As we settle more deeply into the present moment, a kind of joy arises that is independent of what is happening. Our hearts open and connect with curiosity and a vivid sense of aliveness. In the Friday night meditation and talk, we will explore the four tasks for this factor of awakening, noticing when it’s present, noticing when it’s absent, noticing what encourages it to arise and what encourages it to continue. During our Saturday half-day retreat, we will continue the cultivation of this joy of simple presence in our meditation and in our daily lives. 

For more information, contact the Insight Meditation Center of Newburyport