Togetherness

“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” 

Jack Kerouac

A cloud in the sky

A cat on the rooftop,

A tree changing her outfit

As fall pulls leaves

To the ground

Gravity.

A child smiling in the park

A dog fetching the ball

A handshake

A hug

Togetherness.

A cane supporting the balance

A gaze turned inward

A whisper saying: I love you

A fountain waiting for the winter snow

Pause.

Clean your bowl

Serve your friend

Take a breath

Release

Make it simple.

Now. 

We are out of luck for retreats and silence. We couldn't go to Qingdao without difficulties to come back to Beijing, we moved the retreat to Changping and the event is cancelled... I crave togetherness, especially now that I have bought my ticket for 19th November. Winter is coming and I will embrace it in Europe.

Have you ever felt a sense of being called to do something or go somewhere and you don't even know why but you simply know you have to do it?

To bring a gentle closure for BMC space in 2022, we invite you to join us in Chaoyang park 2.30pm on Saturday 5th November for a session with Laura and Evoke Awareness in Nature, followed by Sunday session at BMC 9.30am - 2.30pm for Mindful Living session. 

Price: 400rmb (includes practice circles and lunch we will make at BMC)

Contact me via WeChat for details

Next Steps

While I am away, we will meet online on Wednesday evenings for the Circles of Compassion. The circle will be open at 8pm China time and will close at 9pm. This circle has been active for three years now, as a space for participants of Mindful Self-Compassion program participants to stay connected with the practice. The circle is opening to wider audience hoping we can remain connected and spread compassion inside-out.

BMC Coaches

Beijing-based coaches Charlene, Laura and Julia continue to support communities in their circles. Charlene is working with educators, parents and teens, Julia is supporting teens and teachers and Laura invites you all to join her in Chaoyang park for mindfulness in Nature. 

Looking for a coach? Find out more about BMC coaches on our Find-A-Coach directory