Awareness of Legacies - Mindful Reflections: Exploring Legacies, Deepening Connections

I had an inheritance from my father,
It was the moon and the sun.
And though I roam all over the world,
The spending of it’s never done.
― Ernest Hemingway, For Whom the Bell Tolls

Through mindfulness we become more aware of influences in our lives including those that we have taken in from others. As we become more conscious of these gifts and challenges, we can more effectively choose whether and how to express them. To begin the series, we will engage in mindfulness practices exploring our personal legacies and how these inheritances have contributed to our lives. We will then practice slow art applying awareness-based skills to viewing the works of two generations of glassblowers.

Mindful Reflections: Exploring Legacies, Deepening Connections

Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.
― Shannon Alder

In July of 2024, The Bascom will sponsor its third Mindfulness Series. These Friday experiences will take place from 9:30-10:30 am on July 5, 12, 19, and 26.  Each of the four mindfulness sessions are interrelated and stand-alone allowing participants to register, free of charge, for the entire series or for individual sessions as schedules allow. The series is suitable for all levels of experience from beginners to seasoned mindfulness practitioners.

The sessions will link Legacies, The Bascom’s annual theme, with Reflections, the theme of June’s main gallery exhibit. The Reflections exhibit features the work of two generations of glassblowers. In this work, we will see the influences of artistic legacy. Through mindfulness, participants will explore the impact of these artistic legacies, their personal legacies, and will take home brief mindfulness skills designed to enhance their lives and relationships.

Please register early for each session you wish to attend. Should you find that you are unable to attend a session, please contact The Bascom to cancel. Each session will close as it reaches capacity and a waitlist established. Cancelling will allow others to attend. Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for gentle movement.