Day programme sessions include a short 10am until
4pm taster session in meditation and mindfulness through conservation, for
people professionals who want abstinence as part of their lives, who want to
recharge their batteries, to regroup, stand still, reflect, refocus and take
stock of essential aspects of their lives. through the experience of nature and
the elements.
10.00am
Meet
and greet, in our replica iron-age roundhouse.
10.15am
- 10.45am
Introduction to Meditation
and feedback.
Defining
objectives for the Conservation/Meditation Day,
including
the benefits to the Nature reserve and ABC. This is a
special place for people recovering from life's challenges.
11.00am
Fire-lighting.
Learning to make fire.
Discussion
and reflection on motives (including Maslow’s hierarchy of needs).
12.00pm -12.30pm
Lunch
Learning
to be "in the now". Self- awareness and being intimately in
Nature with ourselves, others and our thoughts and feelings.
12.30pm
- 2.30pm
Preparation for conservation task. A review of group and interpersonal dynamics.
2.30pm
Clear
site.
Returning
tools to sheds etc.
Preparation
for leaving, saying good-byes and preparing for a 1 hour vow of
silence.
Reflections
on the suspension of gratification.
3.00pm
- 4.00pm
Vow
of Silence in the stone circle.
Being
in a mindful place to empty our minds.
Leaving
the site with only footprints and good thoughts.
4.00pm
