An Invitation to Feel the Joy of Connection with Judith Lardner and Padme Nina Livingstone

Experience our interdependence

through

dialogue supported by meditation

Our Time Together

1. Silent Meditation

Quietly sitting in openness. Breathing... and wondering, what’s going on within?

2. Sharing-Speaking-Reflection Time

Taking turns, we share what’s alive in us (How do I feel? What am I thinking?) with the group. Listening to each other from our hearts, we speak what we think we heard from one(1)person in the circle. Reflecting, and remembering there’s nothing to fix, we simply speak the best words we have in the moment, offering the other person the value, beauty, and perfection of their presence.

3. Closing

During a final go ‘round, we share whatever our evening’s experience
has brought us. We finish with five (5) minutes of silence.

Judith has eight years experience learning and practicing NVC (Nonviolent Communication, based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, PhD.) and two years experience teaching NVC. She has a BA in Transpersonal Psychology and is in the process of completing a MA in Liberal Studies with a focus on communication. Judith has worked in communication research, and also as a potter. At present, Judith loves the work of teaching NVC.

Padme Livingstone has been offering private awareness meditation and self-inquiry guidance for over ten years. Currently, she also has an evening meditation class at Balance Acupuncture and Wellness Center in East Rochester. Padme is new to NVC. She is excited about bringing this Sitting and Speaking Mindfully practice to the community with Judith because it brings alive Padme’s dream of a world where we truly hear each other, connect deeply, and learn to live joyfully.

A few words from Jude...

“Reflection is a particular type of dialog that holds as its intention, appreciation of the other. It occurs in the act of encounter, and is to be understood with this encounter at its center. Acting out of receptivity, one holds oneself open to what the other may say and then, to the best of one’s ability in that moment, speaks or “reflects” back what was heard. Using this practice contributes to the creation of life-serving interpersonal relationships.

I’m delighted to arrive at this place where my creativity and communication skills work together. It’s my intuitive sense that this particular practice can contribute to life serving relationships.”

And from Padme...

“We cannot help but notice the mess our world is in. Our deepest desires for peace and justice are often overshadowed by the pain and despair we feel, both in our relationships, as well as for our global community. We may think that all living things are completely interdependent and yet not have an authentic, grounded experience of that fact.

Deepening my relationship with self and others has shown me how important it is to learn more loving communication skills. I believe that it is possible to create a world where we can connect with each other respectfully, with compassion and gratitude.

A reflection practice, supported by meditation, provides us the opportunity to directly experience our interdependence. I feel joyful about a shared opportunity to authentically connect with each other in a way that creates and supports a life sustaining world. Please join us.”

Every Monday Evening
(Beginning May 21st)
7:30-9pm
Padme and Bill Livingstone’s home in Penfield
Donations* joyfully received

For information and directions contact Padme (585) 381-2093
padme@healingwithawareness.com

*All donations to benefit the local Nonviolent Communication community.