Be Well Be Here in collaboration with the Concord Festival of Authors and

Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education present

Write for WellBeing Workshop with WRITE CONCORD!

Develop your innate skills as a storyteller! The CFA Write for WellBeing Workshop invites you to explore your natural instincts as a writer and observer in order to articulate wisdom gleaned from experience. Through mindful writing exercises, you’ll tap into essential elements of how we create compelling narratives and transform ideas into possibility on the page. Discover mindful techniques that allow your creativity to flow and give you confidence to progress with your writing project.

All levels and genres are welcome!

A FREE writing workshop sponsored by the CFA and the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library

Offered in collaboration with Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education

In this insightful experiential course, we’ll explore the wisdom teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, and engage in ancient meditative practices that remain relevant today. Learn about Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing and Plum Village Tradition—and why Martin Luther King, Jr. nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. Experiment with the mindful wellness practices he advocates to activate natural feelings of compassion, ease struggles by training our attention, and cultivate equanimity.

“Meditation is to get insight, to get understanding and compassion, and when you have
them, you are compelled to act.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

BWBH founder Lara Wilson leads this series, focused on 4 of over 100 books written by Thich Nhat Hanh:

• Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Every Day Life
  How might we engage with our world and bring peace to our lives?
  Examine your daily life and integrate practices that bring about calm
  in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.

• You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
  Tired of ruminating about the past and worrying about the future?
  matters with compassion and be present in all facets of life.

• The Art of Communicating
  In what ways are we listening, speaking and feeling heard? Discover
  mindful ways to skillfully express our true selves and open to other
  perceptions, strengthening our ability to collaborate and connect.

• No Mud, No Lotus
  What can we do to cope with struggles without feeling overwhelmed?
  By exploring the wonders of being human, we can choose a path that
  acknowledges and relieves our suffering, leading to moments of joy.

*Reading each book is recommended but not required as excerpts will be shared in every session.

REGISTER at Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education

Offered in collaboration with Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education

In this insightful experiential course, we’ll explore the wisdom teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, and engage in ancient meditative practices that remain relevant today. Learn about Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing and Plum Village Tradition—and why Martin Luther King, Jr. nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. Experiment with the mindful wellness practices he advocates to activate natural feelings of compassion, ease struggles by training our attention, and cultivate equanimity.

“Meditation is to get insight, to get understanding and compassion, and when you have
them, you are compelled to act.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

BWBH founder Lara Wilson leads this series, focused on 4 of over 100 books written by Thich Nhat Hanh:

• Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Every Day Life
  How might we engage with our world and bring peace to our lives?
  Examine your daily life and integrate practices that bring about calm
  in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.

• You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
  Tired of ruminating about the past and worrying about the future?
  matters with compassion and be present in all facets of life.

• The Art of Communicating
  In what ways are we listening, speaking and feeling heard? Discover
  mindful ways to skillfully express our true selves and open to other
  perceptions, strengthening our ability to collaborate and connect.

• No Mud, No Lotus
  What can we do to cope with struggles without feeling overwhelmed?
  By exploring the wonders of being human, we can choose a path that
  acknowledges and relieves our suffering, leading to moments of joy.

*Reading each book is recommended but not required as excerpts will be shared in every session.

REGISTER at Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education

Offered in collaboration with Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education

In this insightful experiential course, we’ll explore the wisdom teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, and engage in ancient meditative practices that remain relevant today. Learn about Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing and Plum Village Tradition—and why Martin Luther King, Jr. nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. Experiment with the mindful wellness practices he advocates to activate natural feelings of compassion, ease struggles by training our attention, and cultivate equanimity.

“Meditation is to get insight, to get understanding and compassion, and when you have
them, you are compelled to act.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

BWBH founder Lara Wilson leads this series, focused on 4 of over 100 books written by Thich Nhat Hanh:

• Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Every Day Life
  How might we engage with our world and bring peace to our lives?
  Examine your daily life and integrate practices that bring about calm
  in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.

• You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
  Tired of ruminating about the past and worrying about the future?
  matters with compassion and be present in all facets of life.

• The Art of Communicating
  In what ways are we listening, speaking and feeling heard? Discover
  mindful ways to skillfully express our true selves and open to other
  perceptions, strengthening our ability to collaborate and connect.

• No Mud, No Lotus
  What can we do to cope with struggles without feeling overwhelmed?
  By exploring the wonders of being human, we can choose a path that
  acknowledges and relieves our suffering, leading to moments of joy.

*Reading each book is recommended but not required as excerpts will be shared in every session.

REGISTER at Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education

Offered in collaboration with Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education

In this insightful experiential course, we’ll explore the wisdom teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, and engage in ancient meditative practices that remain relevant today. Learn about Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing and Plum Village Tradition—and why Martin Luther King, Jr. nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. Experiment with the mindful wellness practices he advocates to activate natural feelings of compassion, ease struggles by training our attention, and cultivate equanimity.

“Meditation is to get insight, to get understanding and compassion, and when you have
them, you are compelled to act.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

BWBH founder Lara Wilson leads this series, focused on 4 of over 100 books written by Thich Nhat Hanh:

• Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Every Day Life
  How might we engage with our world and bring peace to our lives?
  Examine your daily life and integrate practices that bring about calm
  in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.

