07:00pm Sunday, 29 Mar
Healing the Weight of Student Debt: A Somatic Meditation
With Brian Kimmel
Student loan debt and financial insecurity often carry a heavy "wad of emotions"—including anxiety, shame, stress, and isolation. In this live, community-centered session, we will use the power of somatic mindfulness and deep looking to transform our relationship with financial debt.
Guided by Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Dharma Teacher Brian Kimmel, this session bridges the gap between spiritual practice and fiscal responsibility. We will practice stopping, grounding ourselves in the stability of our posture, and looking deeply into the interdependent nature of our finances without judgment.
What to expect during our time together:
A Grounding Dharma Talk: Exploring the intersection of intergenerational trauma, systemic debt, and mindfulness.
Guided Somatic Meditation: We will breathe to calm the specific anxiety around loans, look with eyes of deep compassion at the actions that caused us to go into debt, and water the seeds of confidence.
Practical Action & Resources: We will discuss how to transition from passive anxiety to mindful action, including setting intentions for a simplified life and sharing practical community resources (such as the Student Debtor Union and Student Loan Planner).
Community Connection: A safe space to remember that you are not alone in your financial choices or your healing path.
Bring a comfortable seat, an open heart, and a willingness to look deeply.