Discover the Gifts in Loneliness
About this course
Nearly everyone experiences loneliness at some point in their lives, but if we look at it the right way, we can start to understand that solitude points us inward, offering up wisdom we didn’t even know we needed. In this course on getting in touch with your own awesomeness (even if you feel anything but), meditation teacher Yael Shy teaches mindfulness tools to help you understand what your lonely feelings are trying to tell you, ultimately bringing more acceptance, worthiness, and love into your life.
About the teacher
Yael Shy
Yael Shy offers over 10 years of experience as a meditation teacher in addition to 20 years of experience as practitioner in a variety of traditions. She primarily works with parents, in addition to young adults to help navigate their twenties, or better cope with change.
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9 Sessions
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Course Introduction -
1. The Feelings of LonelinessPractice a meditation to answer the question, “What am I feeling?”15 mins -
2. When Are We Lonely?Sense and define when loneliness shows up in your body.11 mins -
3. Loneliness in the BodyDiscover how the body experiences and processes loneliness.12 mins -
4. Loneliness in the MindPractice a four-step inquiry to question the truth of your thoughts about being lonely.12 mins -
5. Loneliness and LongingRealize what desire is masked beneath loneliness.13 mins -
6. Connecting with YouPractice a specific 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 meditation to become more present to life as it is happening.13 mins -
7. Feeling Lonely with OthersDiscover the parts of you that are not fully seen and may cause you to feel lonely among other people.13 mins -
8. Love as the Opposite of LonelinessFeel how the opposite of loneliness could actually be love.14 mins -
9. Welcoming LonelinessWhat might it feel like to embrace loneliness instead of turning away from it?11 mins
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