9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Unifying Mind
with Dan Rotnem
The mind becoming
scattered and conflicted is one of the leading causes of self-sabotage in our
lives. Awareness and attention to our own states of mind are
pre-requisites for a meditative life. Unifying Mind builds understanding
from the ground up, focusing on the mental and emotional processes that
occur as we move through our day. Through cultivation of self-awareness, this
system enables people to approach life in a more focused and grounded way, less
affected by bias, reactivity, and social programming. In this workshop, you
will be led through guided experiences that invite you to explore aspects
of your conscious experience. We will practice exercises around everyday
situations where these practices can be applied, such as noticing what we are
aware of at key points in the day, watching how our attention moves around
between our senses, or challenging ourselves to keep our attention where we
want it. These exercises can be seamlessly integrated into your daily
life.
Dan
Rotnem is an American
scholar, mystic, and human potential enthusiast who thrives on exploring the
edges of what is possible and lighting the way for others. Dan connected to the
sublime early in life, finding his own quiet spaces to meditate in church at
three, and by age five, was enamored with zazen and personal refinement
according to bushido-based martial arts. Dan holds a BA and MA in
Chinese Language and Culture from The Ohio State University and is working
toward Ph.Ds in mystical research and metaphysical sciences. He received
ordination into the Hollow Bones Zen Order in 2019 and currently serves as the
order's Executive Director and senior teacher, as well as the head priest of
his local sangha, Open Door Zen. In 2023, Dan founded Your Turn Meditative
Living and continues to devote himself to his passion for living, studying, and
teaching the practices leading to unreasonable joy and true
freedom.
Registration:
If you would like
to register for this or any of our programs, there are several easy ways to do
so.
You may:
• click the "Register" link located at the bottom of this
page
• call 724-964-8886 to speak with a member of our friendly staff
• complete and mail a printable registration form along with your payment to:
Villa
Maria Education and Spirituality Center
2067 Evergreen Road
P.O. Box 424
Villa Maria, PA 16155
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