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SUMMARY:Energy into Matter: An Art Exhibit with Guy Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Guy Whitney exhibits art works reflecting inquiry into the nature of spirit\, energy and the ways they manifest in matter. Join us at Heartwood Center’s Skylight room for the opening of Whitney’s show\, “Energy Into Matter\,” on October 8\, 2021\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM New watercolor works on paper explore realms of mystery and perception of our world in the context of art.  \nUsing a variety of techniques from frottage to dripped wax\, Whitney is said to convey states of emotional and spiritual inquiry into the human condition. Ideas around clarity and recognition are called into manifestation in contexts ranging from Buddhism\, animism\, Taoism and non-western metaphysics. Images of spheres and figures exist in various regions of space. Whitney says these {states} are metaphors of human experience\, growth and comprehension. “The work is in part a reflection of how we experience today’s social and political divides that sadly separate us from the truth and depth of our shared human connections\,” said Whitney. \nBorn in Paris to a lineage of French artists\, Whitney’s artistic development began at the School of the Art Institute Chicago where he received a BFA\, studying primarily with the renown painter Emilio Cruz. Following this he co-founded the artist-run N.A.M.E. gallery and served on its board for ten years\, overseeing exhibitions and the gallery’s expansion into a venues for performance art\, film and live jazz events.  \nAfter an extended period\, which included the inadvertent release of his art making practice\, Whitney reconnected with his skill\, craft and creativity. This exhibition represents the mature arrival of this reconnection. Whitney has acknowledged that he is\, in fact\, a “late bloomer.”  \nThe exhibition\, which includes works from 16” x 20″ to 42” x 50”\, is on view from October 8 through December 31\, 2021 at Heartwood Center for Body Mind and Spirit\, 1818 Dempster St\, in Evanston\, Illinois. \nContact: Guy Whitney  \nTelephone: (773) 915-3174                   \nEmail:  esprit1@mindspring.com      \n                                                                                                                 
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/energy-into-matter-an-art-exhibit-with-guy-whitney/2021-12-01/
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SUMMARY:Art Show: Honoring the Cycles of Life with Tanya Sugarman
DESCRIPTION:“As a member of the Heartwood sangha for over twelve years\, I am stuck by how our lives are meaningful and unfold according to the deep wisdom that resides within us.\nIn my new show “Honoring the Cycles of Life\,” the subjects of my collages resonate with the cycles of nature as they express their courage in exploring and engaging with their interior and exterior worlds.\nI hope that listening to my soul’s wisdom in the creation of these collages holds resonance with your soul’s wisdom and your courage in living with grace in these tumultuous times!”
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/art-show-honoring-the-cycles-of-life-with-tanya-sugarman/2021-12-01/
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Focusing
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being.  \nSunday\, Sept. 11\, 6 to 7 pm. \nFee: $15 \nRSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 \nAdditional dates: Oct 2 \, Nov 6. \nMarsha Smith\, LCSW\, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a variety of emotional\, health and social challenges.  \nYou’ll learn about resources available to support you with your self care and emotional well-being. You’ll be introduced to ways to manage stress\, anxiety and frustration with more calm and skills to deepen your awareness so you can move past blocks and find steps of change. \nFor healing professionals: The class is an introduction to mindfulness and focusing training for work with clients. Ongoing CEU training opportunities are available beginning October. In the training you’ll learn practical step-by-step methods for helping clients work though problems and find relief\, insight and new steps of action\, using mindfulness and focusing. \n[display-posts post_type=”practitioners” include_content=”true” display-posts wrapper=”div” image_size=”full” id=”8242″ ]
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/mindfulness-and-focusing/2021-12-01/
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SUMMARY:Energy into Matter: An Art Exhibit with Guy Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Guy Whitney exhibits art works reflecting inquiry into the nature of spirit\, energy and the ways they manifest in matter. Join us at Heartwood Center’s Skylight room for the opening of Whitney’s show\, “Energy Into Matter\,” on October 8\, 2021\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM New watercolor works on paper explore realms of mystery and perception of our world in the context of art.  \nUsing a variety of techniques from frottage to dripped wax\, Whitney is said to convey states of emotional and spiritual inquiry into the human condition. Ideas around clarity and recognition are called into manifestation in contexts ranging from Buddhism\, animism\, Taoism and non-western metaphysics. Images of spheres and figures exist in various regions of space. Whitney says these {states} are metaphors of human experience\, growth and comprehension. “The work is in part a reflection of how we experience today’s social and political divides that sadly separate us from the truth and depth of our shared human connections\,” said Whitney. \nBorn in Paris to a lineage of French artists\, Whitney’s artistic development began at the School of the Art Institute Chicago where he received a BFA\, studying primarily with the renown painter Emilio Cruz. Following this he co-founded the artist-run N.A.M.E. gallery and served on its board for ten years\, overseeing exhibitions and the gallery’s expansion into a venues for performance art\, film and live jazz events.  \nAfter an extended period\, which included the inadvertent release of his art making practice\, Whitney reconnected with his skill\, craft and creativity. This exhibition represents the mature arrival of this reconnection. Whitney has acknowledged that he is\, in fact\, a “late bloomer.”  \nThe exhibition\, which includes works from 16” x 20″ to 42” x 50”\, is on view from October 8 through December 31\, 2021 at Heartwood Center for Body Mind and Spirit\, 1818 Dempster St\, in Evanston\, Illinois. \nContact: Guy Whitney  \nTelephone: (773) 915-3174                   \nEmail:  esprit1@mindspring.com      \n                                                                                                                 
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/energy-into-matter-an-art-exhibit-with-guy-whitney/2021-12-02/
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SUMMARY:Art Show: Honoring the Cycles of Life with Tanya Sugarman
DESCRIPTION:“As a member of the Heartwood sangha for over twelve years\, I am stuck by how our lives are meaningful and unfold according to the deep wisdom that resides within us.\nIn my new show “Honoring the Cycles of Life\,” the subjects of my collages resonate with the cycles of nature as they express their courage in exploring and engaging with their interior and exterior worlds.\nI hope that listening to my soul’s wisdom in the creation of these collages holds resonance with your soul’s wisdom and your courage in living with grace in these tumultuous times!”
