Filled With Light: Awakening Poems Of Mary Oliver with Sharon Heermance

Mary Oliver's poetry offers an eloquent bridge between our internal, human experience and the external, natural world. With an accessible style, Oliver invites keen attention and listening deeply - an avenue for mindfulness. Since poetry at its most powerful is heard, we will read aloud selected poems of this Pulitzer Prize poet to inspire discussion. We will cultivate our own mindful attention to the imagery and ideas in Oliver's poems to access a richer understanding of ourselves and the world… Show more around us. Our discussion will include perspectives of mindfulness, meditation, Buddhism, and personal transformation.
Sharon Heermance, PhD, is a psychologist in Arlington. Her practice emphasizes developing a compassionate, mindful stance toward the many parts of ourselves. She has an interest in integrating narrative into her work with individuals and couples

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