Nature as Teacher
Nature Based Mindful Practice
An Invitation to Return...
There was a time in human history when each of us was alive and awake to both the beauty and the wisdom of the natural world. A time of awareness where we intuited that what was happening 'outside' was also happening 'inside' each of us. A time when nature was our teacher. The following practices invite you to return and rekindle this inner knowing for the sake of your own well-being, for the sake of our planet and for future generations to come who will inhabit it.
Principles of Mindfulness
Awareness - Paying attention to our attention - how and what we notice
Non-judgement - Our ability to accept experiences as they are without
evaluation or judgment
Peacefulness - Our ability to cultivate a state of peacefulness and equanimity
amidst changing conditions
Pay attention to these principles as you go through each exercise, bringing with you a sense of wakefulness, appreciation, and wonder to each experience.
25. Observing Stillness and Activity
Similarly to the previous exercise, this time, alternate your awareness between observing stillness and activity. Spend five minutes noticing each and the relationship between them. What do you observe?
This PDF was made possible with a grant from Center for Art Design and Visual Culture and Nature Sacred.
All women of the University of Maryland (USM) system, alumni and community partners are invited to join.
Register for the conference here.Registration Fees:
USM Student - $20
USM Faculty/Staff - $40
Non USM Attendee - $50
This is a virtual conference. You will receive log-in information after registering. Deadline to register is October 23rd.
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The University System of Maryland Women's Forum is hosting its 31st Annual Women's Conference virtually on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 8:30am - 12:30pm. This year's conference theme, "Ever...
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Motivational Monday TEDx of the Week
5 steps to remove yourself from drama at work
Looking for a dose of inspiration to start your week? No need to look any further. Each week, we curate talks on topics that matter NOW for all of us related to resilience, self-care, dealing with uncertain times, as well as ways to stay connected, inspired, and grounded when the earth beneath us is shifting.Today's talk is 5 steps to remove yourself from drama at work by Anastasia Penright. No matter your industry, you've experienced drama at work. In this funny and all-too-relatable talk, community leader Anastasia Penright outlines five steps you can follow to better coexist with your coworkers and focus on what's really important.
After you watch, we invite you to reflect on the following:
- What resonated for you in the video?
- What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
- As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
- What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
- How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?
If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.
NHEW's aim is to increase awareness of major public health issues and their role in the overall health of society. Through health education, we can learn ways to prevent chronic illness, increase mental and physical strength and resilience, and enhance the overall quality of life in our communities.
Classes are free to join. Please register for individual events using the links provided in the attached flyer.
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The Garden Thyme Podcast: All Things Fall
The Garden Thyme Podcast, brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension, is a monthly podcast where you can get help getting down and dirty in your garden, with timely gardening tips, information about native plants, and more!
This month’s episode focuses on all things fall including chrysanthemum, some fun facts about pumpkins (10:45), and some fun varieties of gourds and pumpkins you might try growing in your garden next year (16:55).
Native Plant of the Month: White Oak – Quercus alba (25:40)
Bug of the Month: Orb-weaver spiders (28:25)
Vegetable Garden Tips of the Month: Garden clean up, seed collecting, digging up summer bulbs (33:00)
Listen to the podcast here.
Please see the following flyer for details on where to get your Annual Flu Shot: through your medical plan, at a CVS location through your prescription insurance, or for employees approved to work on campus by appointment through UHS on limited dates. Details are in the flyer.
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself, your family and your community from the flu. A flu vaccine this season can also help reduce the burden on our healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and save medical resources for care of COVID-19 patients. September and October are good times to get a flu vaccine, but it's never too late!
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Contribute to our UMBC Eats Cookbook!
Seeing the seasonal changes of fall, we feel it's time for a change as well. Join fellow UMBC colleagues in the creation of the second edition of UMBC Eats! Please use this form to submit your favorite recipes by November 6th.
We invite you to download the initial wellness-inspired cookbook,
UMBC Eats, and test some of the recipes shared by our UMBC family.
An Invitation to Return...
There was a time in human history when each of us was alive and awake to both the beauty and the wisdom of the natural world. A time of awareness where we intuited that what was happening 'outside' was also happening 'inside' each of us. A time when nature was our teacher. The following practices invite you to return and rekindle this inner knowing for the sake of your own well-being, for the sake of our planet and for future generations to come who will inhabit it.
Principles of Mindfulness
Awareness - Paying attention to our attention - how and what we notice
Non-judgement - Our ability to accept experiences as they are without
evaluation or judgment
Peacefulness - Our ability to cultivate a state of peacefulness and equanimity
amidst changing conditions
Pay attention to these principles as you go through each exercise, bringing with you a sense of wakefulness, appreciation, and wonder to each experience.
24. Observing Micro and Macro
Find a place where you can sit comfortably. Using your senses, alternate shifting your awareness from observing the immediate micro world (forest floor, bugs, etc.) with the expansive macro world (what you can see and hear in the four directions). What similarities and/or differences do you notice?
This PDF was made possible with a grant from Center for Art Design and Visual Culture and Nature Sacred.
Italian Dressing Marinated Pork Chops
Ingredients:
4 boneless pork chops
2 cup Italian dressing
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper
Mix Italian dressing, soy sauce, and pepper (to taste). The mixture can be increased as needed for larger amounts of meat. Place pork chops in a skillet and cover with the mixed sauce. Cover the skillet and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until cooked through, flipping occasionally. Serve with rice, pasta, veggies, or any side dish of your choosing.
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Italian Dressing Marinated Pork Chops Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops 2 cup Italian dressing 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 tsp. pepper Mix Italian dressing, soy sauce, and pepper (to...
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Wellness Wednesday - October 7th!
We still have seats available for our October 7th Wellness Wednesday: Investing in Uncertain Times!
Experiencing the ups and downs of the market—and seeing your retirement account assets react to those ups and downs—can be unsettling. Join us for a webinar to learn how you can handle market turbulence. This webinar will focus on:
- Things to consider—and avoid—during times like these
- Important investment concepts to understand and how to apply them
- Tools and resources available to you
Please register with TIAA here.