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/art-show-honoring-the-cycles-of-life-with-tanya-sugarman/2021-12-02/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Focusing
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being.  \nSunday\, Sept. 11\, 6 to 7 pm. \nFee: $15 \nRSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 \nAdditional dates: Oct 2 \, Nov 6. \nMarsha Smith\, LCSW\, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a variety of emotional\, health and social challenges.  \nYou’ll learn about resources available to support you with your self care and emotional well-being. You’ll be introduced to ways to manage stress\, anxiety and frustration with more calm and skills to deepen your awareness so you can move past blocks and find steps of change. \nFor healing professionals: The class is an introduction to mindfulness and focusing training for work with clients. Ongoing CEU training opportunities are available beginning October. In the training you’ll learn practical step-by-step methods for helping clients work though problems and find relief\, insight and new steps of action\, using mindfulness and focusing. \n[display-posts post_type=”practitioners” include_content=”true” display-posts wrapper=”div” image_size=”full” id=”8242″ ]
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/mindfulness-and-focusing/2021-12-02/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260426T195816
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T203039Z
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SUMMARY:Energy into Matter: An Art Exhibit with Guy Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Guy Whitney exhibits art works reflecting inquiry into the nature of spirit\, energy and the ways they manifest in matter. Join us at Heartwood Center’s Skylight room for the opening of Whitney’s show\, “Energy Into Matter\,” on October 8\, 2021\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM New watercolor works on paper explore realms of mystery and perception of our world in the context of art.  \nUsing a variety of techniques from frottage to dripped wax\, Whitney is said to convey states of emotional and spiritual inquiry into the human condition. Ideas around clarity and recognition are called into manifestation in contexts ranging from Buddhism\, animism\, Taoism and non-western metaphysics. Images of spheres and figures exist in various regions of space. Whitney says these {states} are metaphors of human experience\, growth and comprehension. “The work is in part a reflection of how we experience today’s social and political divides that sadly separate us from the truth and depth of our shared human connections\,” said Whitney. \nBorn in Paris to a lineage of French artists\, Whitney’s artistic development began at the School of the Art Institute Chicago where he received a BFA\, studying primarily with the renown painter Emilio Cruz. Following this he co-founded the artist-run N.A.M.E. gallery and served on its board for ten years\, overseeing exhibitions and the gallery’s expansion into a venues for performance art\, film and live jazz events.  \nAfter an extended period\, which included the inadvertent release of his art making practice\, Whitney reconnected with his skill\, craft and creativity. This exhibition represents the mature arrival of this reconnection. Whitney has acknowledged that he is\, in fact\, a “late bloomer.”  \nThe exhibition\, which includes works from 16” x 20″ to 42” x 50”\, is on view from October 8 through December 31\, 2021 at Heartwood Center for Body Mind and Spirit\, 1818 Dempster St\, in Evanston\, Illinois. \nContact: Guy Whitney  \nTelephone: (773) 915-3174                   \nEmail:  esprit1@mindspring.com      \n                                                                                                                 
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/energy-into-matter-an-art-exhibit-with-guy-whitney/2021-12-03/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Art Show: Honoring the Cycles of Life with Tanya Sugarman
DESCRIPTION:“As a member of the Heartwood sangha for over twelve years\, I am stuck by how our lives are meaningful and unfold according to the deep wisdom that resides within us.\nIn my new show “Honoring the Cycles of Life\,” the subjects of my collages resonate with the cycles of nature as they express their courage in exploring and engaging with their interior and exterior worlds.\nI hope that listening to my soul’s wisdom in the creation of these collages holds resonance with your soul’s wisdom and your courage in living with grace in these tumultuous times!”
