Process mindfulness is a cohort for those who want to dive deeper into process thought to more fully see and live in a process-relational way. It provides a place for those who seek to be process mystics, adventurers, caretakers, and weavers of stories. It offers a space for coming together to share and learn how to experience our world through holistic modes of becoming. It pursues its aims through a mindful practice of intentional and embodied awareness of process cosmology.
At dawn, when the light comes slanting through the pines, I wake to the sound of wind in the trees.
I lie still and listen, aware of the cool air on my skin, the smell of earth, the taste of salt on my lips.
I am here, in this moment, and all is well.
I take a deep breath, and let it out slowly. I am present, awake, alive.
I am grateful for this day, for this breath, for this life.
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Our Aspirations
The aim of the Process Mindfulness cohort is to provide a space for imaginative reflection in a process-relational mode, a resource for collaboratively engaging in creative awareness, and a network for connecting with like-minded seekers.
1. Provide a space for for creative reflection in a process-relational mode.
The focus here primarily involves activities of the mind (e.g., reflecting, imagining, thinking, discussing, etc.). So, this might include reading texts, poetry, viewing media or art, giving presentations, Somatic therapy, meditation, yoga, or having conversations with one another about topics that help broaden one's vision and deepen one's understanding about the way we exist together in a process-relational world.
2. Provide a resource for collaboratively engaging in creative awareness.
Our ambition here is to create a community where we can explore a deeper awareness of becoming. We will share our stories and find ways where we connect in our own lives and with each other. We will move together, be silent together, and share the unique ways that each of us intentionally brings more meaning into our lives through attunement with the relational world in process.
3. Provide a network for connecting like-minded seekers.
The aim here is to create, develop, and nurture relationships among the cohort participants, offering opportunities to interact with and learn from one another, and providing a way for participants to easily and regularly interact with one another outside of scheduled gatherings. Our online community platform is the primary means for fostering interactions among members and nourishing the network.
Meets on the second Saturday of each month
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Cohort Coordinator
Jennifer Zechlin is an ordained clergy member of the Progressive Christian Alliance, currently working as Director of both Children’s and Adult Education, and part-time pulpit minister at a small United Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ partnership church in California. She is also honored to have earned a Certificate in Process Thought & Practice from the Cobb Institute.
Originally from the Inland Empire region of Southern California, Jennifer currently lives in Southeast New Mexico. As a former religious studies major, her passions revolve around religious and spiritual education, interfaith dialogue, and servant ministry. As a member of the human race, she feels that social justice and environmental restoration are as important to her as breathing and eating. She enjoys writing an occasional poem, pushing around paint on canvases, and learning how to play the flute and trombone. She tries, and very often succeeds, in being able to find the sacred in any given moment and be awed by the most mundane of experiences.
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How to Join
To join the cohort, you will need to create an account on our dedicated Cobb Institute community website.
Our community site is powered by the Mighty Networks social networking platform. That means you'll be able to add posts, share information and photos, and interact with other cohort members, just as you would with any social network . . . but without any unwanted distractions, advertisements, and private data collection, etc.
When you setup your account be sure to fill out your profile, introduce yourself, and download the mobile app so that you can access the cohort anytime. Click on the button below to create your account now.
If you're already a member of another Cobb Institute cohort and have an account on our community website, just click on the button below and you'll be automatically enrolled.