The Mindfulness Initiative

We’re thrilled to announce that CYR Lead, Cathy-Mae Karelse, PhD, will be speaking at the Building Hopeful Futures Festival! Organised by the School of International Futures and Futures Friends, this event is all about building momentum and driving action around the UN Summit of the Future and the Declaration on Future Generations agenda. Want to celebrate and learn from global innovations for intergenerational fairness? Join us on September 19th to help shape the movement toward implementing the Declaration on Future Generations. In-person capacity is full, but you can still register for virtual participation here > https://lnkd.in/gqPHYcWT For more details on the programme, visit here >https://lnkd.in/gwwtfZBE #BHFF2024 #OurCommonFuture #SummitOfTheFuture #GlobalGoals 

Anyone developing new ways of delivering mindfulness will surely find some helpful ideas in the Fieldbook for Mindfulness Innovators. The refreshed and updated version released earlier this year is now available to order in print 📚 Menka Sanghvi's skilled review includes new sections on social mindfulness, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

The MI stands with all those who have been impacted by the recent civil disturbances based on Muslim and racial hatred. This article by our director, Richard Edwards, calls for our political leaders to mindfully address the toxic landscape that has led to this violent racism.

“What a set of wonderful applications, makes my heart jump!” “There are some very interesting projects, and it's an honour to be involved in the process.” “It's so inspiring reading about all these fantastic projects. We have some tough decisions on our hands!” Our judges are being scrupulous in their scoring and diligent about the details as they make their decisions. We'll be announcing the finalists in early September, and the winners will be revealed at the Manchester Mindfulness Festival in October.

🧭 Presenting our new strategic plan! 🧭 With thanks to all those who have contributed their thoughts on this document during its evolution, we are happy to share the strategic plan that will shape the work of the MI for the coming three years. Find the full strategy and Theory of Change, as well as a summary overview, on our website. We really look forward to your comments! https://lnkd.in/dQ-j6cc8

🌏 Connexion et crise climatique 🌍 Initiative Mindfulness France have produced a French translation of extracts from our report Reconnection: Meeting the Climate Crisis Inside Out. We are grateful to them for making these ideas more accessible to the francophone world. Both the original report and the translated extracts can be downloaded from our website: https://lnkd.in/eSNxGitU The report outlines the relevance of mindfulness and compassion practices in addressing the endemic disconnection from self, others and nature at the root of the climate crisis.

MI Director Richard Edwards will be at #ICMBangor2024 next weekend You can find him sharing ideas at this panel discussion on "Agency and Connection in the Polycrisis: Mindfulness as a Foundational Capacity for Societal Transformation", with Jamie Bristow, Cathy-Mae Karelse and Roy Ellis.

This weekend the Mindfulness Network for People of Colour convene their Symposium at Birkbeck College in London, 'Belonging'. https://lnkd.in/eYcX2dyv

👀 A peek behind the curtain... 👀 Our Trustee Kareen Griffiths interviewed Jamie Bristow and Richard Edwards, former and current Directors, about where the Mindfulness Initiative is coming from and where it's headed. For an insider look at the thinking behind our forthcoming strategy, as well as a concise history of the decade to date, take a look at the recording. And do let us know your thoughts. p.s. we're currently seeking a Treasurer to join our brilliant Board - an exciting time to be part of the team https://lnkd.in/eb7_Ujjz

As part of strengthening our governance, we are looking for a volunteer Treasurer, with experience of mindfulness and of organisational finances, to join our Trustee Board. The role of a Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. Responsibilities include: 💠 monitoring the accounts, overseeing budgets and ensuring appropriate accounting procedures and audits are followed 💠 presenting financial reports to the Board and keeping the Trustees informed about their financial responsibilities 💠 supporting financial planning, including contributing to the fundraising strategy and overseeing the reserves policies This role involves attending quarterly Board meetings and liaising regularly with the Director. As well as financial experience, a Treasurer needs the skills to analyse proposals and their financial consequences, and an ability to communicate financial information in a straightforward way. In addition, all our Trustees should have an understanding of mindfulness and a personal practice. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please get in touch!