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/art-show-honoring-the-cycles-of-life-with-tanya-sugarman/2021-12-03/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Friday Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Friday Meditation Class\, led by Larry Akey and Nancy Floy\n  \n5:30pm – 7:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) \nOur text is Flight of the Garuda by Lama Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol\, a 19th century wandering yogi from Amdo in the eastern part of Tibet. This beautifully poetic text comprises twenty-three songs that aid our practice of trekchö\, cutting through delusion to natural primordial awareness. \nEmail Larry (email address Lakey0752@gmail.com) or at (202)580-9313 for the key code to enter the building or further information. \nDonations appreciated.
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/friday-meditation-class/2021-12-03/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Sangha Meditation
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Focusing
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being.  \nSunday\, Sept. 11\, 6 to 7 pm. \nFee: $15 \nRSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 \nAdditional dates: Oct 2 \, Nov 6. \nMarsha Smith\, LCSW\, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a variety of emotional\, health and social challenges.  \nYou’ll learn about resources available to support you with your self care and emotional well-being. You’ll be introduced to ways to manage stress\, anxiety and frustration with more calm and skills to deepen your awareness so you can move past blocks and find steps of change. \nFor healing professionals: The class is an introduction to mindfulness and focusing training for work with clients. Ongoing CEU training opportunities are available beginning October. In the training you’ll learn practical step-by-step methods for helping clients work though problems and find relief\, insight and new steps of action\, using mindfulness and focusing. \n[display-posts post_type=”practitioners” include_content=”true” display-posts wrapper=”div” image_size=”full” id=”8242″ ]
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/mindfulness-and-focusing/2021-12-03/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211205
DTSTAMP:20260426T195816
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T203039Z
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SUMMARY:Energy into Matter: An Art Exhibit with Guy Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Guy Whitney exhibits art works reflecting inquiry into the nature of spirit\, energy and the ways they manifest in matter. Join us at Heartwood Center’s Skylight room for the opening of Whitney’s show\, “Energy Into Matter\,” on October 8\, 2021\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM New watercolor works on paper explore realms of mystery and perception of our world in the context of art.  \nUsing a variety of techniques from frottage to dripped wax\, Whitney is said to convey states of emotional and spiritual inquiry into the human condition. Ideas around clarity and recognition are called into manifestation in contexts ranging from Buddhism\, animism\, Taoism and non-western metaphysics. Images of spheres and figures exist in various regions of space. Whitney says these {states} are metaphors of human experience\, growth and comprehension. “The work is in part a reflection of how we experience today’s social and political divides that sadly separate us from the truth and depth of our shared human connections\,” said Whitney. \nBorn in Paris to a lineage of French artists\, Whitney’s artistic development began at the School of the Art Institute Chicago where he received a BFA\, studying primarily with the renown painter Emilio Cruz. Following this he co-founded the artist-run N.A.M.E. gallery and served on its board for ten years\, overseeing exhibitions and the gallery’s expansion into a venues for performance art\, film and live jazz events.  \nAfter an extended period\, which included the inadvertent release of his art making practice\, Whitney reconnected with his skill\, craft and creativity. This exhibition represents the mature arrival of this reconnection. Whitney has acknowledged that he is\, in fact\, a “late bloomer.”  \nThe exhibition\, which includes works from 16” x 20″ to 42” x 50”\, is on view from October 8 through December 31\, 2021 at Heartwood Center for Body Mind and Spirit\, 1818 Dempster St\, in Evanston\, Illinois. \nContact: Guy Whitney  \nTelephone: (773) 915-3174                   \nEmail:  esprit1@mindspring.com      \n                                                                                                                 
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/energy-into-matter-an-art-exhibit-with-guy-whitney/2021-12-04/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Rising Video Course
DESCRIPTION:Beginning this Saturday (11/6)\, we will meet in the shrine room at 1PM for a video course with Lama Tsultrim Allione called “Wisdom Rising.”  This course will explore the empowered feminine in each of us\, introduce us to the mandala principle and its importance to western and eastern psychology\, and teach us how to use our practices to transmute the five main afflictive emotions into the five facets of primordial wisdom.  We will meet every Saturday at 1PM for 8 weeks. \nLed by Larry Akey\, Meditation Program Director. \nContact Larry Akey\, (Lakey0752@gmail.com) for key code to enter building or further information.
