Contemplative & Reflective Meditation — Sunday, November 9, 2025
Turn quiet attention toward life’s big questions—compassion, impermanence, purpose—and let insight emerge from within. This two‑hour gathering blends guided reflection, silent contemplation, and gentle discussion, drawing on wisdom traditions from Buddhism to Stoic philosophy to deepen understanding and cultivate heartfelt awareness.
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✧ Session Flow (2 hours)
Time Segment What to Expect
0:00 – 0:10 Welcome & Introductions Centering breath, meet the group, set collective intention.
0:10 – 0:20 Contemplative Practice Overview & Group Agreements Historical roots, benefits, confidentiality & respectful listening guidelines.
0:20 – 0:30 Choosing Your Reflection Theme Brief teaching on compassion, impermanence, gratitude. Participants select one focus.
0:30 – 0:50 Guided Contemplative Meditation Instructor‑led inquiry and visualization around chosen theme.
0:50 – 1:00 Debrief & Stretch Break Initial impressions, gentle movement, hydration.
1:00 – 1:25 Silent Reflection & Journaling 25‑minute quiet time to sit, write, or sketch emerging insights.
1:25 – 1:35 Sharing & Discussion Optional “popcorn” shares: discoveries, questions, next steps.
1:35 – 2:00 Q&A, Take‑Home Practices & Closing Blessing Daily reflection prompts, recommended texts, collective gratitude bow.
✧ Why Attend?
Deepen self‑understanding — Use focused inquiry to reveal hidden beliefs and open new perspectives.
Cultivate compassion — Reflective focus on kindness strengthens empathy toward self and others.
Anchor wisdom texts — Bring spiritual or philosophical teachings from theory into lived experience.
Creative breakthroughs — Journaling during calm contemplation often sparks fresh ideas and solutions.
✧ Logistics & Registration
Session format: in person at Uplifted Studio, inside Belleza Health & Beauty Spa (115 N 21st Street, Saint Helens, OR 97051) and live via Zoom. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early—on‑site or online—to settle in with your journal and writing tools.
Registration: $15, required by 11:59 PM on November 8, 2025 (the night before). Zoom links will be emailed a few hours prior to start time.
Bring a notebook or sketchpad, pen, comfortable clothing, and an open, curious mind. I look forward to exploring the still, reflective space with you!
— Hillary Cobb, Ph.D.
Metaphysician & Reiki Master • Uplifted Studio
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