With a rich meditation practice influenced by Buddhist traditions, Jean-Sébastien Brettes, a certified mindfulness teacher, facilitates a space where self-awareness becomes the pathway. Join us for April’s Wellness Wednesday and explore a deeper understanding of a mindfulness practice that cuts through stress and confusion by mindfully directing attention. This session is designed to guide participants in leveraging the RAIN technique and the five meditation hindrances to embark on a journey of self-discovery, aligning with the principle of humility, which is the founding block of all virtues and true wisdom.
“In meditation, one never fails. A distracted mind presents an opportunity to delve into the nature of our thoughts and, in the process, gain a profound understanding of our patterns of thinking, which is vital for spiritual, ethical, and moral growth” says Brettes.
His approach reflects both virtues and flaws, considering them equally important in the pursuit of personal development and ethical decision-making. The RAIN technique - Recognizing what is happening, Allowing life to be just as it is, Investigate inner experience with kindness, and Non-Identification – offers a structured approach to mindfully navigate through meditation’s obstacles and beyond the mat, into life’s challenges. When this is integrated with an understanding of the five meditation hindrances - Sensual Desire, Ill-will, Doubt, Sloth-Topor, and Restlessness/Worry – participants will discover a comprehensive toolkit for self-exploration and spiritual growth.
Aligned with our existing programs Insight Sundays and Knowledge Fridays, which provide insight into the creative processes of artists and the lives of community leaders, respectively, Wellness Wednesdays encourages attendees to position themselves as dynamic conduits of energy and creativity.