Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute

Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna

By Request, We are offering another course!
In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, we 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.
Workshop Details:

Weekly Online Live Sessions with John Bruna: Engage in interactive online sessions with John and other course participants. These are ongoing live online sessions with John and other current and former course participants. You can attend even after you have completed the course.
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!
Workshop Schedule:

Dates: Ongoing enrollment. You can start anytime.
Time: Beginning August 18th, Mondays, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST)
Location: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)

Sliding Scale Pricing: We are offering sliding scale pricing to make this as accessible as we can for everyone.
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.
Click Here to Register Today!
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life, less rushed, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S
“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R
“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much, I have slowed down in life, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C
“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T
“John is able to break down challenging concepts into motivating, fun, and transformational teachings. It is a pleasure to spend time learning and “becoming” with him.” – Kendall G

New 28-Day Meditation Course
2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:00
This is a new, refreshed and expanded 28-day online course with live weekly sessions, is designed to help you establish and sustain a daily meditation practice rooted in calm abiding (shamatha) meditation. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or returning to the cushion after a break, this course offers you the structure, wisdom, and guidance to create a practice that is truly your own.
What You’ll Receive:
28 days of daily teachings: New, concise and accessible videos and audio recordings from John guiding you step-by-step through the foundations of shamatha meditation.
Weekly live online sessions with John: Connect directly with John in weekly live group sessions to receive teachings, ask questions, and reflect on your experience.
Guided meditations and practice tools: Carefully designed resources to help you establish a stable and nourishing practice.
You will have ongoing access after the course ends.
A focus on what really matters: You’ll learn not just how to meditate, but why—so that your practice becomes sustainable, personal, and transformative.
Name your own price: Enroll at whatever price find affordable (minimum price $50).
Dates: Start anytime and join ongoing live sessions on Mondays, beginning August 18th.
Live sessions: Mondays at 6 pm Mountain Standard Time, USA (one hour)
Ongoing access to course videos and meditations.
Start today and grow the foundation for a lifetime of presence. Now you can name your own price!
Learn More Here!

Mindfulness In Recovery® Online Course 2025
2025-08-04
The online Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) course has been specifically designed to support people from all walks of life, whether you are in recovery of any kind, a family member or friend, or a professional working in the treatment field, to develop the skills to reduce stress, increase resiliency, and more fully engage in their lives with more connection and joy.
Sliding Scale Pricing: We are currently offering this course on a sliding scale to make it as accessible as possible for everyone. You may pay any amount from $99 to $399.
To learn more and register visit – MIR Online Course.

Our Course Supports

People in recovery (all pathways, including 12-step)
Family and friends affected by people struggling with substances or other mental health issues (receive the Family and Friends Guidebook to MIR)
Clinicians, therapists, and addiction treatment professionals (receive 30 NAADAC CEUs and serves as a prerequisite for the certification course)
It is not a replacement for treatment or therapy, it is an additional support once people are actively engaged in their recovery or therapeutic process.

Mindfulness In Recovery® Course Details
This is an eight-week course with open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time. It is experiential and focused on helping participants cultivate a daily mindfulness practice that integrates the MIR skills into daily life.
The course is interactive with live weekly sessions, daily activities, and exercises from either the Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery or the Family and Friends edition. Lessons include videos, instruction with John Bruna, and interaction with others in the course in our live sessions.

New 28-Day Meditation Course
2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:00
This is a new, refreshed and expanded 28-day online course with live weekly sessions, is designed to help you establish and sustain a daily meditation practice rooted in calm abiding (shamatha) meditation. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or returning to the cushion after a break, this course offers you the structure, wisdom, and guidance to create a practice that is truly your own.
What You’ll Receive:
28 days of daily teachings: New, concise and accessible videos and audio recordings from John guiding you step-by-step through the foundations of shamatha meditation.
Weekly live online sessions with John: Connect directly with John in weekly live group sessions to receive teachings, ask questions, and reflect on your experience.
Guided meditations and practice tools: Carefully designed resources to help you establish a stable and nourishing practice.
You will have ongoing access after the course ends.
A focus on what really matters: You’ll learn not just how to meditate, but why—so that your practice becomes sustainable, personal, and transformative.
Name your own price: Enroll at whatever price find affordable (minimum price $50).
Dates: July 10th – August 7th
Live sessions: Thursdays at 6 pm Mountain Standard Time, USA (one hour)
Ongoing access to course videos and meditations.
Start today and grow the foundation for a lifetime of presence. Now you can name your own price!
Learn More Here!

