Second Monday Practical Wellness Sessions
Intentional Presence in the Company of Others
"Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace." - Dalai Lama
In these two Second Monday Practical Wellness sessions we’ll explore ideas, perspectives, and techniques to pause and be intentionally present with ourselves and with others. There are no answers, formulas, prescriptions, or promises in these sessions; just time and space to explore options for responding mindfully to others rather than reacting to them.
Date: October 13, 2025: Intentional Presence in the Company of Others, Part I
Date: November 10, 2025: Intentional Presence in the Company of Others, Part II *** POSTPONED UNTIL DECEMBER***
Date: December 8, 2025: Intentional Presence in the Company of Others, Part II
Times: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Dates: Listed Above
Location: St. Charles Lodge, Level C, 600 Farrell Drive, Ft. Wright, KY 41011
Fee: $20 recommended contribution
Register: nbloemer@fuse.net or 859-750-6710
If you prefer to lie down for meditation type practices, bring a yoga mat, beach towel and/or a blanket.
Gentle Me Time Virtual Sessions
Techniques, Tips, and Time to Play
Sources offering meditations, visualizations, breathing techniques, and relaxation exercises are readily available on a variety of platforms. What is often missing, however, is dedicated time and space to play with techniques to discern if and how they might be effectively applied in everyday life. Gentle Me Time Virtual Sessions offer that dedicated time and space. Each month, we will explore one technique or approach – explain it, experience it, and offer suggestions for its practical application. Session topics will be posted on the website and in the newsletter. Registration for each session is required. Sessions will be recorded, so if you cannot attend the live session you will have access to the recording to download and use whenever you choose.
November Session: Loving Kindness Meditation - a Joyful Version
November’s session is a joyful version of a loving kindness meditation—perfect for the upcoming holiday season of social gatherings. Loving kindness meditation is a form of meditation that focuses on cultivating feelings of goodwill, kindness, and compassion for yourself and for others. You might think of it as a fitness regimen for your heart center!
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Topic: Loving Kindness Meditation—A Joyful Version
Time: 11:00 AM—11:30 AM
Location: Virtual (A link will be sent prior to the session)
Fee: $10 recommended contribution
- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/practicalwellnessorg?locale.x=en_US
- Or send a check to Nancy Bloemer, P.O. Box 44, Melbourne, KY 41059
Register: nbloemer@fuse.net or 859-750-6710
December Session: Energy Expansion Imagery
Imagine resting without effort in a protective cocoon of soothing energy! This guided imagery can be used for rest, relaxation, and healing – just to name a few. Join us for complete R & R during the busy holiday season!
Date: Monday, December 15, 2025
Topic: Energy Expansion Imagery
Time: 11:00 AM—11:30 AM
Location: Virtual (A link will be sent prior to the session)
Fee: $10 recommended contribution
- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/practicalwellnessorg?locale.x=en_US
- Or send a check to Nancy Bloemer, P.O. Box 44, Melbourne, KY 41059
Register: nbloemer@fuse.net or 859-750-6710
January Session: Befriending Yourself
As the new year begins, pause to cultivate loving and supportive relationships with aspects of yourself: your body, mind, heart, and soul. Just as you set aside time to be a friend to your loved ones, take time to befriend yourself.
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Topic: Befriending Yourself
Time: 11:00 AM—11:30 AM
Location: Virtual (A link will be sent prior to the session)
Fee: $10 recommended contribution
- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/practicalwellnessorg?locale.x=en_US
- Or send a check to Nancy Bloemer, P.O. Box 44, Melbourne, KY 41059
Register: nbloemer@fuse.net or 859-750-6710