We hold these meditation sessions because we needed a space like this ourselves—a place to practice mindfulness without religious teachings, without new-age fluff, and with practical tools for genuine self-connection and growth.
Why Mindfulness?
Because most of us spend our days anywhere but in the present.
Our society is designed to distract us. We’re taught to think ahead, prepare for disaster, and not to repeat mistakes.
Meanwhile, corporations, media, and big pharma benefit financially from keeping our attention focused on what’s next, what’s missing, or what needs fixing. Everywhere we turn, there are words, images, and advice shaping how we think- often without us realizing it.
Focusing on the future or reflecting on the past has its place. Planning and making sense of what’s happened help us thrive. But when these habits take over, the present moment slips by unnoticed, quietly taking its benefits with it.
Practicing mindfulness is a deliberate choice to push back against distractions and choose ourselves.
What Is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness isn’t about achieving perfection or silencing our thoughts. It’s about noticing when our minds wander and gently bringing them back to the present, over and over. It’s not reserved for experts—it’s for anyone willing to try.
Often, mindfulness brings discomfort to the surface—not because it creates pain, but because it reveals what’s already there. In avoiding pain, we carry it with us, unseen but heavy. Through mindfulness, we learn that while pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice.
We don’t practice to escape discomfort—we practice to see things as they are and meet them with presence. Mindfulness doesn’t give us new eyes—it helps us finally see what’s been here all along.
It’s not about waiting for something magical to happen. It’s about showing up, again and again, and letting mindfulness do its work.
Why Practice Together?
Practicing together keeps us accountable. It helps us sit through discomfort, resist distractions, and stay engaged—especially when it feels difficult. Meditating alone can be isolating, but in a group, we remind each other that effort itself is enough.
In The News:
The Research on Mindfulness
Mindfulness reshapes the brain's attentional networks.
A neurobiologist explains how meditation physically changes the brain, strengthening focus and emotional regulation.
Mindfulness transforms the brain, helping fight depression.
Harvard researchers explore how mindfulness practice can reshape neural pathways, offering real benefits for those struggling with depression.
Mindfulness impacts mental health by reducing reactivity, rumination, and worry:
This research review highlights how mindfulness helps break cycles of overthinking and emotional reactivity, supporting better mental well-being.
Mindfulness meditation may benefit immunity and aging.
Research suggests that mindfulness can positively impact immune function and slow biological aging.