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/wisdom-rising-video-course/2021-12-04/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Art Show: Honoring the Cycles of Life with Tanya Sugarman
DESCRIPTION:“As a member of the Heartwood sangha for over twelve years\, I am stuck by how our lives are meaningful and unfold according to the deep wisdom that resides within us.\nIn my new show “Honoring the Cycles of Life\,” the subjects of my collages resonate with the cycles of nature as they express their courage in exploring and engaging with their interior and exterior worlds.\nI hope that listening to my soul’s wisdom in the creation of these collages holds resonance with your soul’s wisdom and your courage in living with grace in these tumultuous times!”
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/art-show-honoring-the-cycles-of-life-with-tanya-sugarman/2021-12-04/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Focusing
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being.  \nSunday\, Sept. 11\, 6 to 7 pm. \nFee: $15 \nRSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 \nAdditional dates: Oct 2 \, Nov 6. \nMarsha Smith\, LCSW\, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a variety of emotional\, health and social challenges.  \nYou’ll learn about resources available to support you with your self care and emotional well-being. You’ll be introduced to ways to manage stress\, anxiety and frustration with more calm and skills to deepen your awareness so you can move past blocks and find steps of change. \nFor healing professionals: The class is an introduction to mindfulness and focusing training for work with clients. Ongoing CEU training opportunities are available beginning October. In the training you’ll learn practical step-by-step methods for helping clients work though problems and find relief\, insight and new steps of action\, using mindfulness and focusing. \n[display-posts post_type=”practitioners” include_content=”true” display-posts wrapper=”div” image_size=”full” id=”8242″ ]
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/mindfulness-and-focusing/2021-12-04/
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SUMMARY:Energy into Matter: An Art Exhibit with Guy Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Guy Whitney exhibits art works reflecting inquiry into the nature of spirit\, energy and the ways they manifest in matter. Join us at Heartwood Center’s Skylight room for the opening of Whitney’s show\, “Energy Into Matter\,” on October 8\, 2021\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM New watercolor works on paper explore realms of mystery and perception of our world in the context of art.  \nUsing a variety of techniques from frottage to dripped wax\, Whitney is said to convey states of emotional and spiritual inquiry into the human condition. Ideas around clarity and recognition are called into manifestation in contexts ranging from Buddhism\, animism\, Taoism and non-western metaphysics. Images of spheres and figures exist in various regions of space. Whitney says these {states} are metaphors of human experience\, growth and comprehension. “The work is in part a reflection of how we experience today’s social and political divides that sadly separate us from the truth and depth of our shared human connections\,” said Whitney. \nBorn in Paris to a lineage of French artists\, Whitney’s artistic development began at the School of the Art Institute Chicago where he received a BFA\, studying primarily with the renown painter Emilio Cruz. Following this he co-founded the artist-run N.A.M.E. gallery and served on its board for ten years\, overseeing exhibitions and the gallery’s expansion into a venues for performance art\, film and live jazz events.  \nAfter an extended period\, which included the inadvertent release of his art making practice\, Whitney reconnected with his skill\, craft and creativity. This exhibition represents the mature arrival of this reconnection. Whitney has acknowledged that he is\, in fact\, a “late bloomer.”  \nThe exhibition\, which includes works from 16” x 20″ to 42” x 50”\, is on view from October 8 through December 31\, 2021 at Heartwood Center for Body Mind and Spirit\, 1818 Dempster St\, in Evanston\, Illinois. \nContact: Guy Whitney  \nTelephone: (773) 915-3174                   \nEmail:  esprit1@mindspring.com      \n                                                                                                                 
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/energy-into-matter-an-art-exhibit-with-guy-whitney/2021-12-05/
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Sangha led by Meditation Program Director\, Nancy Floy\n10:00am – 12:00pm (via Zoom until early May 2026) \nNancy will lead us in a few simple Buddhist chants and a guided meditation. Following meditation\, we will return to our new text\, Interbeing: Fourteen Guidelines for Engaged Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh. “Socially-engaged Buddhism” has become something of a buzzword in among many sanghas\, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly\, how do we practice it? Thich Nhat Hanh\, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk\, created these practices to help people develop the insight of the interconnected nature of reality and the human experience\, which could then lead to a collective awakening. \nContact Larry Akey\, (Lakey0752@gmail.com) for key code to enter building or further information.
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/sunday-morning-meditation-2/2021-12-05/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Sangha Meditation
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SUMMARY:Art Show: Honoring the Cycles of Life with Tanya Sugarman
DESCRIPTION:“As a member of the Heartwood sangha for over twelve years\, I am stuck by how our lives are meaningful and unfold according to the deep wisdom that resides within us.\nIn my new show “Honoring the Cycles of Life\,” the subjects of my collages resonate with the cycles of nature as they express their courage in exploring and engaging with their interior and exterior worlds.\nI hope that listening to my soul’s wisdom in the creation of these collages holds resonance with your soul’s wisdom and your courage in living with grace in these tumultuous times!”
