Just back from my regular Monday night meditation group (Hove Zen and Mindfulness group). We took some time to talk and listen and the idea came up of Heartfulness. The focus on cultivating greater presence and ability to be 'in the moment' without judgement through the practice of Mindfulness has recieved a great deal of mainstream attention in the UK in recent months - the most high profile example probably being the breakthrough report Be Mindful(i cant get the link to work for some reason but go to the Be Mindful website if interested) that has led to deep change in the thinking around support for folks with a range of Mental Health issues.
So, I wonder what Heartfulness would create - maybe something like empathy, sensitivity, generosity, compassion, unlimited love, joy. My lovely friend Jackie who is helping us at Frameworks 4 Change to think about 'Well Being' has such strong intention around this open hearted way of life.
Dheeresh, our meditation teacher had just spent the weekend wondering about the subject of 'How to be kind' with a group of meditators.
All of this is telling me that the work we are thinking about must place the heart firmly at its centre....of course, where else could it be?! Lovely!
I would love to hear what the idea of heartfulness makes you feel or think
Andy
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Frameworks 4 Change lives the values of equality to create togetherness in the lives of people who are too often kept separate. The focus of our work has been with children and adults with learning disabilities and we now also work with older people, particularly with dementia, and people with mental health issues. We are inviting a radical shift - from separation and loneliness to compassion and togetherness.
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