Guided Contemplative Practices
Peace Hill works with justice-oriented groups and organizations to help them integrate practices that support their work and sustain their members. Whether organizations have 10 minutes, 2 hours, or more to spend with us, we believe it is worthwhile to dedicate time to contemplation, deepening our awareness and sense of connection to all living things. Peace Hill regularly works with activists and organizers at the Avila Center, though we’re glad to meet with you wherever your work happens in the NC Triangle area.
Here is a sample of what we offer:
- 10-15-minute meditation. A generative way to begin a meeting, training session, or activity, helping participants first become grounded and centered. We’ll help you set the tone for a deeply reflective training or retreat.
- Breathing exercises (10-15 minutes). No matter what work you do, it all starts with the breath.
- Guided labyrinth walks (30 minutes). The labyrinth is an ancient pattern found in many cultures around the world. Walking toward the center of the labyrinth is symbolic of accessing our own center of quiet. Walking the pattern outwardly denotes carrying our renewed selves back out into the world. Taking part in a guided labyrinth walk can help members of your organization find the inspiration, answers, and comfort they seek.
- Practices tailored to your group. Contemplative practices offer a way into challenging questions, uncertainties, or tensions, as well as gratitude and joy. Contemplation is not an escape from the world; it provides a way to better understand and relate to our realities. Sometimes, we just need a reminder that our work is enough, and we are enough. Peace Hill is excited to work with your group to develop tailored practices that best support you and the work you do.
Email us at information@peacehillavila.org to learn more.