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SUMMARY:How Sensory Mindfulness Elevates Perception and Understanding
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\nConnie Morella Library
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on Mindfulness with Cynthia Bryant.
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>People\, community and culture mold us int
 o the unique individuals we are today. And\, as we move through the world 
 as adults\, research suggest that 85% of sensory input &ndash\; how we per
 ceive the world -- is through sight. Yet sight often allows us to judge ou
 r world and others from afar without a full perspective. Drawing from snip
 pets of her life story\, speaker Cynthia Bryant will challenge these visua
 l perceptions and interactions\, suggesting the critical need today to mov
 e in close using all senses to master our stories as a catalyst for unders
 tanding and change. Practicing empathy becomes essential. We will explore 
 empathy\; sensory mindfulness and the joy of being blind through a mental 
 walk with her and her guide dog\, and solutions on how we move beyond our 
 visual 85%.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Cynthia Bryant is certified as a mediator/negot
 iator from the Harvard Negotiation institute\, Clifton Strengths coach and
  diversity practitioner. She presently conducts workshops on the art of pr
 acticing empathy and keynotes on sensory mindfulness- engaging all senses-
  for elevated perception and understanding.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>This talk is co
 -sponsored with Bethesda Metro Area Village and open to the public. There 
 will be ample time for questions. BMAV is a neighborhood nonprofit support
 ing community members who choose to age in place with volunteer and social
  support.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Questions about this program?&nbsp\;Contact the C
 onnie Morella Library at (240)777-0970&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Take a look at these
  library resources about&nbsp\;<a href="https://mcpl.aspendiscovery.org/Se
 arch/Results?lookfor=Mindfulness&amp\;searchIndex=Keyword&amp\;filter[]=ta
 rget_audience%3A%22Adult%22&amp\;sort=relevance&amp\;view=list&amp\;search
 Source=local">Mindfulness</a>.</p>\n<p>Don't have a card right now? No wor
 ries! Find out how to&nbsp\;<a href="https://montgomerycountymd.gov/librar
 y/services/card.html">Get a Library Card</a>.</p>\n<p>Accommodation Reques
 ts</p>\n<p>People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request&nbsp\;<a 
 href="https://montgomerycountymd.gov/Library/accessibility/interpreter.htm
 l">English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation</a>&nbsp\;a
 t least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend
 . Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 24
 0-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.</p>\nhttps://mcpl.libnet
 .info/event/15937336
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