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - June 2025
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00
The Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Working with Expectations in a Time of Uncertainty
June 26th, 6 pm MST US (June 27th, 10 am AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
John Brunda, Co-Founder of Mindful Life Program™
Laura Bartels, Executive Director of Mindful Life Program™.
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
2025-06-09 18:00 - 19:00
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna

By Request, We are offering another course!
In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, we 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.
Workshop Details:

Weekly Online Live 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!
Workshop Schedule:

Dates: June 9th – July 21st
Time: Mondays, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST)
Location: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)

Sliding Scale Pricing: We are offering sliding scale pricing to make this as accessible as we can for everyone.
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.
Click Here to Register Today!
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life, less rushed, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S
“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R
“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much, I have slowed down in life, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C
“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T
“John is able to break down challenging concepts into motivating, fun, and transformational teachings. It is a pleasure to spend time learning and “becoming” with him.” – Kendall G

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - May 2025
2025-05-31 16:00 - 17:00
The Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Mindfulness Skills for Connection
May 31st, 4 pm MST US (June 1st, 8 am AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Mark Molony, Co-Founder of Mindful Life Program™
Linda Gidlund, Mindful Life Program™ Immersion Semester graduate.
Keith Mader, Mindful Life Program™ Immersion Semester graduate and Mindfulness in Recovery® Certified Facilitator.
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

Mindfulness In Recovery® Online Course 2025
2025-05-27
The online Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) course has been specifically designed to support people from all walks of life, whether you are in recovery of any kind, a family member or friend, or a professional working in the treatment field, to develop the skills to reduce stress, increase resiliency, and more fully engage in their lives with more connection and joy.
Sliding Scale Pricing: Through the month of May, we are offering this course on a sliding scale to make it as accessible as possible for everyone. You may pay any amount from $99 to $399.
To learn more and register visit – MIR Online Course.

Our Course Supports

People in recovery (all pathways, including 12-step)
Family and friends affected by people struggling with substances or other mental health issues (receive the Family and Friends Guidebook to MIR)
Clinicians, therapists, and addiction treatment professionals (receive 30 NAADAC CEUs and serves as a prerequisite for the certification course)
It is not a replacement for treatment or therapy, it is an additional support once people are actively engaged in their recovery or therapeutic process.

Mindfulness In Recovery® Course Details
This is an eight-week course with open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time. It is experiential and focused on helping participants cultivate a daily mindfulness practice that integrates the MIR skills into daily life.
The course is interactive with live weekly sessions, daily activities, and exercises from either the Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery or the Family and Friends edition. Lessons include videos, instruction with John Bruna, and interaction with others in the course in our live sessions.

Mindfulness In Recovery® Online Course 2025
2025-05-19, 2025-05-12, 2025-05-05
The online Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) course has been specifically designed to support people from all walks of life, whether you are in recovery of any kind, a family member or friend, or a professional working in the treatment field, to develop the skills to reduce stress, increase resiliency, and more fully engage in their lives with more connection and joy.
Sliding Scale Pricing: Through the month of May, we are offering this course on a sliding scale to make it as accessible as possible for everyone. You may pay any amount from $99 to $399.

Our Course Supports

People in recovery (all pathways, including 12-step)
Family and friends affected by people struggling with substances or other mental health issues (receive the Family and Friends Guidebook to MIR)
Clinicians, therapists, and addiction treatment professionals (receive 30 NAADAC CEUs and serves as a prerequisite for the certification course)
It is not a replacement for treatment or therapy, it is an additional support once people are actively engaged in their recovery or therapeutic process.

Mindfulness In Recovery® Course Details
This is an eight-week course with open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time. It is experiential and focused on helping participants cultivate a daily mindfulness practice that integrates the MIR skills into daily life.
The course is interactive with live weekly sessions, daily activities, and exercises from either the Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery or the Family and Friends edition. Lessons include videos, instruction with John Bruna, and interaction with others in the course in our live sessions.
To learn more and register visit – MIR Online Course.

Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna

By Request, We are offering another course!
In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, we 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.
Workshop Details:

Weekly Online Live 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!
Workshop Schedule:

Dates: May 1st – June 12th
Time: Thursdays, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST)
Location: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)

Sliding Scale Pricing: We are offering sliding scale pricing to make this as accessible as we can for everyone.
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.
Click Here to Register Today!
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life, less rushed, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S
“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R
“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much, I have slowed down in life, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C
“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T
“John is able to break down challenging concepts into motivating, fun, and transformational teachings. It is a pleasure to spend time learning and “becoming” with him.” – Kendall G

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - April 2025
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
The Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Stillness, Silence & Retreat
April 29th, 6 pm MST US (April 30th, 10 am AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Laura Bartels, Executive Director of Mindful Life Program™
Katie Nicoll, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher
Aaron Taylor, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

Living Mindfully Spring Retreat
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-27
Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna
April 24th – 27th, 2025
Attend in person or online!

“Mindfulness is much more than present moment awareness; mindfulness includes and facilitates the cultivation of concentration, wisdom, and the ability to make healthy choices that foster genuine happiness and a meaningful life.”— John Bruna
This retreat with our co-founder, John Bruna, is hosted by the Way of Compassion Foundation. The focus of the retreat will be developing the skills of living mindfully to engage in our lives in ways that reduce stress, develop resiliency, greater degrees of self-worth, and cultivate more joy. Though based in Buddhist teachings, these practices are taught in universal language honoring and enhancing each person’s spiritual tradition and/or philosophy. Essentially, these are skills to help one live a life they find meaningful and fulfilling.

John Bruna
The retreat format will include teachings, meditation, discussion, and personal time. The first half of the day will be dedicated to meditation practice. There will be silence until lunch and multiple meditation sessions of 24 minutes with breaks. The afternoons and evenings will include some meditation, discussions, question-and-answer periods, and time to connect with others.
As mentioned above, the retreat will be facilitated by John Bruna. John has a particular gift for making these valuable teachings accessible and practical for our modern lifestyles. All of his teachings focus on preparing students to properly engage in authentic practice in ways that are effective and meaningful to them. He is known for his warmth and humor, as well as practicality.

Retreat Details
Hosted by the Way of Compassion Foundation
Dates: April 24–27, 2025
Register: Register using the buttons below.
To register to attend online, make a donation of any amount – click here.
Shared room/shared bath $545
Private room/shared bath $595
Private room/private bath $645
To register for a shared room/shared bath, click here.
To register for a private room/shared bath, click here.
To register for a private room/private bath, Sold out.
The price for the retreat is all-inclusive for the retreat, lodging, and meals. It is not tax-deductible. You may make a donation for the teaching if you would like. We are a traditional center, so all of our teachings are offered freely on a donation basis. You may offer any amount as a tax-deductible donation, either in advance or at the teaching. The retreat payment covers our costs to pay for the retreat center and run the retreat. Your donation beyond the registration payment supports our center.
Cancelation Policy:
Cancelations before March 1st: Refund minus $75
Cancelations between March 1st and April 1st: 50% refund
Cancelations after April 1st: No refund
Traveling to the retreat: Here are detailed Directions to Blazing Mountain Retreat Center.
Questions? Email, admin@wocompassion.org, or call (970) 704-5512.
To see a video tour of the Blazing Mountain Retreat Center, click here.

Tentative Retreat Schedule
All times are Mountain Standard Time, USA

Thursday
3:00 pm – 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Check in.
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Opening Session

Friday and Saturday
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Morning Session/Meditation
12:30 am: Lunch
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Afternoon Sessions
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Evening Session/Meditation

Sunday
7:00 am: Morning Meditation
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:30 am: Final Session

Mindfulness In Recovery® Online Course 2025
2025-04-21, 2025-04-14, 2025-04-07, 2025-03-31, 2025-03-02, 2025-02-10, 2025-01-13
The online Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) course has been specifically designed to support people from all walks of life, whether you are in recovery of any kind, a family member or friend, or a professional working in the treatment field, to develop the skills to reduce stress, increase resiliency, and more fully engage in their lives with more connection and joy.

Our Course Supports

People in recovery (all pathways, including 12-step)
Family and friends affected by people struggling with substances or other mental health issues (receive the Family and Friends Guidebook to MIR)
Clinicians, therapists, and addiction treatment professionals (receive 30 NAADAC CEUs and serves as a prerequisite for the certification course)
It is not a replacement for treatment or therapy, it is an additional support once people are actively engaged in their recovery or therapeutic process.

Mindfulness In Recovery® Course Details
This is an eight-week course with open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time. It is experiential and focused on helping participants cultivate a daily mindfulness practice that integrates the MIR skills into daily life.
The course is interactive with live weekly sessions, daily activities, and exercises from either the Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery or the Family and Friends edition. Lessons include videos, instruction with John Bruna, and interaction with others in the course in our live sessions.
To learn more and register visit – MIR Online Course.

