The Next Course Begins on Monday, March 24th!

In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, actually develop skills to experience greater levels of well-being, joy, and purpose in your daily life. These wisdom teachings ultimately empower you to increase your resiliency and find fulfillment even in difficult circumstances. In this course, author and mindfulness teacher John Bruna will unpack these timeless methods in his transformative 6-week workshop based on his acclaimed book, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life.

This unique program offers a chance to learn directly from John, engage with his life-changing teachings, and develop practical tools to create a more fulfilling and joyful life.

Course Details:

• Weekly Live Online Sessions with John Bruna: Engage in interactive online sessions where John will guide you through the book’s core principles, share his insights, and answer your questions.
• FREE Copy of the Book: Receive your own signed copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life to dive deeper into the lessons.
• Hands-On Practices: Learn proven mindfulness techniques, reflection exercises, and tools to bring more joy and well-being into your life.

Benefits You’ll Receive:

• Increased Well-Being: Discover how to cultivate inner peace and lasting joy through mindfulness and purposeful living.
• Enhanced Clarity: Align your actions with your values to live a more intentional and meaningful life.
• Mental and Emotional Balance: Learn mindfulness practices that overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and habits and increase attention and emotional resiliency.
• Greater Resilience: Develop the skills to navigate challenges with grace and confidence.
• Improved Relationships: Foster deeper connections with yourself and others through authentic communication and compassion.
• A Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded participants on a shared journey of growth and transformation.

Who Should Attend?

Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, find greater purpose, or simply live with more joy, this workshop is for you!

Course Schedule:

• Dates: March 24th – May 5th
• Time: Mondays, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST)
• Location: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)

Cost: $249. We do offer a sliding scale (discount price) for anyone that needs it. Just fill out this form – Reduced Rate Form.

Reserve Your Spot Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with John Bruna and unlock the wisdom for a meaningful and joyful life.

Hosted by the Mindfulness in Recovery Institute – Register Here.

Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits! Questions? Email admin@mindfullifeprogram.org or call 970-633-0163.

Book Review: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by John Bruna

John Bruna’s The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness is an insightful and deeply practical guide to cultivating a life of purpose, fulfillment, and genuine happiness. Bruna, a former Buddhist monk and renowned mindfulness teacher, distills years of wisdom into an accessible, engaging, and actionable book that speaks to anyone seeking a more intentional and meaningful existence.

Key Strengths of the Book:

1. A Practical Approach to Mindfulness
   • Unlike books that treat mindfulness as just meditation or stress reduction, Bruna presents it as a way of living—a conscious approach to aligning daily actions with one’s values.
   • He emphasizes that mindfulness is not just about awareness but about making skillful choices that lead to a more fulfilling life.
2. The Role of Values in a Meaningful Life
   • Bruna explains with evidence that true well-being comes not from chasing pleasure or external validation but from living in alignment with deeply held values.
   • He provides exercises and reflections to help readers identify what truly matters to them and how to structure their lives around those values.
3. Breaking Free from Unconscious Patterns
   • The book highlights how habitual, unconscious behaviors and thought patterns often keep people stuck in cycles of stress and dissatisfaction.
   • Bruna offers mindfulness techniques that help readers develop awareness, self-discipline, and intentionality, allowing them to respond to life’s challenges with wisdom rather than reactivity.
4. Integrating Mindfulness with Daily Life
   • Bruna emphasizes that mindfulness is not limited to meditation; rather, it is about how we engage with our relationships, work, and daily activities.
   • He offers practical exercises, real-life examples, and guided reflections to help readers integrate mindfulness into their everyday routines.
5. A Balanced and Inclusive Perspective
   • While grounded in Buddhist teachings, the book is secular and accessible to people of all backgrounds.
   • Bruna speaks from personal experience—his journey from addiction to becoming a monk and mindfulness teacher—which makes his insights relatable and inspiring.

Final Thoughts:

The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life is more than just a book on mindfulness; it is a blueprint for intentional and values-driven living. Bruna’s compassionate and practical approach makes mindfulness feel achievable and deeply relevant in today’s fast-paced world.

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate greater self-awareness, purpose, and fulfillment, whether they are new to mindfulness or already on a personal growth journey. It’s an empowering reminder that true happiness is not found in external circumstances, but in how we choose to engage with life itself.