||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER |||
Julia Summers leads a weekly meditation group at Orcas Senior Center every Tuesday at 1 pm. Regardless of prior experience, Julia extends a warm invitation to all, emphasizing inclusivity by operating the sessions on a donation basis. With open hearts, she embraces everyone, cultivating a community dedicated to the profound journey of self-discovery and tranquility.
Julia’s own transformative journey began amidst the nomadic families of Nepal, where she discovered profound solace in spirituality, choosing inner richness over material pursuits. Imbibing the teachings of Buddhism and seeking wisdom from spiritual mentors, Julia later shared her expertise at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center. In 2013, fueled by a passion to spread the transformative power of mindfulness, she founded Spirit House, a haven for spiritual retreats.
For more information contact Julia at spirithouseojai@gmail.com. All are welcome!
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I attend and love the meditation group at the Senior Center. The drawing of a woman sitting in a lotus position does not represent how we meditate there. We sit in chairs. This isn’t required, people can choose to lean against a wall, sit in a lotus position, sit in a chair, whatever works for you. I hope people aren’t discouraged to join us because they don’t think they would be comfortable or able to sit in the lotus way. All are welcome. For me, it is a highlight in my life and very helpful in these difficult times…