Geelong people invited to join an Uluru mindfulness gathering

For many of us in Geelong mindfulness plays an important part in our daily lives.

The practice has a strong and growing following across the world, with people and organisations recognising the mental, emotional and even physical benefits that flow from its use.

With mindfulness psychology a core part of my work, it’s with great pleasure that I invite interested people to take part in the Uluru Gathering 2016 in Australia’s red centre. The gathering, a celebration of mindfulness and indigenous culture, has the important theme Love is the Bridge and takes place between September 14 and 18.

As part of a group of mindfulness teachers organising the event, I’m sure it will be a powerful and thoughtful experience for many people including Geelong mindfulness enthusiasts.

As a group, people will use mindfulness to explore, bridge and recalibrate the many disparities in our varied lives, from our beliefs, emotions and thoughts. It’s about helping bridge the gap between indigenous and Western cultures. And it’s also about compassion and understanding, both key factors in the transformative process.

Through mindfulness we can embrace that fact that we’re all a part – but only one part – of the earth and its many life forms. We’re important, but so are all the other pieces in the larger macrocosm jigsaw. For a healthy and balanced existence, it’s vital to include and respect all races, cultures and other life forms. They all have something to offer.

The Uluru Gathering will feature a varied program over several days. The program includes presentations, a walking and dot painting tour, art gallery visit, sunrise and walks at Uluru, a visit to Kata Tjuta (the former name for The Olgas) and meditation.

In Geelong, mindfulness practices are making a real difference in people’s lives. And this gathering in September will too, bringing people together to explore the vital theme of Love is the Bridge.

If you would like more information about the Uluru Gathering 2016, its program and cost or are interested in Geelong mindfulness therapy, please contact me at Helen Handsjuk Psychology.