The Clarity and Strength of Vulnerability - Mindful Reflections: Exploring Legacies, Deepening Connections

Mindfulness is the open-hearted energy of being aware in the present moment. It is the daily cultivation—practice—of touching life deeply.
― Laurie Buchanan, PhD

Artists make themselves vulnerable through sharing with us works that express their visions of the world. In this way, their images touch and transform us. Sharing their visions is an act of courage and strength. A similar vulnerability allows us to live fully and from our hearts. Our daily presence and vitality in living our lives may be our greatest legacy to those we love. We will engage with gallery images using mindfulness practices that support our connection with presence and our heart’s wisdom. We will conclude by discussing how to apply these same principles to our daily lives.

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.