Listening With the Shared Heart of Community: A Mini Mindfulness Retreat
with Julia Billquist, CMT-200 
Listening With the Shared Heart of Community: A Mini Mindfulness Retreat
with Julia Billquist, CMT-200
with Julia Billquist, CMT-200
Listening to our own hearts, the hearts of others, and the shared heart of community.
Join us for a four hour mini retreat of practices for inward and outward listening. Together, we’ll explore how we might "listen" with our senses and awareness beyond the ears, and what it feels like to attend to what we hear with compassion. The day will offer a variety of contemplative practices (meditation, music, journaling, movement, etc.) All are invited to come, belong, and participate to their level of comfort.
Our time will include:
- Grounding Arrival & Intentions Setting – creating the conditions for listening and hearing.
- Guided Meditation & Inner Listening Practice – practices to allow the heart's messages to be noticed.
- Mindful Eating Practice – savoring nourishment with gratitude.
- Drumming & Practice for Listening Beyond the Self – sharing in the flow of communal rhythms.
- Reflective Journaling - writing or drawing as an expression of hearing.
- Gentle Movement & Closing Meditation – hearing the body in motion and at rest.
We’ll conclude with a closing circle with the option to share about the practice experience. All are welcome to join in this time for compassionate listening and community connection!
When: Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10:00am – 2pm
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church - Parlor (Map Link: Google Map for Trinity UMC) An inclusive and supportive community of faith.
Cost: Donation based pass - pay what you can (those who can pay more lend a hand to those who have less - suggested range $10-$50)
Your Guides: Julia Billquist and Mickey Caruso-Yahne
Accessibility: The building has accessible parking, an entry ramp, and accessible restrooms.
What to Bring (Optional):
refillable beverage container
cushion for sitting on the floor
blanket or yoga mat for lying down practice
a journal and a writing utensils
a snack to share
Please dress comfortably for this indoor retreat. Weather permitting, there will be an opportunity to be outside for a fresh air break. There will be a variety of seating available
All of our classes are scheduled in the US Central time zone. Pre-registration is required so we can plan accordingly. No refunds the day of the event or thereafter. The teacher may choose to cancel the retreat in the event of under-enrollment - if this happens registrants will receive a full refund.
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