Sue Weaver

My first attempts at mindfulness were during a time when I was steeped in religion as a church leader. I remember trying to lead others, essentially in silent sitting meditations. It always seemed like I wished to sit longer than anyone else had the patience to sit. I realize now that I desperately needed to slow down and listen to myself.

I signed up for one of the last live, in person MBSR classes that Dave Potter taught. He had us write down our biggest goal for the class and mine was to make friends with myself.

Toward the end of the course we participated in a one day silent retreat. Dave sent us outside to find an object that had meaning for us. I found a rock with cement on one side. I was the rock that had broken away from an unhealthy paradigm. I was free, but I still had those patterns of thinking affecting me.

Since that time I have been peeling away those layers of thought and learning to be with what is. I have found mindfulness tools to be invaluable in helping me find a quiet space to be with myself as well as helping me acknowledge and embrace the beauty and the loss that are simultaneously a part of life.

I can say that I am now my favorite friend and so far, sitting is still my favorite practice.

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