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SUMMARY:The Art Of Meaning Making - Finding Hidden Value In The Story Of Your Life
DESCRIPTION:After 31 years of exploring the world of personal growth\, I can confidently say that there is one skill I’ve acquired that has served me more than anything else. \nIt’s the skill that has allowed me to: \n– Untangle the confusing events and themes of my childhood \n– Find lightness and freedom in places where I was deeply stuck \n– Develop a kind of emotional & cognitive agility I never knew was possible \n– Help others become free in ways that were surprising to us both \nThat skill is the art of meaning making. \nWhat is that exactly? It’s the ability to see multiple “truths” inside the same situation. It’s the ability to create meaning around a particular event or memory in a way that moves you forward in your life rather than keeping you stuck. \nTO ME\, THIS IS ONE OF THE GOLDEN KEYS OF PERSONAL GROWTH \nMeanings come in all forms. You can have meanings around things like: \n– The story of why you are the way you are \n– Why you’ve been stuck for so long \n– Emotionally charged memories that serve as reference points for how you make decisions and live your life \n– The meaning you invest your attention into can keep you in a kind of mental prison (unable to break free\, get unstuck\, move on\, etc.). \nOr… \nMeaning can gently and elegantly open a pathway forward for you. One that has been there all along\, but was invisible to you because the meaning you were previously stuck inside of actually prevented you from seeing it. \nWhat I love about meaning making is that it’s a skill you can learn. The better you get at it\, the more you can look forward to these important benefits opening up for you: \nFirst\, you become more agile in your ability to navigate life skillfully and gracefully. You feel more capable and able to take on anything that matters to you. \nSecond\, you become antifragile. When something comes along that would diminish most people\, the skillful use of meaning making can make you stronger\, more resilient\, and transform the adversity you’re facing into a source of strength and love (for you and others). \nAND YOU CAN DO THIS WITHOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES (OR THE PEOPLE INVOLVED) NEEDING TO CHANGE \nHow would you like to learn\, explore\, and experiment with this almost magical ability… using your own life’s stories as your playground? \nIf this sounds intriguing to you\, then I invite you to come explore with us inside our experimental container. This is a container where we leave behind “I’m right” and “I know the truth”. \nInstead we explore questions that open up possibility and create space inside your mind and especially in your heart. \nIf you resonate with what you see here\, then you are welcome to join us. We’ll explore the art of deliberate meaning making together\, and then share what we discovered with each other so we can all grow in surprising\, new ways. \nHOW TO JOIN US \nWhere is it? The event is held at the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick\, MA which is a beautiful facility for an event like this. \nWhat time? We start promptly at 2:00pm and go until 4:00pm (with a break in the middle). Please plan on arriving by 1:45pm so you have time to settle in and meet the other members. I’m one of the few teachers who starts on time\, so please be sure to arrive early. \nHow much? There’s no cost to attend this event. I want to bring everyone together so we can explore meaning as a community. Just bring a willingness to share and participate with us. \nI’m looking forward to seeing you there. \nWarmly\,\nJason
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/the-art-of-meaning-making-finding-hidden-value-in-the-story-of-your-life-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Class,Dialogue,Healing,Other,Spiritual,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason McGarva":MAILTO:info@commonstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T120000
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SUMMARY:Ayahuasca and Plant Medicine (Potluck Gathering)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/ayahuasca-and-plant-medicine-potluck-gathering/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall @ Common Street\, 13 Common Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Healing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alida Moncada":MAILTO:alidamm82@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T190000
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SUMMARY:Community Yoga Class FREE
DESCRIPTION:YOGA COMMUNITY CLASS with Dr. Jen Kurz \nThis is a free offering but donations to Common Street are welcome. \nPlease register by email to doctorjenkurz@gmail.com \nYOGA: (yoga citta vrtti nirodah): Translates\, from Sanskrit\, as “the cessation of the fluctuations of mind.” Patanjali\, a great yogi sage\, defines it in his “Yoga Sutras” as the ability to direct the mind exclusively toward an object and sustain that direction\, without distractions. \nFor many westerners and Americans\, yoga practice involves particular asanas\, or mat exercises and stretches\, which build strength\, flexibility\, and balance. It may also be a way to find stillness in the mind in the effort to reach a state of focused attention and self-awareness — through guided sound\, breath\, and posture. This class will be geared towards those who are looking for a moderate to fast paced flow\, as well as a deeper understanding of the mind body connection. \nDr. Jen Kurz is a pain management physiatrist (www.doctorkurz.com for further information). \nDr. Kurz witnesses the limits of conventional care in the treatment of conditions as complex and difficult as chronic pain\, addiction\, and related mood disorders. If we lose our ability to move due to chronic pain\, we know the central and peripheral nervous systems are involved. Neurons that fire together\, wire together. Can we redirect our minds and rewire neurons towards health and wellbeing? \nYoga is a powerful healing and preventative practice for chronic\, painful physical conditions – including chronic spine and joint pain\, muscle pain\, weakness\, tightness\, and postural imbalances. Yoga may enable you to awaken to root mental causes\, conditions\, and obstacles that may be overcome with practice. Previous experience with yoga is recommended for this class.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/community-yoga-class-free/2023-06-12/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Class,Healing,Spiritual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Kurz":MAILTO:doctorjenkurz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T150000
