Although we don’t have a large attendance, the group plays an important role in one facet of UUCUC’s mission: Find Peace. The “goal” of mindfulness practice is not to attain an eternally blissful state or clear the mind of thought. Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment, exactly as it is. When ruminating on the past (which can’t be changed) or trying to plan the future (which can’t be controlled), we miss what is happening right now at this exact moment: in the mind, in the body, and in the external surroundings. The nature of the present moment (whether pleasant or unpleasant) is constantly in flux.

Practicing mindfulness regularly can help one realize that clinging to the pleasant, and pushing away the unpleasant, are fruitless endeavors that increase suffering. Learning to let go of these habits, and appreciate the wide spectrum of experience, will ultimately lead to more peace.

Please visit this page for more information about the mindfulness practice group including information on receiving the zoom link.