Dave Achtymichuk

From a young age and throughout my life, I have very much enjoyed spending time in nature and on the water. When I am outdoors, being fully present feels natural and has provided me with the most amazing experiences.

As I recovered from serious injuries in 2022, I wanted to make some improvements and changes in my life. Although I had never meditated before I completed an introductory mindfulness program that my doctor recommended. I had also been studying neuroplasticity, Buddhism and other topics that contributed to my journey and healing. I started to develop an expanded sense of awareness and enjoyed meditating regularly.

I wanted to learn more so I started a serious self-study program and came across a book that mentioned Jon Kabat-Zinn and MBSR. As I was researching him, I discovered the Palouse Mindfulness website. I thought it was too good to be true because of everything that was offered. I began the program and found it to be very helpful with some of my struggles and injuries but also with all of life. I very much connected with the content and meditations and began my journey by completing the course and then took several other mindfulness-based intervention courses and programs. I haven’t stopped my mindfulness training or learning since I started.

The Palouse MBSR course dramatically changed me and my life in such an amazingly positive way for which I am eternally grateful. I continue to find a real sense of presence in nature, and in my everyday life through mindfulness. I remain consistent in my practice with daily meditation, reading and continue to study. I feel like my journey has just begun and know that, for me, it is a lifelong path.

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