Genuine Happiness
Using Neuroscience & Wisdom to Foster Joy
12-Week Series
Building on recent discoveries in neuroscience and psychology this course adapts practical and useful strategies to counter the brain’s natural bias towards worry and anxiety. Using traditional and effective mindfulness techniques this course supports the deepening of our joy and our well being.
You will learn:
Proactive measures to fortify happiness
Emotional buoyancy skills such as appreciation and goodwill
How training your mind can change your brain – Neuroplasticity
Techniques to sustain awareness in the present moment
5 scientifically proven steps to calm and focus your mind
Intentionality—a powerful way to direct your experience
Effective stress reduction skills
Simple ways to foster gratitude and forgiveness
Strategies to cleanse negativity from your mind
The art of contentment
Facilitator: Greg Burdulis
Master’s degree in Spirituality
Practicing meditation for over 20 years
Practiced intensively for 6 years as a monk in Burma
Taught meditation in Burma, Thailand and USA
Mentors individuals and groups in mindfulness, meditation and Dharma exploration
Consults for corporations and teaches the arts of mindfulness, stress reduction and positive attitude in the workplace
Logistics:
Session: 12 classes, 2 hours each
Times: 7-9 PM, Wednesdays
Dates: June 9 through August 25—12 weeks
Location: 155 Cumberland Gap Rd., Nederland. ½ hour from Boulder
Text for the class: Awakening Joy by James Baraz
Suggested donation: $240 for entire series. Don’t let lack of funds stop you. Contact me to discuss options.
Contact: Greg for questions, comments and registration
303 442 0631 or greg@GregTheMonk.net
Prerequisites:
Basic awareness or concentration meditation experience, or
Permission of teacher
Course work includes readings, discussions, guided meditations and interesting homework. We will systematically explore activities conducive to happiness such as journaling, exercise, time in nature, creative expression, meditation, community service and more.
Our group, small and dedicated, supports and inspires each individual to go further than s/he may have gone alone—just as geese fly further in flocks than alone.
Please join us on our journey to happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives.