Focusing the Lens of Positivity!

where neuroscience, mindful practice & your creativity collide

Illustrative journaling is a skillful way to develop joy even if you feel there’s not an artistic bone in your body! Through the practice of paying attention to your life in small but significant ways based on neuroscience, practical mindfulness skills, and tapping into your creativity you can begin to see life through a different lens and reinforce all the positive things already happening right where you are!

In this 6-week series we will explore the evolutionary brain, our inherent negativity bias, and practical ways to rewire the brain and shift toward seeing life, your life, through a lens of authentic positivity.

Each class will include a short guided meditation, instruction, practical techniques to focus on authentic positivity, and an opportunity to connect with others. Optional practices to support our class time will be offered weekly.

Join me for this informative, virtual, creative journey! All artistic abilities welcome! Feel free to contact me for additional information at mindfulnessinpractice@rochester.rr.com

TIME FRAME: Classes meet on Monday evenings from 6:00 – 7:45. We may end a few minutes early but will never run late! This session begins January 19 and will continue through March 2 (with no class on February 16). Outside of our time together plan on an hour or two outside of class to work on your weekly assignment (which, of course, is optional but encouraged).

COST: $60. This class is meant to be inclusive so please contact Mary if there is financial hardship for you at this time but you would like to join a session. Minimum enrollment 6; Maximum 10. 50% discount if you’ve already taken the class and are joining us for a refresher!

SUPPLIES: You’ll need a blank-page journal, colored pencils, and a black fine point marker for class. You can choose other mediums and materials. You may also want a separate notebook for our in-class discussions. Once you’ve registered I’ll send out more information and links to what I’ve used in the past.

READY TO REGISTER? Click here.

What participants are saying….

“I truly loved how you facilitated an open space where people were welcome to be vulnerable. I felt comfortable and it was obvious that other people felt the same way. Showing us pages of your journal was helpful and fun. It was nice to see some samples. I like how you shared a method of finding simple pictures and borders, because most of us weren’t artsy by nature!”