Now available: 'The Second Half' and the Inspiration Gift
In recent months Joost has been working on a series about practicing in daily life after a retreat. As of today, the result is available: 'The Second Half'. In addition, starting today you have the option to gift an In-depth series to a friend. This and more in this Christmas newsletter.
'The Second Half' – Available now
Over time, how do we ensure that the retreat is not just a memory, but an inspiration for our life path? How do we at home water the seeds of attention, wisdom and compassion that were sown during the retreat?
Integrating the exercise into daily life is not easy. There is no blueprint for continuing the practice, but there are aspects that support you and can be practiced in a playful way.
This In-depth series not only provides this support and inspiration during the first 6 weeks after a retreat, but can also be followed later if you want to give meditation a place in your life again. In addition, you keep access to the guided meditations, exercise suggestions and introductions to the themes.
- In-depth series by Joost van den Heuvel Rijnders in collaboration with meditation teachers Mirjam Schild, Bart van Melik, Frits Koster, Chris Grijns, Maarten Olthof, Riët Aarsse and Zohair Elabd.
- Suitable for anyone who has ever done a retreat and can use tools for continuing the practice in the retreat of life.
- 7 themes – for more than 6 weeks and beyond – View it in advance first theme 'Immediately after returning home' >
- More information & get started right away: 30now.nl/second-half
🎁 Inspiration Gift
A Chinese proverb talks about the power of friendship and giving. If a friend is hungry we can give a fish, but even better is a fishing rod. The recipient can then fish himself and also provide food in the future. Once we have experienced how helpful and supportive meditation is, we would like to give this inspiration to others as well.
But how do you teach mindfulness, wisdom and compassion? You can tell about it, but it is even better to give an In-depth series so that your friend can get started and can 'fish' for inspiration, support and practical guidelines for meditation. Your friend can get started with this at a self-chosen time and at his own pace!
With this thought we have it Inspiration Gift to be ready. Gift a friend an In-Depth Series and add a personal message for the recipient.
In addition, you can send it when it suits you best, for example on Christmas Day or Boxing Day?
View & give Inspiration Gift >
“Compassion for All AGES” – January 27
How can we deepen our practice of compassion and interact more healthily with ourselves, with each other and with the Earth as a whole?
The 6-week course period is from January 27 to March 3, 2023.
'Living with Dying' – January 5
- What really matters in my life?
- Can a lived awareness of impermanence be an invitation to live this precious, sometimes painful life to the fullest?
- How do I deal with fear of the death of myself or loved ones?
- How is death and dying viewed in Buddhism?
- How do I actually want to live 'between now…… and then'?
The 4-week course period is from January 5 to January 31, 2023.
Live and replay tip
Sunday evening December 18 is one Live Reading with Dick Verstegen and Misha Beliën with the subject: 'Being a monk today'.
Misha and Dick put their previous conversation about the Zen monkship, which started on November 27, XNUMX.
As an extension of the lecture, a viewing tip: De documentary by Misha: 'Monk today':
In his first year as a Zen monk, Misha searches for a suitable form for his contemporary monkhood and how he can go to great lengths for more connection in the world.
For Christmas 🎄
In many places the Christmas tree is decorated and there may be time for a good book or a nice movie. The last two weeks of 2022 have arrived. Often a festive time, but also difficult and heavy for many. During the Christmas days we wish each other peace and all the best. The days around Christmas also invite extra stillness and reflection.
30NOW facilitates with a extra full program the way in. The way in is the way to the heart. We go on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day live! We hope that you will find your way to 30NOW to meditate and reflect with many others. Welcome!
May you and all your loved ones be happy and live in peace.
May there be peace and security in the world.