• You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
  Tired of ruminating about the past and worrying about the future?
  matters with compassion and be present in all facets of life.

• The Art of Communicating
  In what ways are we listening, speaking and feeling heard? Discover
  mindful ways to skillfully express our true selves and open to other
  perceptions, strengthening our ability to collaborate and connect.

• No Mud, No Lotus
  What can we do to cope with struggles without feeling overwhelmed?
  By exploring the wonders of being human, we can choose a path that
  acknowledges and relieves our suffering, leading to moments of joy.

*Reading each book is recommended but not required as excerpts will be shared in every session.

REGISTER at Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education

Are you a fiction writer looking for guidance and encouragement? Try our mindful writing workshop in collaboration with Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed, The Art of Writing Fiction. Join master writing instructor, award-winning short story author and curator of the Concord Festival of Authors, Lara Wilson, MA, for this supportive fiction writing workshop. Together, we'll experiment with writing exercises that engage the observational mode, strengthen your writing process and hone your narrative. We'll also discuss elements of craft that sharpen self-expression and allow readers to meaningfully engage with your story. Bring a sample of your work to revise, and awaken new paths to storytelling with added confidence and creativity.

This course will take place on two Saturdays, November 7 and December 5 at 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

Register at CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education)

Are you a fiction writer looking for guidance and encouragement? Try our mindful writing workshop in collaboration with Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed, The Art of Writing Fiction. Join master writing instructor, award-winning short story author and curator of the Concord Festival of Authors, Lara Wilson, MA, for this supportive fiction writing workshop. Together, we'll experiment with writing exercises that engage the observational mode, strengthen your writing process and hone your narrative. We'll also discuss elements of craft that sharpen self-expression and allow readers to meaningfully engage with your story. Bring a sample of your work to revise, and awaken new paths to storytelling with added confidence and creativity.

This course will take place on two Saturdays, November 7 and December 5 at 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

Register at CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education)

Scientific evidence reveals it's true: mindful wellness practices can help make the stress of high school feel less overwhelming. In collaboration with CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed), Be Well Be Here founder Lara Wilson offers Time to Just Be for Teens to de-stress in these challenging times. Teens co-create this experience as we explore ways to befriend and honor our natural way of Being. Together, we'll try easy meditation exercises and creative, evidence-based relaxation techniques that can be easily incorporated into daily life. These unique sessions invite teens to Be present, explore a path to inner peace and examine their way toward greater well-being.

This Teen Wellness Workshop runs Sunday, September 13, October 4 and November 1 at 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Register at CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education)

Scientific evidence reveals it's true: mindful wellness practices can help make the stress of high school feel less overwhelming. In collaboration with CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed), Be Well Be Here founder Lara Wilson offers Time to Just Be for Teens to de-stress in these challenging times. Teens co-create this experience as we explore ways to befriend and honor our natural way of Being. Together, we'll try easy meditation exercises and creative, evidence-based relaxation techniques that can be easily incorporated into daily life. These unique sessions invite teens to Be present, explore a path to inner peace and examine their way toward greater well-being.

This Teen Wellness Workshop runs Sunday, September 13, October 4 and November 1 at 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Register at CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education)

Care to learn how evidence-based mindful wellness practices help you maintain balance and enhance wellbeing? Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed presents a Morning Mindfulness series with Be Well Be Here founder Lara Wilson, MA, GCMS. Experiment with a variety of meditative practices that ease the body, calm the nervous system, and settle the roving mind. Discover time-tested tools that suit your style and can be easily integrated into daily life. Explore a path of enhanced health, better sleep and endless possibility!

Register at CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education)

Care to learn how evidence-based mindful wellness practices help you maintain balance and enhance wellbeing? Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed presents a Morning Mindfulness series with Be Well Be Here founder Lara Wilson, MA, GCMS. Experiment with a variety of meditative practices that ease the body, calm the nervous system, and settle the roving mind. Discover time-tested tools that suit your style and can be easily integrated into daily life. Explore a path of enhanced health, better sleep and endless possibility!

Register at CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education)

Scientific evidence reveals it's true: mindful wellness practices can help make the stress of high school feel less overwhelming. In collaboration with CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed), Be Well Be Here founder Lara Wilson offers Time to Just Be for Teens to de-stress in these challenging times. Teens co-create this experience as we explore ways to befriend and honor our natural way of Being. Together, we'll try easy meditation exercises and creative, evidence-based relaxation techniques that can be easily incorporated into daily life. These unique sessions invite teens to Be present, explore a path to inner peace and examine their way toward greater well-being.

This Teen Wellness Workshop runs Sunday, September 13, October 4 and November 1 at 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Register at CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education)

Care to learn how evidence-based mindful wellness practices help you maintain balance and enhance wellbeing? Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed presents a Morning Mindfulness series with Be Well Be Here founder Lara Wilson, MA, GCMS. Experiment with a variety of meditative practices that ease the body, calm the nervous system, and settle the roving mind. Discover time-tested tools that suit your style and can be easily integrated into daily life. Explore a path of enhanced health, better sleep and endless possibility!

Register at CCACE (Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education)