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Tag Archives: stress/relaxation
Introducing the Reflect, Resist, Rejuvenate Lounge
by Anna Ostow
REFLECT RESIST REJUVENATE LOUNGE We are proud to announce the official “opening” or coming on-line of our Reflect, Resist, Rejuvenate lounge. This room was re-purposed just prior to the pandemic from a reading room to a reading room plus, with … Continue reading
What is Mindfulness Anyway?
by Anna Ostow
Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzz word these days, alongside concepts like “self-care.” So what is mindfulness anyways? Mindfulness is another way of talking about being present. To be present is to drop into current time and the … Continue reading
Posted in Newsletter Articles, Reflections, Spirituality
Tagged Buddhism, community, meditation, mindfulness, spirituality, stress/relaxation
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A Revolution of Rest: A Case For ‘Radical Renewal’
by Kim Alston
While I was brainstorming for this piece I found myself struggling to formulate something that hasn’t already been said about this moment of absolute turmoil. At first, I aimed to express something profound, original… politically galvanizing even. But quite quickly, … Continue reading
On Isolation and Consolation
As we all know, in these days of quarantine, loneliness and isolation are prevalent. Zoom is as depleting as it is efficient. Social distance may be wearing on us, our own particular responses to stress may be in full action. One … Continue reading
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Be Like the Water
While he is not going into his classroom, my 9-year-old son is still continuing with his third-grade work, which includes a “river study.” When we go out for walks and come by one of the many streams and tributaries that … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections, Spirituality
Tagged CRSL news, meditation, nature, Smith College Jewish Community, spirituality, stress/relaxation
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Spring 2019 Event Calendar
Friends, Below is the Spring 2019 event calendar! The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life encourages all students and community members to attend workshops, weekly programming, and events available to them. The CRSL is pleased to offer a variety of … Continue reading
Reflect, Resist, Rejuvenate
Dear Friends, We chose to highlight as our theme “Reflect, Resist, Rejuvenate” this year because we think these are the three ingredients we all need to live in the present historical moment, and, as general practices of the spiritual life. … Continue reading
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Lessons from Groot
Last weekend I watched a stupid movie with my son and my daughter in law. My son is involved with the world of medical care, and my daughter-in-law is director of a preschool. They both spend a lot of time … Continue reading
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Bodman Lounge Tea Bar up and running!
by Emmett Wald
Students who visit Helen Hills Hills Chapel often may have noticed some changes to the Bodman Lounge in the past year: books moving around, a new houseplant, the piano left to make way for more seating, mugs and glasses migrating … Continue reading
Cooking Up Compassion Event Series
Sophomores Shailee Shah ‘20, Shana Fletcher ‘20, and Mira Schueler ‘20 have hosted two of their three “Cooking Up Compassion” events with great success! The complex topic of compassion is investigated with peers over a delicious meal. The thoughtful event … Continue reading
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Tagged CRSL news, food, mindfulness, stress/relaxation
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