MANSFIELD -- With violent protests and hate speech a daily part of everyones newsfeeds, a Mansfield, Ohio pair are offering powerful tools for positive action.

A Meditation in Action program will be held Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the historic Butterfly House at 20 N. Mulberry St. in downtown Mansfield. This program will explore contemplative practices that will help individuals stay calm and will provide positive, effective ways to serve as engaged citizens.

The event will be co-hosted by Annamarie Fernyak, founder of Mind Body Align, LLC and noted author and yoga instructor, Claudia Cummins and is free to the public.

Meditation can be a powerful tool that promotes not just inner peace, but also peace in the world around us, shared Cummins. In this afternoon session and community gathering, we'll explore contemplative practices that help us stay calm and balanced in our ever-changing world. We'll also consider ways to serve as engaged citizens who promote wellbeing for all with a spirit of goodwill and unity.

When asked, both Cummins and Fernyak felt there were common themes driving the protests and hateful speech clogging our daily lives. Some of these include How do we live in ease, even in these unsettled times? How does peace in the outer world relate to peace in our own hearts? How do we speak up from a place of love, rather than hate? How do we seek out common ground with those who disagree with us?

Cummins shared what she views as one of the most important thoughts, How can we use difficult emotions like fear and anger to promote healing, rather than discord?

At the Meditation for Action workshop, the group will be led in positive methods for considering these questions and more. The afternoon will include seated meditation, discussion, and an opportunity to learn more about local groups seeking positive change.

This session is offered in a spirit of peace rather than conflict, love rather than hate, and unity rather than polarization, stated Cummins.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of race, age, gender, religion or political belief. No prior meditation experience is necessary. The event is listed on MBAs calendar of events, and can be found by clicking here. View and share your interest on the Facebook invite here.

Mind Body Align, LLC provides opportunity and empowers everyone to live their best lives. It is a multi-faceted business incubator and provides a home for wellness services and career opportunities in the form of available meeting, working and space which is soothing, inspiring and state of the art.

Their cafe offer healthy lunch daily, a gift shop, monthly coffee talks, wine socials, and wellness opportunities. Follow the events scheduled at the Butterfly House on Instagram or at http://www.MindBodyAlign.com and grow inspired to live with intention your best life.

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