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SUMMARY:Show & Share
DESCRIPTION:Held in a community circle format\, this event is free of charge (donations accepted) and will provide space for folks to gather face-to-face. It will be a place where people can connect in a vibe of safety\, spiritual communion\, openness\, honesty\, and non-judgement to share whatever they wish. My hope is for this to be something of a compassionate and open-hearted ‘show and tell’ for adults\, a place where the inner child can have space to play freely\, experience emotional release\, and heal through the joy of supportive human connection! \nIf you want to share feelings: fears\, joys\, and get into deep places that are often difficult in surface-level conversations\, you are welcome. If you choose to share stories\, poems\, songs\, life experiences\, you are welcome. Want to share creative emotional expression\, dance\, photo albums\, or something else that is important to you? YOU ARE WELCOME!\n—————\n-At the open and close of each meeting I will facilitate a short sound healing and guided meditation. Also\, if a few people bring instruments\, we could do a peaceful jam session at the end of the event… I’m always up for those!\n-While I don’t wish to make any topics explicitly off limits\, we will practice compassionate and respectful communication. There will be a ‘talking stick’ of some sort\, so the only ground rules will be: don’t interrupt while someone is sharing\, don’t respond directly to a share without asking permission first\, and please do not use derogatory/demeaning language or point aggressive communication/anger at anyone.\n-There is no commitment required. Come to one circle or come on a regular basis. This is not a closed or ‘regular members only’ event.\n-I will bring a limited amount of snacks.\nAnyone who wants to bring food and/or non-alcoholic beverages to share\, you welcome to do so.\n-This group will meet in the Meditation Room on the 3rd floor.\n—————\nI hope to build a supportive and connected community around this gathering\, which will be held on a recurring basis (regular recurring time open to group discussion and potentially subject to change). \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Jason at MetalionMusicOfficial@gmail.com. \n*Please note that the end time of the gathering will be organic and will flow with being in the moment on that day. 5:00pm is a loose target. Anyone who wants to come but needs to come after 3:00pm or leave before 5:00pm can feel free to do so knowing that it will be received with acceptance and grace.* \nPeace & Respect\,\nJason Karol
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/show-share-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Dialogue,Healing,Meeting
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SUMMARY:Breaking Through: Stories of Daring to Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Transformative Power of Playback Theatre! \nWe warmly invite you to join us for an interactive performance on the theme of Breaking Through: Daring to Thrive\, featuring the talented actors from True Story Theater and hosted by Common Street Spiritual Center. \nThis unique and heartfelt experience will explore our shared human need for thriving in a world that often challenges us to simply survive or settle for less. \nNow more than ever we need the courage to break through the barriers that hold us back\, whether personal\, social\, or even self-imposed. \nThis event is about you\, about us\, about every human being who dares to step into the unknown\, rise above challenges\, and embrace life. \n  \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT now and be part of this empowering experience! \nTickets: Adults – $15 advance/$20 at the door \nChildren (under 12) – $10 advance/$15 at the door \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-through-stories-of-daring-to-thrive-tickets-646684038367 \n  \nImagine an afternoon dedicated to hearing stories that echo your own. Imagine the thrill of seeing your own personal story – whether it’s filled with joy or struggle\, failure or success – come alive on the spot. Feel the camaraderie in a room full of people just like you who have dared to dream\, dared to act\, dared to thrive. \nThrough the art of creative improvisation\, using movement\, music\, song\, and dialogue\, the performers will embody and reenact the heart of each story that members of the audience share with us – however ordinary or extraordinary. \nMore than just a theatrical experience\, this is an opportunity for reflection\, exploration and connection. Whether you’re looking for a spark of inspiration\, or you’ve got a story of your own to share\, you are welcome! \nSo come witness the power of True Story Theater for yourself. We promise an afternoon filled with listening\, laughter\, a few tears and many profound moments. Prepare to be captivated! \nIt doesn’t matter if you’re part of Common Street\, a friend or family member\, new to the community\, or a True Story fan. This is an experience you won’t want to miss! \nGet your ticket now\, and join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling inspired\, moved\, and connected. \nThis event is open to the public\, and all are welcome (kids too). \nWhat is True Story Theater? \nWelcome to True Story Theater\, a magical space where real life meets the stage. We believe in the transformative power of stories shared in community. Our actors are skilled in the art of Playback Theatre\, an interactive\, improvisational approach that embraces authenticity\, promotes empathy\, and celebrates the human spirit. \nIn our world\, every experience\, every story and every voice matters. And that includes