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Mindful Stories To Awaken Presence
With Derek HillOver the next 3 days of this new series, we'll discover our first 3 stories of mindfulness to awaken presence. From famous Zen tales to to lessons from Native American folklore, we'll take our first steps together through the ages. And together, through the lens of these traditions and philosophical insights, we'll share simple modern day references, personal stories, meditation practices and moments of reflection to bring them to life. We'll share the story of: 1) ""The Empty Cup"" and the benefits of bringing a more open and curious attitude towards life and learning. 2) ""The Two Wolves"" learning to bring more balanced awareness to the emotional struggles in our heart. 3) ""The Mountain Stream"" where we learn to bring a deeper listening presence more often in life. This course is ideal: - If you are enjoy exploring meaning-filled stories and insights from around the world - If you enjoy finding deeper personal meaning through moments of quiet 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 calm you can return to any time. As we share our Mindful Stories to Awaken Presence I look forward to meeting you on Day 1.
Discover memorable stories, tales and myths of the world to inspire mindful meaning, insight and awakened presence.
About this course
Over the next 3 days of this new series, we'll discover our first 3 stories of mindfulness to awaken presence. From famous Zen tales to to lessons from Native American folklore, we'll take our first steps together through the ages. And together, through the lens of these traditions and philosophical insights, we'll share simple modern day references, personal stories, meditation practices and moments of reflection to bring them to life. We'll share the story of: 1) ""The Empty Cup"" and the benefits of bringing a more open and curious attitude towards life and learning. 2) ""The Two Wolves"" learning to bring more balanced awareness to the emotional struggles in our heart. 3) ""The Mountain Stream"" where we learn to bring a deeper listening presence more often in life. This course is ideal: - If you are enjoy exploring meaning-filled stories and insights from around the world - If you enjoy finding deeper personal meaning through moments of quiet 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 calm you can return to any time. As we share our Mindful Stories to Awaken Presence 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. Derek's course ‘Waves of Connection’ was drawn from both his teaching qualifications, as well his own personal life and professional experiences. 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!