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/art-show-honoring-the-cycles-of-life-with-tanya-sugarman/2021-12-05/
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Focusing
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being.  \nSunday\, Sept. 11\, 6 to 7 pm. \nFee: $15 \nRSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 \nAdditional dates: Oct 2 \, Nov 6. \nMarsha Smith\, LCSW\, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a variety of emotional\, health and social challenges.  \nYou’ll learn about resources available to support you with your self care and emotional well-being. You’ll be introduced to ways to manage stress\, anxiety and frustration with more calm and skills to deepen your awareness so you can move past blocks and find steps of change. \nFor healing professionals: The class is an introduction to mindfulness and focusing training for work with clients. Ongoing CEU training opportunities are available beginning October. In the training you’ll learn practical step-by-step methods for helping clients work though problems and find relief\, insight and new steps of action\, using mindfulness and focusing. \n[display-posts post_type=”practitioners” include_content=”true” display-posts wrapper=”div” image_size=”full” id=”8242″ ]
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/mindfulness-and-focusing/2021-12-05/
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SUMMARY:Energy into Matter: An Art Exhibit with Guy Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Guy Whitney exhibits art works reflecting inquiry into the nature of spirit\, energy and the ways they manifest in matter. Join us at Heartwood Center’s Skylight room for the opening of Whitney’s show\, “Energy Into Matter\,” on October 8\, 2021\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM New watercolor works on paper explore realms of mystery and perception of our world in the context of art.  \nUsing a variety of techniques from frottage to dripped wax\, Whitney is said to convey states of emotional and spiritual inquiry into the human condition. Ideas around clarity and recognition are called into manifestation in contexts ranging from Buddhism\, animism\, Taoism and non-western metaphysics. Images of spheres and figures exist in various regions of space. Whitney says these {states} are metaphors of human experience\, growth and comprehension. “The work is in part a reflection of how we experience today’s social and political divides that sadly separate us from the truth and depth of our shared human connections\,” said Whitney. \nBorn in Paris to a lineage of French artists\, Whitney’s artistic development began at the School of the Art Institute Chicago where he received a BFA\, studying primarily with the renown painter Emilio Cruz. Following this he co-founded the artist-run N.A.M.E. gallery and served on its board for ten years\, overseeing exhibitions and the gallery’s expansion into a venues for performance art\, film and live jazz events.  \nAfter an extended period\, which included the inadvertent release of his art making practice\, Whitney reconnected with his skill\, craft and creativity. This exhibition represents the mature arrival of this reconnection. Whitney has acknowledged that he is\, in fact\, a “late bloomer.”  \nThe exhibition\, which includes works from 16” x 20″ to 42” x 50”\, is on view from October 8 through December 31\, 2021 at Heartwood Center for Body Mind and Spirit\, 1818 Dempster St\, in Evanston\, Illinois. \nContact: Guy Whitney  \nTelephone: (773) 915-3174                   \nEmail:  esprit1@mindspring.com      \n                                                                                                                 
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/energy-into-matter-an-art-exhibit-with-guy-whitney/2021-12-06/
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SUMMARY:Art Show: Honoring the Cycles of Life with Tanya Sugarman
DESCRIPTION:“As a member of the Heartwood sangha for over twelve years\, I am stuck by how our lives are meaningful and unfold according to the deep wisdom that resides within us.\nIn my new show “Honoring the Cycles of Life\,” the subjects of my collages resonate with the cycles of nature as they express their courage in exploring and engaging with their interior and exterior worlds.\nI hope that listening to my soul’s wisdom in the creation of these collages holds resonance with your soul’s wisdom and your courage in living with grace in these tumultuous times!”