yours. We honor each person’s strength and vulnerability\, each story’s unique rhythm and right to be heard. \nAt a True Story show\, you will have the opportunity to engage with your own experiences and share them if you feel called to do so. Our actors create a reflective mirror for you to view your own experiences in a new light. \nWe encourage people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to share their stories. We all need to be reminded that our lives have value\, meaning and purpose\, and we are capable of amazing things. Your story could be just the one someone else needs to hear. We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with you. \n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Safety Measures \nEvent will be indoors. We are not requiring masks. Please feel free to wear a mask if you wish\, though. The performance space is quite large\, with plenty of room for social distancing if needed. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: (c) 2018 Peter Conlan\, Unsplash \n\n 
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/breaking-through-stories-of-daring-to-thrive/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Dance,Dialogue,Healing,Music and Arts,Spiritual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Elizabeth Wheeler":MAILTO:MaryElizabeth@truestorytheater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T140000
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SUMMARY:Community Healing Circle + Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Our community is coming together to create a healing circle\, a brave space where we can be real about feeling the pain in our lives and moving through that together into a deeper joy.\n\n\nWe invite you into a space of vulnerability and healing. You’re welcome to bring your pain\, your trauma\, and also your strength and intentions to hold space for others in their healing. Together we will find balance and a reassurance that we are loved and we are OK\, together. Our intention is to create a held space within which we can trust ourselves to feel the pain we need to\, on the way to wholeness\, and on the way to a life of greater balance and joy.\n\n\nAfter our circle process\, we’ll have space to connect together over a shared meal\, to decompress\, allow our normal boundaries to come back\, and move ourselves gently through sustenance and nurture back into the world.\n\n\nThe circle is from 2-5\, the potluck is from 5-7 (and is optional).\n\nThe Community Healing Circle is free and open to the whole community. Please RSVP below so we know who will be there!\n\n****\n\n\n\nAn Invitation to Brave Space \nBy Micky ScottBey Jones inspired by a poem by Beth Strano \nTogether we will create brave space\nBecause there is no such thing as a “safe space”\nWe exist in the real world\nWe all carry scars and we have all caused wounds.\nIn this space\nWe seek to turn down the volume of the outside world\,\nWe amplify voices that fight to be heard elsewhere\,\nWe call each other to more truth and love\nWe have the right to start somewhere and continue to grow.\nWe have the responsibility to examine what we think we know\,\nWe will not be perfect.\nThis space will not be perfect.|\nIt will not always be what we wish it to be\nBut\nIt will be our brave space together\,\nand\nWe will work in it side by side….
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/community-healing-circle-potluck/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Dialogue,Food,Healing,Spiritual
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadine Lucas":MAILTO:nadineelucas@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed space to share food and good conversation following our community healing circle from 2-5pm. It is optional for those who want to connect afterwards and gently transition back into the flow of our normal lives.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/community-potluck/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Healing
ORGANIZER;CN="Nadine Lucas":MAILTO:nadineelucas@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Community Yoga Class FREE
DESCRIPTION:YOGA COMMUNITY CLASS with Dr. Jen Kurz \nThis is a free offering but donations to Common Street are welcome. \nPlease register by email to doctorjenkurz@gmail.com \nYOGA: (yoga citta vrtti nirodah): Translates\, from Sanskrit\, as “the cessation of the fluctuations of mind.” Patanjali\, a great yogi sage\, defines it in his “Yoga Sutras” as the ability to direct the mind exclusively toward an object and sustain that direction\, without distractions. \nFor many westerners and Americans\, yoga practice involves particular asanas\, or mat exercises and stretches\, which build strength\, flexibility\, and balance. It may also be a way to find stillness in the mind in the effort to reach a state of focused attention and self-awareness — through guided sound\, breath\, and posture. This class will be geared towards those who are looking for a moderate to fast paced flow\, as well as a deeper understanding of the mind body connection. \nDr. Jen Kurz is a pain management physiatrist (www.doctorkurz.com for further information). \nDr. Kurz witnesses the limits of conventional care in the treatment of conditions as complex and difficult as chronic pain\, addiction\, and related mood disorders. If we lose our ability to move due to chronic pain\, we know the central and peripheral nervous systems are involved. Neurons that fire together\, wire together. Can we redirect our minds and rewire neurons towards health and wellbeing? \nYoga is a powerful healing and preventative practice for chronic\, painful physical conditions – including chronic spine and joint pain\, muscle pain\, weakness\, tightness\, and postural imbalances. Yoga may enable you to awaken to root mental causes\, conditions\, and obstacles that may be overcome with practice. Previous experience with yoga is recommended for this class.
URL:https://commonstreet.org/event/community-yoga-class-free/2023-06-26/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Class,Healing,Spiritual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Kurz":MAILTO:doctorjenkurz@gmail.com
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