As we move into the summer months and (hopefully!) some drier and warmer weather, we hope you will join us for fortnightly Wellbeing Walks. The Walks will be an opportunity to improve your wellbeing by getting up from your desk (or kitchen table!) in the middle of the day to enjoy a break from screens… Continue reading Join our Wellbeing Walks!
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Toxic Thinking
Sam recently wrote this blog for Mindwell Leeds on Toxic Thinking: We have millions of thoughts every day. Some of them are negative, some positive and most of them are just slightly boring and neutral like “what shall I have for dinner”. Thoughts only become toxic when we get stuck in a way of thinking… Continue reading Toxic Thinking
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – Conflict Resolution
Sam is joined by Anna and David for a "round table" conversation about conflict resolution. They discuss how hard or easy they find it for themselves, as well as what value there is to be found in working through it. Do you have any tips for resolving conflict? We would love to hear them! https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/flourishing-conflict-resolution?si=9e5cf20c599648d8b875a9004e102c50&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – Conflict Resolution
About Me: Kate
"Hi, I’m Kate Spooner and I am delighted to be facilitating Monday Mindfulness for Leeds Sanctuary. I qualified as a Mindfulness teacher several years ago and have enjoyed the opportunity since then to teach MBCT Mindfulness courses both in the NHS and in the recovery college, and drop-in sessions for NHS staff. I find it helps to… Continue reading About Me: Kate
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – Toxic Positivity vs Toxic Negativity
This month's "Flourishing" stream is on the topics of Toxic Positivity and Toxic Negativity. It's often acknowledged that these attitudes can be harmful, but where do they begin, and how do we break the thought habit? https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/flourishing-toxic-positivity-vs-toxic-negativity?si=3bf50536a9904abfb1d53866e75f5dab&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Growing with the Enneagram: Understanding Wings and Arrows
We at Leeds Sanctuary love The Enneagram, and are delighted to announce our second retreat day for 2023 - Understanding Wings and Arrows. If you haven’t come across it before, the Enneagram is a personality typing tool which many people – whether they consider themselves spiritual or not – have found to be incredibly helpful… Continue reading Growing with the Enneagram: Understanding Wings and Arrows
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Sanctuary and Busyness
This month's "Sanctuary" stream is a discussion between Emily and David on "Busyness". We reflect on Advent and the balance of "being" and "doing", in anticipation of Lent. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/sanctuary-busyness/s-TYpWK4c2yFt?si=b39e923c81bb48e79e6b039769adc29b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The Lent resources we anticipate releasing in our chat are now available through our social media channels; find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice and Biodiversity
As part of the launch of the new Leeds Craftivists campaign on Biodiversity, Anna was joined by Grace Hills, a permaculture artist and one of the Craftivists' leaders, living in North Leeds. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/justice-justice-and-biodiversity?si=e143792b7d2541fd960562f319ca0c51&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing We are thankful to Grace for sharing some of her learning and views on Biodiversity, and especially for her openness in sharing… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice and Biodiversity
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Encounter and The Great Outdoors
In this episode of our podcast, David talks to Ross Maloney, CEO of Ramblers, about Encounter and The Great Outdoors. They discuss the different encounters which can be found through being outside, how spirituality can be practiced and nurtured outside, and how valuable time outdoors is for breaking up the work day. Thanks so much… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Encounter and The Great Outdoors
Growing with the Enneagram
Following the popularity of our course and retreat day in 2022, we are delighted to announce that we’ll be hosting a “Growing with the Enneagram” retreat day in early February. Led by Revd Jude Smith, the day offers participants the opportunity to learn and reflect on growing with the Enneagram, deepening your understanding of yourself… Continue reading Growing with the Enneagram