Chisago Lakes Community Education

Drink too Much? Struggling with codependent relationship? Gamble too much? Are you in recovery or wanting to recover? Struggle to maintain peace of mind? Mindful Recovery knows that alcohol, gambling, or another bad relationship isn't the problem, and alcohol, gambling, or another bad relationship isn't the solution. Mindfulness allows you to address the root problem of why we make bad choices. Bad response to stress in our lives causes abuse of our body, mind, and self worth. It can lead to addiction. The heart of Mindfulness is managing and reducing stress in our lives. Mindful Recovery brings peace and the ability to maintain a healthy, happy life. It is not a 12 step program, it is not against 12 step programs. Through addressing what causes your stress and unhealthy choices Mindful Recovery can empower you to live free of them. Bruce Neese, BA MA Mindfulness Coach, and a person in recovery will facilitate this group. I know one thing for sure. Pouring alcohol on the stress and struggles of my life did not solve anything!! Neither will gambling, shopping or unhealthy codependent relationships solve problems. Come join this class to discuss how Mindfulness can change your life!!

When you go to bed do you feel like you barely survived another day? Or, Do you feel like you thrived and enjoyed your day? Is a “feel good movie” the only place you find peace. Over scheduled moms, dads, singles, young or old can find ways to slow down and avoid burnout and exhaustion. Find the purpose and meaning in your life that you want, not what a busy culture forces on you. This series of classes will explore practices and ideas for everyday life found in the recent book, “Seeking Slow, Reclaim Moments of Calm In Your LIfe” by Melanie Barnes. The book is an incredibly practical guide for our rushed modern world. It offers practical ideas for our everyday lives and how to use mindfulness to find calm. The price for this class includes a copy of the book for each participant to read and discuss at meetings. Topics will primarily come from the book, but not be limited to the book. Bruce Neese, BA MA Mindfulness Coach will facilitate this group. You might not be able to change the world, but you can change how you respond to it. You can remove stress, declutter your life and mind, find peace and contentment. Come join us, slow down, be mindful, enrich your life.