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/art-show-honoring-the-cycles-of-life-with-tanya-sugarman/2021-12-06/
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Focusing
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being.  \nSunday\, Sept. 11\, 6 to 7 pm. \nFee: $15 \nRSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 \nAdditional dates: Oct 2 \, Nov 6. \nMarsha Smith\, LCSW\, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a variety of emotional\, health and social challenges.  \nYou’ll learn about resources available to support you with your self care and emotional well-being. You’ll be introduced to ways to manage stress\, anxiety and frustration with more calm and skills to deepen your awareness so you can move past blocks and find steps of change. \nFor healing professionals: The class is an introduction to mindfulness and focusing training for work with clients. Ongoing CEU training opportunities are available beginning October. In the training you’ll learn practical step-by-step methods for helping clients work though problems and find relief\, insight and new steps of action\, using mindfulness and focusing. \n[display-posts post_type=”practitioners” include_content=”true” display-posts wrapper=”div” image_size=”full” id=”8242″ ]
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/mindfulness-and-focusing/2021-12-06/
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SUMMARY:Spanish Speaking Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This series has ended\, and a new series will begin in January.\nMeditación individual y en silencio\, todos los niveles de meditadores estarán bienvenidos. Para aquellos sin experiencia\, ofreceremos algunas guías antes de comenzar. Los que ya hacen alguna práctica específica\, están bienvenidos a hacerla durante este tiempo y en este espacio. \n ESTRUCTURA: \n\nOrientación y contestación a preguntas.\nSesiones de Meditación de 5-10  minutos seguido por compartir de experiencias.\nFAVOR DE LLEGAR A TIEMPO Una vez comenzada la meditación es importante proteger la concentración de los meditadores.\n\nMEDITACION BASICA: \nTomando nuestro asiento \nEmpezamos por tomar nuestro asiento de meditación\, usualmente una sólida posición de piernas cruzadas sobre un cojín en el suelo. Vas a querer tomar una postura confortable con una buena y firme conexión entre tu cola y el cojín- debes sentirte enraizado y estable. Luego puedes simplemente reposar tus manos en tus muslos o rodillas\, dependiendo de cuán largos son tus brazos. Tu torso\, cabeza y hombros deben estar erguidos pero relajados. Luego con gentileza pliega tu mentón un poco. La postura debe sentirse dignificada y elevada pero no tensa o rígida. Por supuesto\, si tienes problemas sentándote con las piernas cruzadas por alguna razón\, puedes tomar la postura de rodillas o simplemente sentarte erguido/a en una silla. El punto principal es usar el soporte que necesites (cojines\, etc.) para estar cómodo\, pero en cualquiera de estas posturas tu espalda tiene que estar lo más derecha posible y no sostenida por una pared o el respaldo de la silla. Asegúrate que tu mandíbula esté relajada\, ya sea ligeramente cerrada o ligeramente abierta. Tus ojos están abiertos con una suave mirada hacia abajo o cerradas. Tu lengua se posa en la parte superior de la boca detrás de los dientes superiores. \nPosando la atención en tu respiración \nHabiendo asentado tu cuerpo de esta manera\, empiezas a poner tu atención a tu respiración natural -entrando y saliendo. Tu atención se conecta con tu respiración. Simplemente una amable atención relajada a la respiración entrando y saliendo de tu cuerpo. Cuando notas que tu atención está en otra parte- quizás estés pensando en tu relación de pareja\, tu trabajo esta semana\, o en un espléndido helado de chocolate. Cualesquiera que sean tus pensamientos\, cuando notas que tu mente está en otra parte\, simplemente trae tu atención nuevamente a tu respiración\, sin juzgamiento\, evaluación o comentario. Simplemente vuelve a tu respiración. \nEtiquetar los pensamientos. \nCuando notas que estás pensando\, solo comenta a ti mismo “pensando”. Simplemente etiqueta con esa sola palabra “pensando” y luego trae tu atención una vez más a tu respiración. Cuando notas que estás pensando y te has alejado de la atención en la respiración\, sólo etiquetas cualquier y todos los pensamientos como “pensando” y traes tu atención de vuelta a tu respiración. Es importante aclarar que no estas reprimiendo tus pensamientos pero tampoco siguiéndolos. Estamos simplemente dejando que sean como son\, notarlos\, y luego retornar la atención a la respiración. Durante periodos más prolongados de sentada\, si necesitas moverte para restaurar la circulación\, o cuando tienes una real incomodidad\, puedes simplemente llevar tus piernas cerca de tu torso y continuar tu práctica. Luego solo reestablécete y retoma de manera fresca. Esta es una introducción básica a la técnica de meditación shamata/atención plena- cómo llevarla a cabo. Meditar en grupo puede ser beneficioso y te puede dar un contexto\, una estructura y un soporte para tu práctica. \nSu instructora es Linda Littke\, oriunda de San Juan\, Puerto Rico. Es retirada de una carrera en Gerencia de Recursos Humanos. Aprende a meditar en los años 2000 como parte de una iniciativa corporativa de Bienestar. Continúa sus estudios y prácticas de Meditación en el Centro Budista Ganden Shedrub Ling en Puerto Rico con varios maestros budistas y laicos. Se muda a Evanston en el 2020 para estar cerca de su familia y empieza a asistir a las horas de meditación ofrecidas por el Heartwood Center. Allí nace el deseo de expandir a la comunidad hispana.  \nEstamos ubicados en 1818 Dempster Street en Evanston y tenemos un estacionamiento al este de nuestro edificio. Entras por la puerta este. Al entrar favor dejar tus zapatos/abrigo en el armario del vestíbulo este y seguir las señales hacia la Sala de Meditación de arriba. ¡Esperamos encontrarnos contigo pronto! \nPara más información sobre el programa y acceso al edificio\, puede llamar al 787-632-4865 o escribir a lindalittke@icloud.com
