Vowing Not To Burn Out

November 25th (2018)

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Meditators in particular face the contradiction of burn out. When we begin to tune in to the vast suffering in this world, and when we commit to offering ourselves towards the practice of creating a society that can support dignity and joy, we may become overwhelmed. We may respond to the vastness of the task we have taken up by working so hard that we collapse, or we might become dispirited, or angry at others who aren’t working as hard as we are. People who experience harms because of social relations of oppression - in terms of race, class, disability, gender, sexuality, immigration status, and more - often experience this danger more acutely, for a whole range of reasons. In a recent article, Mushim Ikeda says that we who care about this world might do well to take a “vow not to burn out.” In this retreat, we’ll discuss what this provocation might mean for us. How can we take care of ourselves in order to take care of the world and all the beings in it? 

With a combination of deep sitting meditation, gentle engagement exercises, and time for reflection, this day-long retreat offers a time for us to rejuvenate and to set practices to avoid burnout and cultivate inspiration in our lives.

If you are also attending the Renew and Restore Yoga & Meditation Retreat, the suggested cost for this program is $25.

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