May(k) It Count

A month of mindfulness-based self-care offerings

Have you given yourself an opportunity to stop and smell the roses this Spring? Have you spent time outdoors simply enjoying the changes in the weather and the scenery? Have you enjoyed deep moments of connection with friends and loved ones? Have you savored the miracle of life that makes itself so clearly evident at this time of year?

InStill is dedicating the month of May – Mental Health Awareness Month – to self-care. We are offering over 70 events and activities designed to give you as much access to self-care as possible.

Because self-care isn’t just about you. Self-care is about the people around you and the world you live in, because when you start to take care of you, it becomes much easier – necessary, even – to take care of your environment. Want to be surrounded by happy people? Give them reasons to be happy. Want to live safely and comfortably? Foster conditions that make that more possible. It starts with you and it ends with all of us.

How is your mindful self-care going?

Join in the conversation in our online community.

The events and activities we are offering, like everything we do, are primarily offered free of charge. We make our offerings free to all members of the public, whenever possible, to support our vision of Cultivating a Mindful World for All.

And our work to create and host such events is not free for us: we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which means that we exist primarily through charitable giving. Your donations help us continue to exist and to thrive, and to be able to offer meditation and mindfulness programs every day of the calendar year.

We are excited to announce a $7,000 matching challenge from a longtime supporter, who will match you—dollar for dollar—for the first $7,000 raised in this campaign!

All are welcome to attend our offerings. Your support will help us continue to keep as many of them as possible free to attend, so they are accessible to all peoples and groups.

Here’s what’s available to you throughout May. Please join us as often as you can!

Please note that all events are in Eastern time.

Today

Abingdon InSpire

Jubilee House 822 East Main St, Abingdon, VA, United States

We look forward to joining you for Monday evening InSpire [...]

Abingdon InSpire

June 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you looking to find greater peace and clarity in your life?

We invite you to join our weekly Monday evening InSpire mindfulness gathering at Jubilee House in Abingdon, where we come together to practice mindfulness, meditation, and share our experiences in a welcoming and supportive environment.

What to Expect:

  • Discussions on mindfulness techniques and their benefits
  • Guided group mindfulness and meditation
  • A supportive community to share your journey with

Whether you’re new to mindfulness or have been practicing for years, our group is open to all. Come as you are, and let’s journey together towards greater awareness and inner peace.

There is no cost to attend, though we ask participants to help defray the cost of facility rental by making a $5 goodwill offering at each meeting.

For more details, contact Joseph Taylor:

If you have never before registered to attend one of our InSpire gatherings, please use the toggle below to register. Thank you!

Please consider supporting us in our efforts to host these gatherings and to cultivate a mindful world for all.

SUPPORT INSPIRE

Which InSpire gatherings are you interested in?

Your Facilitators

For questions, call 540-227-6377 or email admin@instillmindfulness.org.

Tuesday Daily Meditation

July 1 @ 8:00 am - 8:45 am

InStill is delighted to offer free online meditations every morning at 8am, with a different teacher each day.

While each 40- to 45-minute session is unique in its own way, they all feature an opportunity to connect with other participants and the teacher.

On Tuesdays Rev. Brad Dulaney leads contemplative prayer—practices rooted in ancient, contemplative Christianity, and branching into the perennial tradition. This silent prayer—open to people of faith and no faith—invites them to find the grace of desert wisdom amid their daily living.

Join the Daily Meditations at this Zoom link. RSVP to receive reminders and/or add these to your calendar at this event link.

And please consider giving to InStill so we can keep offering these meditations and much more as we cultivate a mindful world for all.

Your Teacher

For questions, call 540-227-6377 or email admin@instillmindfulness.org.

InSpired Elders NRV

July 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

InSpired, not expired!

We look forward to joining you for InSpired Elders NRV at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, where we’ll share our practices, and discuss how our practices relate to our lives.

InSpired Elders provides an opportunity to build deep connection – with ourselves, one another, and the wider community – through mindfully discussing concerns and issues that are relevant to what can often be the deepest stage of life.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!

For more details, contact Jamie McReynolds:

We also encourage you to join the InSpired Elders space in our online community, where you can continue the discussion outside of the weekly gathering.

If you have never before registered to attend one of our InSpire gatherings, please use the toggle below to register. Thank you!

Please consider supporting us in our efforts to host these gatherings and to cultivate a mindful world for all.

SUPPORT INSPIRE

Which InSpire gatherings are you interested in?

Your Facilitator

For questions, call 540-227-6377 or email admin@instillmindfulness.org.

Tuesday InSpire online

July 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

We look forward to joining you for Tuesday InSpire online, which you can access through this Zoom link.

Attending an online mindfulness gathering provides a supportive space to cultivate presence, reduce stress, and deepen self-awareness through guided practice and shared experiences. Engaging with a like-minded community fosters connection, encouragement, and inspiration to integrate mindfulness into daily life.

This is our way of building deep connection – with ourselves, one another, and the wider community.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!

For more details, contact Constantine Georgiou:

If you have never before registered to attend one of our InSpire gatherings, please use the toggle below to register. Thank you!

Please consider supporting us in our efforts to host these gatherings and to cultivate a mindful world for all.

SUPPORT INSPIRE

Which InSpire gatherings are you interested in?

Your Facilitator

For questions, call 540-227-6377 or email admin@instillmindfulness.org.

Wednesday Daily Meditation

July 2 @ 8:00 am - 8:45 am

InStill is delighted to offer free online meditations every morning at 8am, with a different teacher each day.

While each 40- to 45-minute session is unique in its own way, they all feature an opportunity to connect with other participants and the teacher.

On Wednesdays, Dr. Alan Forrest shares “heart-smiling” practices designed to help minimize negative emotions toward yourself and others, that foster a mental state of kindness, love, and compassion. The weekly emphasis alternates between gratitude, loving kindness, joy and equanimity.

Join the Daily Meditations at this Zoom link. RSVP to receive reminders and/or add these to your calendar at this event link.

And please consider giving to InStill so we can keep offering these meditations and much more as we cultivate a mindful world for all.

Your Teacher

For questions, call 540-227-6377 or email admin@instillmindfulness.org.

Pulaski InSpire hybrid gathering

July 2 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

We look forward to joining you for Wednesday afternoon InSpire at the InStill Center for Wellbeing in Pulaski and online via Zoom.

Pulaski InSpire provides an opportunity for people of all levels of experience to develop their understanding of contemplative practice and its benefits. No matter where you are on your mindfulness journey, this gathering meets you where you’re at and gives you the opportunity to explore the practice with a welcoming and inquisitive community.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!

This is a hybrid gathering. If you can’t make it to Pulaski, please join us via Zoom by clicking on this link.

For more details, contact Jamie Reygle:

If you have never before registered to attend one of our InSpire gatherings, please use the toggle below to register. Thank you!

Please consider supporting us in our efforts to host these gatherings and to cultivate a mindful world for all.

SUPPORT INSPIRE

Which InSpire gatherings are you interested in?

Your Facilitator

For questions, call 540-227-6377 or email admin@instillmindfulness.org.

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  1. Inge T April 30, 2023 at 9:55 am - Reply

    What a FABULOUS May Line Up! XO

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