taken me this long to see that complex problems can’t be solved by more overthinking. Simple solutions like developing compassion for myself and others work exactly because they are so basic. When I’m not seeking spiritual realization, I’m a librarian, seeking information for law students at the University of Arizona.

Donations welcome! First time free.