Greetings and welcome to our second session of the autumn 2025 season, where our next few practices are dedicated to listening to and developing our inner strength at a time when there seems to be so much more public stress and chaos.

(We are meeting in person while the weather remains warm in Calgary, thus allowing us to enjoy awesome Calgary parks, so if you're local and would like to sit in person, please email Calgary Mindfulness @ Gmail.com.)

Today I thought to continue to another anchor but in fact the breath is our foundation and is a very fruitful anchor. Today, we continue to explore developing the embodied presence, meaning we become conscious of our thoughts, feelings, sub-talk, sensations, so that we are paying attention to here and now instead of being spaced out ruminating over the past, or in a trace afraid of the future. The present moment is the only one over which we have control, where we can align with our goals and values thoughtfully, so that we don't feel hostage to the whims of circumstances out of our control.

Our practice today explores how the simple act of breathing can be a reminder for us to be grateful, to recognize connection, unity, and strength, to honour our connection with God/Creator/Source/, and to recognize the interconnectedness of life.

For more information about Calgary Mindfulness, or to join our weekly practice, please write CalgaryMindfulness@Gmail.com, where we welcome your questions, comments and intentions for future meditation practices. We offer workshops and instruction and much more! For information, please visit www.CalgaryMindfulness.ca

Kind regards, Rosanna D'Agnillo, Founder and Lead Facilitator, Calgary Mindfulness