Comments From Lifetime Learning Centre Workshop April 27, 2018
What was the most meaningful aspect of the workshop?
- To realize I am on the right track
- Being in the moment
- Jason’s mindfulness/meditation knowledge & his presentation
- I can change my behavior
- Being present solves many challenges, curious, let it be, non-judgmental
- Much easier than meditation with the breathing replacing need for mantra. Also the focus on non-judgement of passing thoughts. Let it be. Mindfulness is a skill to be learned
- Going away with the knowledge that, with personal effort, it is possible to be mindful
- Learning the difference between mindfulness and meditation
- “Pause” button
- Defining Mindfulness
- Helpful explanations and examples
What tools or strategies from the workshop can you apply immediately to your life situation?
- Meditation/breathing techniques
- Breath
- Breathing, observing
- Deep breathing, watching the raging river
- Watching situations from a distance (without wading in) may be more peaceful, leading to self-care
- Planning to proactive with daughter every morning to start the day
- Meditation exercises
- Better listening, better communication, be calmer in the moment
- The breathing & you can drift to meditate
- Breathing – Thinking about responding versus reacting
- Practice “Let it Be” – watch things float away
- Breathing Technique
Other comments on the handouts, materials, location, or facilitator?
- Very good
- Very good
- All relevant, influencing, information very useful Jason is easy to understand (awesome), extremely interesting I would like to learn much more
- Jason is a delight – energetic & humorous, fun-loving, engaging & handouts are great. Very enjoyable & useful two hours
- Facilitator was very knowledgeable and attention-grabbing
- Everything worked for me – Thank you
- Liked the idea of online material
- Very worthwhile
