‘Quiet’ workshop to soothe holiday hysteria
December can be hectic, so don’t miss this opportunity to savor a little peace and quiet. “20 Minutes of Quiet” await you at Halifax next Tuesday, December 7. A fan of quiet, Ami Hudson, M.Div. is hosting the free event.
“Our spirits long for unfilled space,” said Hudson. “So we’ll make believe we have nowhere to go and nothing to do. Hopefully we’ll come away more centered, peaceful and calm.”
That may be harder than it sounds. Even when we’re still and quiet, our minds stay busy going over to-do lists or this morning’s awkward conversation. “We’ll share some ways of quieting our busy minds,” said Hudson. “We want to stay in the ‘here and now’ instead of being constantly onto the next thing.”
Practicing some quiet has always been important “to clear my mind and to help me sleep,” said Sharron Warren of South Boston–a nurse and owner/designer of Beach Babe’s Jewelry. “With the holiday season upon us we all need to take a few moments to just be quiet. Take time to sit with your eyes shut and think about what is important to you. I feel when I take care of myself I can better take care of others,” said Warren.
“20 Minutes of Quiet” will be offered at noon and again at 7 p.m. Participants in the noon workshop may feel free to bring their lunch. “I’m hoping people who work nearby may be able to join us around their lunch break,” said Hudson.
Hudson is a Christian spiritual director which she described as “your personal chaplain to help you navigate through life.” Her website is www.AmiHudson.com and her office is in Halifax. She has taught religion and lifelong learning courses at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center and has served as career coach at Halifax County High School.
This event follows November’s “Balance Your Life” workshop and is the second in a monthly “Best Self” workshop series hosted by Hudson. Topics for upcoming months include: Power Thoughts & Affirmations, 5 Things for Couples, Getting Serious about Laughter, and Making Sense of your Dreams. “I chose topics that have benefitted me, and I hope they will contribute to others’ well-being too,” said Hudson.
“20 Minutes of Quiet” is set for Tuesday, December 7 at Hudson’s office on North Main in Halifax with a choice of times, Noon-1:00 or 7-8:00 pm. Participants should register by Friday, 12/3 by calling Hudson at 476-4111 or by email to ami@pure.net, indicating a preference of noon or 7 p.m. Leave an e-mail address if you want notification of upcoming workshops, which run through April.
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“Balance Your Life” workshop to focus on important things
Sharpening colored pencils for the workshop! Contact me if you want to come!
How balanced are the important things in your life? A free one-hour “Balance Your Life” workshop hosted by Ami Hudson, M.Div. in Halifax on Thursday November 11 lets you focus imaginatively on what’s important to you.
Looking at areas of life such as family & friends, career, health, money, personal growth, and fun & recreation, participants can see where things are going well and where things might be out of balance. “If you’re focused on career but missing out with friends & family, you can set goals to give more attention to that. On the other hand, if family responsibility is primary, maybe you’d enjoy some focus on your own personal growth, or fun & recreation,” said Hudson.
Familiar with the workshop, Jenny Hochstein of Pick-A-Pine Plantation said, “It was a real motivation to me to discover what the priorities were in my life, the percentage of fulfillment I was experiencing in my goals, what was interfering, and what I could change. This helps you put your life into perspective. I really enjoy working with Ami– she gently leads you through the process and encourages you to think things through.”
Hudson is offering the workshop at noon and again at 7 p.m. Participants in the noon workshop may feel free to bring their lunch. “I’m hoping people who work nearby may be able to join us around their lunch break,” said Hudson.
Hudson is a Christian spiritual director which she describes as “your personal chaplain to help you navigate through life.” Her website is www.AmiHudson.com and her office is in Halifax. She has taught religion and lifelong learning courses at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center and has served as career coach at Halifax County High School.
The workshop is the first in a monthly “Best Self” series hosted by Hudson. Topics for upcoming months include: A Quiet Retreat in 20 Minutes, Power Thoughts & Affirmations, Five Things for Couples, Getting Serious about Laughter, and Making Sense of your Dreams. “I chose topics that have benefitted me, and I hope they will contribute to others’ well-being also,” said Hudson.
The “Balance Your Life” workshop is set for Thursday, November 11 at Hudson’s office on North Main in Halifax with a choice of times, Noon-1:00 or 7-8:00 pm. Participants should register by Tuesday , 11/9 by calling Hudson at 476-4111 or by email to ami@pure.net, indicating a preference of noon or 7 p.m. Leave an e-mail address if you want notification of upcoming workshop details in the monthly “Best Self” series, which runs through April.