Meditation
Meditation is an active and conscious practice which brings us fully into the present moment. In a world that can be rushed, chaotic and at times overwhelming, our meditation practice gives us access to pause, reconnect with our breath and simply arrive into this now moment. It is through meditation that we deepen awareness and reconnect with the essential truth of our being. By relaxing and soothing the day to day physical and emotional tension we can all carry around, we find our hearts suddenly opening and softening. It is from this space of acceptance, non-judgment and self-compassion that we extend this calming energy out into the world around us. By doing so, as with the butterfly effect, we create a shift in the world and contribute to healing on a personal, inter-species, communal and global level.
I have organized both the Providence Gay Men's Yoga and Meditation Group as well as a Providence Lesbian's Meditation and Intimacy Awareness Group Meetup Groups. No prior meditation experience is required, just a willingness to allow life to be your meditation practice and teacher. It's a wonderful way to meet others who share similar interests, outside of a bar setting. Click the appropriate link below to join our group and then simply RSVP to attend one of our ongoing sessions.
Regardless of level of experience, come join us. Look what folks are saying about our meditation groups.
| It was a great experience. Tom's guided meditation was extremely beneficial and his leadership of the group was beyond superb. He created a very comfortable, non-threatening and peaceful space for us to practice in. The group dynamic was wonderful." Robert |
| Very comfortable, safe space. there was no right or wrong. there just "was". looking forward to next time. I will just keep breathing till then." - Hillary |
| As always, my experience with Tom and my fellow meditators was fantastic!! I left that room in a much better place then when I entered!" Joseph |
| Really great- Tom was a great too!" - Tracey |
| Tom's guided meditations are consistantly great!!" - Tedd |
| Tom gave so very much of himself to this experience, as he always does! He brings so much knowledge and creates such a peaceful atmosphere! Again, the men who gathered for this meditation session were warm, accepting, kind, sharing and genuinely friendly. I will greatly miss being a part of the group, for at least the next 6 - 8 weeks, as I recover from shoulder surgery and will be unable to drive." - Bob |
| Thanks Tom! That was great!" - Felice |
| I went in with an open mind not knowing what to expect, and I came out feeling relaxed and more at peace” - Larry |
| “Thanks, Tom. I was in such a great mood after the meditation, I was literally singing.” - Deenie |
| Very welcoming and safe environment. Also realized that what I was not the only who had the same feeling and thoughts about meditation. Looking forward to our next meet up!” - Sam |
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