Mindful Steps WV

02/11/2026

Join a global, non-political, multi-faith loving-kindness mindfulness session at 4:30 today. Julie from the mindfulness team will be there in person! 🌎🙏

🙏 Join Us in Washington, D.C. and Maryland | Feb 10–12, 2026
We are deeply honored to invite everyone to join us in Washington, D.C. and Maryland as we approach the final destination of this 2,300-mile Walk for Peace. After more than 108 days and countless steps through many states, we will arrive in our nation's capital with hearts full of gratitude. We warmly welcome all who wish to be part of these final, sacred moments of our journey.

📅 Confirmed Schedule (Updated on February 8, 2026. All times listed are in EST):

* Monday, February 9 (Day 107):
Night Rest Stop: Marymount University (Private Event)

* Tuesday, February 10 (Day 108):
- 7:00 AM: Walk begins
- 9:30–10:45 AM: Public Event at Bender Arena
- Lunch stop: National United Methodist Church (Invitees only)
- 1:00–2:30 PM: Interfaith Ceremony at Washington National Cathedral
- 2:30 PM: Unity Walk on Embassy Row
- Night Stop: George Washington University (Private Event)

* Wednesday, February 11 (Day 109):
- 9:30 AM: Walk to Peace Monument / Capitol Hill begins
- Lunch stop: St. Mark’s Capitol Hill Church (Invitees only)
- 1:30 PM: Walk to Lincoln Memorial begins
- 2:30–4:00 PM: Peace Gathering and Concluding Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial
- 4:30–7:30 PM: Meditation Session with Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara at George Washington University Smith Center

* Thursday, February 12 (Day 110):
- 9:00 AM: Walk for Peace continues in Maryland (The walk starts from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium)
- 10:00–10:45 AM: Peace Gathering at the steps of the Maryland State Capitol
- 12:30 PM: Departure for Fort Worth, TX

📌 We also cordially invite all venerable monks and nuns from all traditions to join us on this path of peace. If you are able to join, please visit our website to sign up so we may prepare for your arrival.

🎥 We will have live streams on our page for most of the events listed above so that everyone can join us in spirit from anywhere.

🗺️We will also provide daily updates on our walking route. Please check the Live Map pinned at the top of our page to track the journey in near real-time. We still post nightly updates every day for the following day on our page and our website. We encourage you to stay tuned to both platforms to ensure you have the most current information. The website link is pinned at the top of our page or in the comment section below this post.

We look forward to welcoming you with open hearts. Your presence would be a blessing and a gift to us all.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏

12/17/2025

May the practice meet you gently, wherever this season finds you.
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Psst! Guess what?
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I’m now on Insight Timer, and my first guided meditation is live:
Tiny Delights: Mindfulness for Seasonal Ease.

I created a short, soothing practice that invites you to soften your breath, release tension, and reconnect with the tiny delights that quietly nourish us during this season...
Candlelight
Snowfall
Warm tea
Getting lost in a book
A quiet walk

I am excited to share this meditation freely and to begin offering guided practices on Insight Timer.

If you’d like to listen, you can find it here:
👉 https://insig.ht/MMRGP1D97Yb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share

May the practice meet you gently, wherever this season finds you.
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08/19/2025

The last class for the Mindful Steps Summer Series is this Thursday!

Embracing the Human Heart: Mindfulness through Grief
Thursday, August 21
12:00 - 1:00pm on Zoom (Free!)

Class info: Grief touches us all, yet it can feel isolating and overwhelming. In this free, one-hour workshop, we’ll explore how mindfulness can gently support us through the grieving process. Through guided techniques and discussion, participants will learn practices to hold their emotions with care, honor their unique experiences of loss, and cultivate a sense of connection and belonging.

Register here:
https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1yKu2XS9ZsjPTHE

07/28/2025

The Mindful Steps Summer Series continues this Thursday!!

Holistic Practices for Easing Pain and Illness
Thursday, July 31
12:00 - 1:00pm on Zoom

Living with pain or sickness can be overwhelming—physically and emotionally. This free, one-hour workshop introduces gentle, mindfulness-based techniques to help ease discomfort and support a greater sense of calm. Through guided practices and simple body awareness tools, participants will explore how to shift their relationship with pain and illness, fostering acceptance and inner peace along the way.

Register here:
https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1yKu2XS9ZsjPTHE