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Mindful Stories For Emotional Difficulty (Part 2)
With Derek HillOver the next 6 days, in the second part of our "Mindful Stories" series, we'll explore 3 stories of mindfulness for emotional difficulty. From thought-provoking Taoist tales to the wisdom of Buddhism, we continue our journey through the ages. And together, through the lens of these traditions and philosophical insights, we share personal and workplace stories, meditation practices and moments of reflection to bring them to life. We'll share the story of: 1) "The Empty Boat" where we notice our tendency to assume the worst and react - to be mindful of anger and frustration instead. 2) "The Farmer's Luck" to see the transience in life's up and downs - becoming non-judgemental and accepting of life as it unfolds. 3) "The Two Arrows" to get to the heart of our self-created suffering and emotional difficulty - to choose a healthier response. This course is ideal: - If you enjoy exploring meaning-filled stories and insights from around the world - If you enjoy understanding the causes of emotional difficulty in moments of reflection. - If you are looking for more creative ways to connect with a mindfulness practice - If you are looking for pocket sized place of calm to feel more connected It will place of stability you can return to any time. As we share our Mindful Stories For Emotional Difficulty I look forward to meeting you on Day 1.
Discover meaningful stories, tales and myths of the world inspiring mindful responses to emotional difficulty
About this course
Over the next 6 days, in the second part of our "Mindful Stories" series, we'll explore 3 stories of mindfulness for emotional difficulty. From thought-provoking Taoist tales to the wisdom of Buddhism, we continue our journey through the ages. And together, through the lens of these traditions and philosophical insights, we share personal and workplace stories, meditation practices and moments of reflection to bring them to life. We'll share the story of: 1) "The Empty Boat" where we notice our tendency to assume the worst and react - to be mindful of anger and frustration instead. 2) "The Farmer's Luck" to see the transience in life's up and downs - becoming non-judgemental and accepting of life as it unfolds. 3) "The Two Arrows" to get to the heart of our self-created suffering and emotional difficulty - to choose a healthier response. This course is ideal: - If you enjoy exploring meaning-filled stories and insights from around the world - If you enjoy understanding the causes of emotional difficulty in moments of reflection. - If you are looking for more creative ways to connect with a mindfulness practice - If you are looking for pocket sized place of calm to feel more connected It will place of stability you can return to any time. As we share our Mindful Stories For Emotional Difficulty I look forward to meeting you on Day 1.
Meet your Teacher
Derek Hill believes in creating opportunities for genuine connection, with ourselves, nature, and each other. Supporting people to look inwardly, with self-compassion - helping them uncover their inner resources for self-support and purposeful direction in life. He is a mindfulness and compassion teacher, speaker, and coach, accredited by Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). He teaches 4 to 8-week courses, including Jon Kabat-Zinn's gold standard "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction." He works with individuals, groups, and organizations to inspire greater happiness, health, and human connection in life and work. He has coached and mentored people for 20 years in high-stress corporate environments, as well as purpose-driven ‘technology for good’ organizations like JustGiving and Farewill, where he spent many wonderful years working with not-for-profit organizations. Derek is sincerely committed to helping others realize their potential, creativity, and fundamental connection to self, others, and the universe. Derek moved to London from his hometown in Dublin. His early life in Ireland colored so much of what he has learned throughout life. Having graduated in creative writing, he always found great inspiration in the books of others, whether fictional, philosophical, or those challenging conventions. Throughout his professional career, where he enjoyed the highs and lows of working abroad, growing businesses, and making a purposeful impact, there was always a pull towards the traditions and philosophies, which inspire his work today. A few life-changing events and an ever-growing personal commitment to meditation practice, finally nudged him to retrain as a mindfulness and compassion teacher, picking up a CPCAB accredited Level 4 qualification, as well as training to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Derek then redesigned his life around a passion and purpose, so he could sustainably support his health and well-being and that of his family. He founded his company Waking Waves to make this possible and is now on his own mindful mission to share the benefits of mindfulness and compassion with others, so they can too!