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/spanish-speaking-meditation-class/2021-12-06/
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SUMMARY:Energy into Matter: An Art Exhibit with Guy Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Guy Whitney exhibits art works reflecting inquiry into the nature of spirit\, energy and the ways they manifest in matter. Join us at Heartwood Center’s Skylight room for the opening of Whitney’s show\, “Energy Into Matter\,” on October 8\, 2021\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM New watercolor works on paper explore realms of mystery and perception of our world in the context of art.  \nUsing a variety of techniques from frottage to dripped wax\, Whitney is said to convey states of emotional and spiritual inquiry into the human condition. Ideas around clarity and recognition are called into manifestation in contexts ranging from Buddhism\, animism\, Taoism and non-western metaphysics. Images of spheres and figures exist in various regions of space. Whitney says these {states} are metaphors of human experience\, growth and comprehension. “The work is in part a reflection of how we experience today’s social and political divides that sadly separate us from the truth and depth of our shared human connections\,” said Whitney. \nBorn in Paris to a lineage of French artists\, Whitney’s artistic development began at the School of the Art Institute Chicago where he received a BFA\, studying primarily with the renown painter Emilio Cruz. Following this he co-founded the artist-run N.A.M.E. gallery and served on its board for ten years\, overseeing exhibitions and the gallery’s expansion into a venues for performance art\, film and live jazz events.  \nAfter an extended period\, which included the inadvertent release of his art making practice\, Whitney reconnected with his skill\, craft and creativity. This exhibition represents the mature arrival of this reconnection. Whitney has acknowledged that he is\, in fact\, a “late bloomer.”  \nThe exhibition\, which includes works from 16” x 20″ to 42” x 50”\, is on view from October 8 through December 31\, 2021 at Heartwood Center for Body Mind and Spirit\, 1818 Dempster St\, in Evanston\, Illinois. \nContact: Guy Whitney  \nTelephone: (773) 915-3174                   \nEmail:  esprit1@mindspring.com      \n                                                                                                                 
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/energy-into-matter-an-art-exhibit-with-guy-whitney/2021-12-07/
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SUMMARY:Art Show: Honoring the Cycles of Life with Tanya Sugarman
DESCRIPTION:“As a member of the Heartwood sangha for over twelve years\, I am stuck by how our lives are meaningful and unfold according to the deep wisdom that resides within us.\nIn my new show “Honoring the Cycles of Life\,” the subjects of my collages resonate with the cycles of nature as they express their courage in exploring and engaging with their interior and exterior worlds.\nI hope that listening to my soul’s wisdom in the creation of these collages holds resonance with your soul’s wisdom and your courage in living with grace in these tumultuous times!”
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/art-show-honoring-the-cycles-of-life-with-tanya-sugarman/2021-12-07/
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Focusing
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being.  \nSunday\, Sept. 11\, 6 to 7 pm. \nFee: $15 \nRSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 \nAdditional dates: Oct 2 \, Nov 6. \nMarsha Smith\, LCSW\, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a variety of emotional\, health and social challenges.  \nYou’ll learn about resources available to support you with your self care and emotional well-being. You’ll be introduced to ways to manage stress\, anxiety and frustration with more calm and skills to deepen your awareness so you can move past blocks and find steps of change. \nFor healing professionals: The class is an introduction to mindfulness and focusing training for work with clients. Ongoing CEU training opportunities are available beginning October. In the training you’ll learn practical step-by-step methods for helping clients work though problems and find relief\, insight and new steps of action\, using mindfulness and focusing. \n[display-posts post_type=”practitioners” include_content=”true” display-posts wrapper=”div” image_size=”full” id=”8242″ ]
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/mindfulness-and-focusing/2021-12-07/
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SUMMARY:Refuge Recovery Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evenings at 7 pm providing a Buddhist-inspired approach to recovering from substance and process addictions.  All are welcome. \nIf you are attending class for the first time\, please text Larry for the door code and other instructions at (202)580-9313. \n 
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/refuge-recovery-meeting/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Energy into Matter: An Art Exhibit with Guy Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Guy Whitney exhibits art works reflecting inquiry into the nature of spirit\, energy and the ways they manifest in matter. Join us at Heartwood Center’s Skylight room for the opening of Whitney’s show\, “Energy Into Matter\,” on October 8\, 2021\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM New watercolor works on paper explore realms of mystery and perception of our world in the context of art.  \nUsing a variety of techniques from frottage to dripped wax\, Whitney is said to convey states of emotional and spiritual inquiry into the human condition. Ideas around clarity and recognition are called into manifestation in contexts ranging from Buddhism\, animism\, Taoism and non-western metaphysics. Images of spheres and figures exist in various regions of space. Whitney says these {states} are metaphors of human experience\, growth and comprehension. “The work is in part a reflection of how we experience today’s social and political divides that sadly separate us from the truth and depth of our shared human connections\,” said Whitney. \nBorn in Paris to a lineage of French artists\, Whitney’s artistic development began at the School of the Art Institute Chicago where he received a BFA\, studying primarily with the renown painter Emilio Cruz. Following this he co-founded the artist-run N.A.M.E. gallery and served on its board for ten years\, overseeing exhibitions and the gallery’s expansion into a venues for performance art\, film and live jazz events.  \nAfter an extended period\, which included the inadvertent release of his art making practice\, Whitney reconnected with his skill\, craft and creativity. This exhibition represents the mature arrival of this reconnection. Whitney has acknowledged that he is\, in fact\, a “late bloomer.”  \nThe exhibition\, which includes works from 16” x 20″ to 42” x 50”\, is on view from October 8 through December 31\, 2021 at Heartwood Center for Body Mind and Spirit\, 1818 Dempster St\, in Evanston\, Illinois. \nContact: Guy Whitney  \nTelephone: (773) 915-3174                   \nEmail:  esprit1@mindspring.com      \n                                                                                                                 
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/energy-into-matter-an-art-exhibit-with-guy-whitney/2021-12-08/
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SUMMARY:Art Show: Honoring the Cycles of Life with Tanya Sugarman
DESCRIPTION:“As a member of the Heartwood sangha for over twelve years\, I am stuck by how our lives are meaningful and unfold according to the deep wisdom that resides within us.\nIn my new show “Honoring the Cycles of Life\,” the subjects of my collages resonate with the cycles of nature as they express their courage in exploring and engaging with their interior and exterior worlds.\nI hope that listening to my soul’s wisdom in the creation of these collages holds resonance with your soul’s wisdom and your courage in living with grace in these tumultuous times!”
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/art-show-honoring-the-cycles-of-life-with-tanya-sugarman/2021-12-08/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Focusing
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mindfulness and Focusing resources for self care and emotional well-being.  \nSunday\, Sept. 11\, 6 to 7 pm. \nFee: $15 \nRSVP smithhuemer@gmail.com or 847/323-1717 \nAdditional dates: Oct 2 \, Nov 6. \nMarsha Smith\, LCSW\, is a psychotherapist and certified Focusing and mindfulness trainer who integrates body-mind practices and other practical approaches to help with a variety of emotional\, health and social challenges.  \nYou’ll learn about resources available to support you with your self care and emotional well-being. You’ll be introduced to ways to manage stress\, anxiety and frustration with more calm and skills to deepen your awareness so you can move past blocks and find steps of change. \nFor healing professionals: The class is an introduction to mindfulness and focusing training for work with clients. Ongoing CEU training opportunities are available beginning October. In the training you’ll learn practical step-by-step methods for helping clients work though problems and find relief\, insight and new steps of action\, using mindfulness and focusing. \n[display-posts post_type=”practitioners” include_content=”true” display-posts wrapper=”div” image_size=”full” id=”8242″ ]
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/mindfulness-and-focusing/2021-12-08/
LOCATION:Heartwood\, 1818 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Energy into Matter: An Art Exhibit with Guy Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Guy Whitney exhibits art works reflecting inquiry into the nature of spirit\, energy and the ways they manifest in matter. Join us at Heartwood Center’s Skylight room for the opening of Whitney’s show\, “Energy Into Matter\,” on October 8\, 2021\, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM New watercolor works on paper explore realms of mystery and perception of our world in the context of art.  \nUsing a variety of techniques from frottage to dripped wax\, Whitney is said to convey states of emotional and spiritual inquiry into the human condition. Ideas around clarity and recognition are called into manifestation in contexts ranging from Buddhism\, animism\, Taoism and non-western metaphysics. Images of spheres and figures exist in various regions of space. Whitney says these {states} are metaphors of human experience\, growth and comprehension. “The work is in part a reflection of how we experience today’s social and political divides that sadly separate us from the truth and depth of our shared human connections\,” said Whitney. \nBorn in Paris to a lineage of French artists\, Whitney’s artistic development began at the School of the Art Institute Chicago where he received a BFA\, studying primarily with the renown painter Emilio Cruz. Following this he co-founded the artist-run N.A.M.E. gallery and served on its board for ten years\, overseeing exhibitions and the gallery’s expansion into a venues for performance art\, film and live jazz events.  \nAfter an extended period\, which included the inadvertent release of his art making practice\, Whitney reconnected with his skill\, craft and creativity. This exhibition represents the mature arrival of this reconnection. Whitney has acknowledged that he is\, in fact\, a “late bloomer.”  \nThe exhibition\, which includes works from 16” x 20″ to 42” x 50”\, is on view from October 8 through December 31\, 2021 at Heartwood Center for Body Mind and Spirit\, 1818 Dempster St\, in Evanston\, Illinois. \nContact: Guy Whitney  \nTelephone: (773) 915-3174                   \nEmail:  esprit1@mindspring.com      \n                                                                                                                 
URL:https://www.heartwoodcenter.com/event/energy-into-matter-an-art-exhibit-with-guy-whitney/2021-12-09/
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