{"id":16254,"date":"2021-01-26T15:11:45","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T21:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?p=16254"},"modified":"2021-01-26T15:58:07","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T21:58:07","slug":"meditation-by-app-ointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/meditation-by-app-ointment\/","title":{"rendered":"Meditation by App(ointment)"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are continuing our popular mid-week meditation series, but as with so many things it will be a little different because of the pandemic. We won't be meeting in the chapel. Rather, we will be \"meditating in place\" -- separately but together, through the miracle of information technology.<\/p>\n

Yes, there's an app for that. In fact, there are many, but we've selected Insight Timer<\/a>. It's free! Install on your phone or use the website. Be sure to use your Xavier (xula.edu) email when creating your account, so you can join the CAT+FD Circle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We'll use the app for a group meditation on Wednesday mornings at 7:30am whenever classes are in session this semester. Meditations will be short (about ten minutes) using music or spoken word. No interaction required on your part; just tune in and chill out.<\/p>\n

It starts this Wednesday, January 27th, at 7:30am.<\/p>\n

\"[Insight<\/p>\n

You needn't have any experience with meditating; just give it a try. There's no commitment and no pressure. This is an easy way to dip your toe in the waters and get started.<\/p>\n

Why bother? Meditation has numerous well-documented benefits, including stress management, improved emotional balance, increased focus and awareness and increased responsiveness to student needs.<\/p>\n

Don't hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or run into any technical glitches.<\/p>\n

Full disclosure: CAT+FD staffer Bart Everson has a remunerative relationship with Insight Timer. It ain't much but it does exist. He has attempted to resolve this potential conflict of interest. Full details on his personal blog<\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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