Five inspired women came together to create a safe space for all people and a place for people to come together in self-reflection, prayer, and/or meditation.
The women wanted to create something that would offer a space that is secular but that promotes a coming together of all people in order to heal the divide that not only exists in the world and our country, but also in Bloomington.
The five women who have initiated this recurring event are Mary Ann Jacklin, senior minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Nancy Kalina, Certified Martha Beck Life Coach, Laurel Reed Adams, Pilates/Yoga Instructor/Owner, Karla Kamstra, founder of The Bridge Spiritual Center and Janiece Jaffe, spiritual musician. It should be noted that Janiece Jaffe will be playing crystal and tibetan bowls during the gathering.
We had our first event last month at the Buskirk, and had around 50 people join us. The response we had was wonderful, and we only expect the numbers to rise. Because of the positive response, we are going to offer this lunch hour opportunity to gather in silence once per month. During these turbulent times, the opportunity to come together in the quietude, with a sense of peace, is more important than ever.