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - March 2025
2025-03-30 18:00 - 19:00
The Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Skills for Being More Kind
March 30th, 6 pm MST US (March 31st, 11 am AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Laura Bartels, Executive Director of Mindful Life Program™
Rita Clagett, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher
Taro Thomas, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher and Mindfulness in Recovery® Certified Facilitator
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
2025-03-24 18:00 - 19:00
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna

By Request, We are offering another course!
In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, we 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.
Workshop Details:

Weekly Online Live 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!
Workshop 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.
Click Here to Register Today!
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life, less rushed, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P
“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S
“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R
“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much, I have slowed down in life, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C
“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T

The Open Heart Sessions - A Strength-based Course in Living with Resilience and Wisdom with Laura Bartels
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Mindful Life Program, 520 S. Third St. Suite 14, Carbondale, CO, 81623, United States
Join Our Newest Course: The Open Heart Sessions – A Strength-based Course in Living with Resilience and Wisdom – In-Person

In this brand new course, join mindfulness teacher and retreat leader, Laura Bartels, to develop practices and wisdom for opening your heart to the challenges, suffering, opportunities, and joys of life. It is especially essential in our current times to cultivate sustainable self-care. Having and keeping an open-hearted way of being is not a given, but is based on time-tested skills and practices. We know that closed and hardened hearts are not healthy hearts, for us, our families, or the world. Our capacity and potential to live and lead with an open heart are enormous and it is the path to resilience, purpose, and well-being.
As humans, but also as parents, partners, employees, caregivers, community members, and citizens, when we develop the foundation of an open heart, we can respond with a heart of equanimity, kindness, and compassion, and with great wisdom and skill, even in the face of irritation, loss or challenge. With this, we develop greater mental and emotional balance.
Open-heartedness develops as the result of the gentle shift from confusion and delusion and mistaking the sources of happiness to connection and care, wisdom, and clarity. It is the result of perspective, intention, healing, forgiveness, and compassion. Open-heartedness leads to an expansion of care beyond ourselves, our friends, family, and other loved ones. It is the path to becoming more resilient and more well.
The course blends contemplative practices with the latest science, practical skills for daily life, meaningful dialogue, meditation, and the chance to connect with others.
Course Details:

Weekly in-person sessions: Engage in reflective and interactive activities, and meaningful dialogue around the key skills of open-heartedness, resilience and wisdom.
A copy of the Mindful Life Program’s Daily Practice Journal
Access to a meditation library and additional resources on our website and app
Mindfulness practices and exercises, reflective journal questions, and tools for bringing the skills to daily life

Course Option: In-Person

Dates: March 20 – April 17th
Time: Thursdays, 6 – 7:30 pm Mountain Time. March 20th Session is 6 – 8 pm MT
Location: Mindful Life Program, 520 S. Third Street, Suite 14, Carbondale, CO

Online option available. See Upcoming Events for online offering.
Cost: $249. Use this FORM to apply for our sliding scale for those in need of financial support.
Laura Bartels is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Mindful Life Program. She is a mindfulness teacher, retreat leader, and trainer. Laura’s previous professional path brought her to be a leader in the field of sustainable building and community development. In her past efforts throughout the US and with tribal nations, her work of helping people and communities put values into action offered a valuable foundation and perspective on the importance of inner sustainability.
Laura’s experience in teaching spans engagement in public schools, universities, and organizations. She has brought programs to diverse audiences from educators and parents to law enforcement and emergency dispatchers. Laura brings sensitivity to both individuals and groups, and she has been looked to for her calm presence and leadership, her kindness, and her thoughtfulness.
Click Here to Register Today!

