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In reply to the discussion: Meditation group going well [View all]

JudyM

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4. I thought so too before we created a group. But it generally attracts people who are seeking
Sun Nov 6, 2016, 09:48 AM
Nov 2016

a similar environment and rise to the occasion. Over the several years we've been doing it there've only a couple people who fit your description who have joined us, and they have dropped out.

We have all found that the benefits of meeting far outweigh other minor irritations (which are opportunities for reflection and insight, for bette or for worse). You really get a deeper view of our shared humanity in the mini mindful sharing that accompanies the meditation. And it feels very supportive to meditate together over time...

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