Tzivia Gover

MINDFUL MOMENTS FOR MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS(Next workshop Mother’s Day Weekend, May 9-11, 2008 at ESALEN http://www.esalen.org)

Every woman is a mother, a daughter or both. Whether or not we have children of our own, we each play the role of nurturer, teacher and protector. Likewise, whether our mothers are in our lives today or not, each of us has a yearning to receive unconditional love and wise guidance. Mother/Daughter relationships are potentially our richest source of love and nourishment. They can also be complicated and confusing.

Mindful Moments for Mothers & Daughters is a workshop in which participants explore, honor and celebrate their roles and relationships as mothers and daughters in a safe and welcoming environment. We use the practice of mindfulness to find clarity, peace and a spirit of joyful relaxation to guide us in this process of discovery and deeper connection. Through a series of discussions, simple art and writing activities, guided meditations and values clarification exercises, participants will:

• identify strengths and challenges in their mother/daughter roles and relationships;
• bring a spirit of mindful intention to the process of growth and healing in their lives as mothers and daughters;
• discover the common and complementary values they bring to those relationships; and
• connect with feelings of gratitude, joy and love toward themselves as well as their mothers and/or daughters.

This workshop is appropriate for all women, whether they are attending individually or with their mothers and/or adult daughters