Mindfulness Foundations Course, March 5 – April 23, in Durango, CO
2025-03-05 17:30 - 20:00
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, beginning March 5th, 2025, in Durango, Colorado. Our 8 week Mindfulness Foundations Course is a lively and engaging 20 hour course that combines the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Develop practical skills to live with intention and attention, and cultivate inner peace, wellness, and genuine happiness.
Attention – Developing attention skills through meditation training.
Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.
Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.
Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.
Enrollment includes:

20 hours of engaging in-person class
Foundations Course Companion Journal
Copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna
Three-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access
Access to meditation library and additional resources
Ongoing support with mindfulness practice after course ends

Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8 pm from March 5 – April 23, 2025
Cost: $350.
Location: 813 Main Ave. Durango, Colorado.
To register: Click Here.
Facilitator: Cindy Schmidt

Mindful Living Skills Webinar - February 2025
2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:00
The Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:
Skills for Keeping Worry from Taking the Reins
February 27th, 6 pm MST US (February 28th, 12 pm AEST)
Register today to save your spot!
The panel for this month’s webinar:
Laura Bartels, Executive Director of Mindful Life Program™
Richard Hayes, Mindfulness in Recovery® Certified Facilitator
Annemarie Zanca, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher
Our monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders, teachers, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn, explore, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events.
We’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members. Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot.
Register Today!

Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
2025-02-27 18:00 - 19:00
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna

By Request, We are offering a second course!
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
Workshop Details:

Weekly Online Live 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!
Workshop Schedule:

Dates: February 27th – April 3rd
Time: Thursdays, 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.
Click Here to Register Today!
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.

Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
2025-02-03 18:00 - 19:00
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna

Are you ready to experience greater well-being, joy, and purpose in your daily life? Join acclaimed author and mindfulness teacher John Bruna for a transformative 6-week workshop based on his empowering 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
Workshop Details:

Weekly Online Live 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!
Workshop Schedule:

Dates: February 3rd – March 17th
Time: Mondays, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST)
Location: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)

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.
Click Here to Register Today!
Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits!
John Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk, has been in continuous recovery since 1984, and has presented at TEDx, Google, and Facebook, as well as conferences throughout the United States.

Mindful Healing Course January 2025
2025-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Offered Online
The Mindful Healing Program
We are pleased to announce the first Mindful Healing Program for 2025. This 8-week program focuses on how best to apply mindfulness practices to support our own healing. The program has been specially designed to focus on helping individuals who are personally struggling through hurt, injury, illness, circumstance and/or uncertainty in their life.
Mark Molony is the co-founder of the Mindful Life Program™ and lives in Melbourne, Australia. He developed this program over the past few years as he compiled current research on personal healing and mindfulness practices and strategies. In addition to his extensive training and practice as a clinical social worker, coach, and educator with over 20 years in private practice, Mark is familiar with the challenges of healing having worked in the fields of crisis, trauma, and recovery for many years. He has also had his own significant opportunities to engage in his own healing. Mark is the author of the soon to be published Mindful Healing – Healing with you in Mind. He is a highly regarded teacher, therapist, and facilitator who leads retreats, workshops, and trainings in Australia and the USA.
The Mindful Healing Program offers participants core insights and strategies to develop and implement a personal healing plan to improve their general wellbeing and help reduce personal suffering. The program introduces a series of useful insights and practices over the eight sessions to assist participants to implement a realistic and achievable healing plan to continue their healing after the program has ended.
The Mindful Healing Program Schedule
In the US, Wednesdays, January 15 – March 5th, 6 – 8 pm MST;
In Australia, Thursdays, January 16 – March 6th, 12 – 2 pm AEST.
The program will be limited to a class size of 15 participants. Should you miss a class, a video of the class will be offered to enrolled participants.
The online classes will be online utilizing Zoom and the course content and learning platform is hosted on our Mindful Life Network. Participants will be invited prior to the start of the course. The Network offers a range of resources and can be accessed on the web or through an app.
Enrollment in the Mindful Healing Program
Enrollment includes:

8 weeks of class sessions of 2 hours each
Learning platform and course guide and journal
2 Months membership in the Mindful Life Community, including the members’ library of guided meditations

All participants are invited to have an individual 20 min Zoom session with Mark (before the course commences). This conversation aims to ensure that the course will support your individual needs.
To read the full description, see the full Course Page.

Click Here To Register

Mindfulness Immersion Semester
2025-01-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Offered Online
Apply Today – Space is Limited!
Learn More
The next step in your mindful journey, the Mindfulness Immersion Semester is our anchor program for advancing your study and practice in living mindfully. With in-depth training, experiential learning, and a cohort of peers, the program blends wisdom and science with meaningful, engaged practice. It is a deeply supported learning process for transformative skills and insight to live a life with less stress, and more focus, intention, values, ease, and well-being. Developing ourselves and cultivating long-term traits of resilience and well-being may be the most meaningful response to our current times. We’ve been offering this for the last 10 years, with graduates from across the world. Begins in January 2025. Learn more here.
