Written by Madison Butkus
Local weekly magazine reporter
Dover Town Library (DTL) has shared a virtual mid-week meditation for everyone to come and enjoy. Each session was approximately 30 minutes long, and participants could attend weekly or choose the class that worked best for them.
In each of these sessions, participants were able to learn about the power of mindfulness and the positive impact it has on every aspect of our lives. DTL adds, “These science-backed tools help release anxiety, tension, and stress, cultivate compassion, focus, and focus, and promote connection and peace for all.” says. All classes are 30 minutes and include an intro, guided practice, and Q&A. These classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. ”
DTL’s Director of Adult Services, Jim Westen, welcomed meditation guide, artist, and actor Amy Rutledge each week to help run these sessions. According to InsightTimer, “Amy found meditation as a way to cure Lyme disease, PTSD, depression, and anxiety when all else failed. Her passion for becoming a meditation teacher She became a philanthropist because meditation is a great way to help ease the suffering of others. She loves helping people and animals and is grateful for her second chance at life and the healing she has received. Masu.”
The instructor guided participants through metta meditation, encouraging everyone to mentally recite positive phrases to themselves and others. Rutledge’s chosen words were, “May you be happy, may you feel love, may you be healthy, and may you find peace.”
To add a little provocation to this meditation, Rutledge also had participants repeat these affirmations to someone who was going through a bit of a difficult time in their life. Without digging up too much trauma from the past, Rutledge suggested thinking about people who influence you from time to time, such as his co-workers or spouse.
Throughout this extremely peaceful guided meditation, participants were seen in a state of pure relaxation. This kind of loving-kindness meditation brings up a lot of emotions in everyone, and some people said it was a little difficult to give affirmation to someone who causes them stress, but it was very rewarding in the end. did. Rutledge added that no matter how you feel about someone, in the grand scheme of things, it’s all about acknowledging that we’re all human beings going through our own battles. he emphasized.
For more information about these mediation sessions and where to register, please visit DTL’s website at www.dovertownlibrary.org.
