Spiritual Friendship Group - New England

In a second part in the series "Practicing Happiness" we are going to practice doing improv games together as a group. Those who want to take part will practice with the group doing lighthearted improv games. Those who want to have a laugh without being part of the game are welcomed to attend.

Those who have never done improv games might be surprised to find out that there is a strong spiritual connection to improv. As an improv actor you need to say yes to whatever the situation is. So, the first rule of improv is "Saying Yes". Then without hesitation you would need to add your piece. The second rule to improv is "Yes and....". Normally we are in our heads and cannot react quickly, but in an improv game there is no time to go through the normal convoluted process of thinking about the situation, instead you need to just say the first response that arises.

In the end, the process of improv games teaches us to be more spontaneous, less fearful, more intuitive and operate in the moment all of which align nicely with a highly aware state.

In this session we will be led by Cynthia in a guided relaxation and meditation. We'll listen to a poem for inspiration and write to a prompt.

The process of meditation can open us to our feelings, memories, dreams and intuitions. Meditating and writing in the company of others can be a way to express ourselves more openly and fully.

This is meant to be a comfortable and safe space for writing whatever wants to emerge from you. Sharing your writing is optional and guidelines for feedback will be clearly established, so that feedback is supportive and appreciative.

Cynthia is a clinical social worker who leads Meditation and Meditation and Writing groups in various settings. She is devoted to her meditation practice, to teaching others meditation, and to sharing her love of writing and poetry.