Our most powerful vehicle is what touches us most deeply. On some level, we've always known.
Creative Awakening is not an art class; it’s a six-week program built around using what already moves you—your favorite music, film, books, poetry—as the objects of your meditation. In time, you'll begin to discern and emulate the aspects that most resonate—and make a new relationship with what feels dissonant or out of reach. Through both, you can increase your appreciation and manifestation of creativity.
Our guiding text is Rick Rubin's The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Each week, Lama Mitchell and Lama Adam (hosts of the Lama Taboot podcast) facilitate an open dialogue where we share our own experiences working with art and meditation, and you'll do the same. It's a participatory program built on collective reflection, nudging us towards greater playfulness and presence; towards becoming an artist of life.
This program is co-facilitated by Lama Adam Berner and Lama Mitchell Singletary, who donate their time in support of Mindfulness For Life's charitable mission.
Each 75-minute session includes:
Opening reflections on key themes from Lama Mitchell and Lama Adam
Discussion of the weekly readings from "The Creative Act"
Shared dialogue around your experiences applying mindfulness to art and creative living
Practical insights you can bring into your week
Schedule Mondays, 7:30pm–8:45pm (via Zoom) Begins June 15 and meets weekly for 6 weeks through July 20
What You're Committing To This series works best when we show up consistently to reflect and learn together. The experience builds week by week, and much of the value comes from the richness and variety of perspectives that each person brings to the room.
By registering, you're committing to:
Secure your own copy of The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Complete the weekly readings before each session (approximately 40–60 pages per week)
Dedicate time each week to enjoying art of your own choosing—music, film, poetry, visual art, or whatever speaks to you—through a mindful, exploratory lens
Apply the practices between sessions, both in how you appreciate art and how you engage creatively with your life
Participate thoughtfully in discussions, either by speaking or contributing in the chat
Help create a respectful and confidential space for fellow group members
Note: This is not an art class. You will not be asked to paint, sing, or produce anything. That said, if the content and practices move you to create—that would be even better.
Registration Options We want this program to remain accessible while supporting the ongoing charitable work of Mindfulness For Life.
Anchor Club Members — Free. Select the "Anchor Club Members" registration option. As this program exists to fund Mindfulness For Life's charitable mission, any additional contribution is warmly welcomed. We suggest $120 for the series, though no amount is too small and none is required.
Not a member yet? Join the Anchor Club and attend this series at no additional cost:
After joining, simply return here and register using the free member option.
Non-Members — $120 for the full 6-week series
Want to give more? Sponsor, Patron, and Benefactor tiers are available for those with the means to contribute additional support. These donations help us provide free and low-cost mindfulness training to frontline caregivers and community advocates.
Registration closes Friday, June 12.
A note on experience All experience levels are welcome, including beginners. Our focus is on the applied practice of mindfulness—especially as it relates to aesthetic appreciation and creative living. Though we will not be teaching formal meditation techniques, we're confident this will be meaningful and accessible wherever you are in your practice.
Our most powerful vehicle is what touches us most deeply. On some level, we've always known.
Creative Awakening is not an art class; it’s a six-week program built around using what already moves you—your favorite music, film, books, poetry—as the objects of your meditation. In time, you'll begin to discern and emulate the aspects that most resonate—and make a new relationship with what feels dissonant or out of reach. Through both, you can increase your appreciation and manifestation of creativity.
Our guiding text is Rick Rubin's The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Each week, Lama Mitchell and Lama Adam (hosts of the Lama Taboot podcast) facilitate an open dialogue where we share our own experiences working with art and meditation, and you'll do the same. It's a participatory program built on collective reflection, nudging us towards greater playfulness and presence; towards becoming an artist of life.
This program is co-facilitated by Lama Adam Berner and Lama Mitchell Singletary, who donate their time in support of Mindfulness For Life's charitable mission.
Each 75-minute session includes:
Opening reflections on key themes from Lama Mitchell and Lama Adam
Discussion of the weekly readings from "The Creative Act"
Shared dialogue around your experiences applying mindfulness to art and creative living
Practical insights you can bring into your week
Schedule Mondays, 7:30pm–8:45pm (via Zoom) Begins June 15 and meets weekly for 6 weeks through July 20
What You're Committing To This series works best when we show up consistently to reflect and learn together. The experience builds week by week, and much of the value comes from the richness and variety of perspectives that each person brings to the room.
By registering, you're committing to:
Secure your own copy of The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Complete the weekly readings before each session (approximately 40–60 pages per week)
Dedicate time each week to enjoying art of your own choosing—music, film, poetry, visual art, or whatever speaks to you—through a mindful, exploratory lens
Apply the practices between sessions, both in how you appreciate art and how you engage creatively with your life
Participate thoughtfully in discussions, either by speaking or contributing in the chat
Help create a respectful and confidential space for fellow group members
Note: This is not an art class. You will not be asked to paint, sing, or produce anything. That said, if the content and practices move you to create—that would be even better.
Registration Options We want this program to remain accessible while supporting the ongoing charitable work of Mindfulness For Life.
Anchor Club Members — Free. Select the "Anchor Club Members" registration option. As this program exists to fund Mindfulness For Life's charitable mission, any additional contribution is warmly welcomed. We suggest $120 for the series, though no amount is too small and none is required.
Not a member yet? Join the Anchor Club and attend this series at no additional cost:
After joining, simply return here and register using the free member option.
Non-Members — $120 for the full 6-week series
Want to give more? Sponsor, Patron, and Benefactor tiers are available for those with the means to contribute additional support. These donations help us provide free and low-cost mindfulness training to frontline caregivers and community advocates.
Registration closes Friday, June 12.
A note on experience All experience levels are welcome, including beginners. Our focus is on the applied practice of mindfulness—especially as it relates to aesthetic appreciation and creative living. Though we will not be teaching formal meditation techniques, we're confident this will be meaningful and accessible wherever you are in your practice.
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