It is possible to find freedom within our experience of chronic illness. We don’t need to feel like we have failed, or that we are ‘wrong’ in some way.
Through exploring how we relate to a life lived within an imperfect body, we can discover hidden jewels within our mind and heart. Illness teaches us so much about our own resistance, and the ways we create suffering and the sense of the ‘problem’ in ourselves. When held with wisdom, it offers us a powerful container to begin to let go of the division, separation and contraction that causes us so much pain.
Changes on the physical level may come about for some of you, while for some of you they may not. But the practices offered here will help you re-connect to an experience of well-being, joy and freedom on the level of heart and mind.
In my own experience of living with chronic illness for over a decade, this pragmatic, compassionate approach has been very powerful in both developing a deeper understanding of the interface between mind and body, and gradually tasting an inner freedom which isn’t bound by the ever-changing conditions of life.
Themes for the month will include:
Letting go of shame and self-blame
Working with pain
The healing power of kind attention
Energy through rest and not-doing
Peace within hope and despair
Unconditional value
In this course you will receive:
Daily posts tailored specifically to practicing meditation and mindfulness in the context of chronic illness. These include special guided meditations and written reflections.
A weekly podcast addressing questions that have arisen during the week.
Access to the 5 modules of A Month of Mindfulness.
The option of up to two private Skype sessions
A ‘buddy’ to correspond with over the month.
The cost of the course is US $90.
If you are having financial difficulties at the moment, please get in touch with me, and we can look at a reduced rate, or the option of paying in installments.
For any other questions about the course, please email me using the contact form. I am most happy to help!
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Testimonials
“Finding Freedom in Chronic Illness” provides a gentle space and rich resources for compassionately exploring what it is to live with chronic illness. Peter’s compassionate and gentle teaching offers invitations to find peace and ease while not denying the challenges and difficulties that chronic illnesses can bring. I appreciated that the material was realistic about accommodating pain and fatigue, was respectful of my own experience and circumstances and was woven through with a gentle sense of humour! - Jemma Allen
“Finding Freedom Within Chronic Illness” has been a month of deepening awareness and acceptance of all of myself in all states of being. Peter’s guided meditations offered a safe place to land in the moment, to discover that moment is always ok just as it is, without needing to fix or change anything. That it is not wrong. That I am not wrong for still feeling unwell. I am remembering unconditional value of myself. I am remembering the simple but powerful practice of attending to what is, and the softening shifting nature of that, which then invariably gives way to a calmer, more spacious and embodied presence where energy can flow.
I particularly responded to the deeply allowing language and gentle embodied tone of Peter’s voice in the meditations and reflections. There was a profound lucidity and simplicity that dropped me into direct experience, into a felt connection with my body. I am immensely grateful for this course, and for Peter’s humanity and generosity in holding a supportive, non-judgmental space for people with ongoing illness, with such an honest, vulnerable inclusion of his experience.” – Katherine Tate
Peter’s key message that sums up the course is “We are always perfect, just as we are. Right now. Right here. This body. This mind.” I have noticed that with this seed firmly planted in my mind, I am less concerned about having a clear diagnosis and a “fix” to this pain. Now when I feel the sharp ‘listen to me’ pain, I acknowledge it, I listen to how I am feeling, acknowledge my thoughts/emotions, take action to relieve the pain (if possible) and then get on with my day. I find this approach a lot more useful than ignoring the pain and mindlessly pushing through it. - Julia Baker