At ChristChurch, Clarendon Park, for the second session in the course, "Mindfulness". This eight-week course is an interfaith opportunity presented by Christians Aware (as part of its Faith Awareness programme) in association with Leicester Serene Reflection Meditation Group.
Our topic this evening is "Seeing", facilitated by Ian Grayling and Kevin Commons, from the Serene Reflection Group.
What we understand we see is more than just what enters through the eyes. The brain's need to make sense of things allows it to be tricked into seeing things that might not be what they appear. Often we don't see what is actually there, but try to represent what we think is there - or what we believe should be there. This requires us to look closely, attentively, mindfully. We're given some practical experience in this by Beatte Dehnen, who gets us to do some drawing. I used to draw quite well, but am I ever out of practice! Less overtly "spiritual" content than last week, though we still do a few exercises on our breathing.
I arrive in Clarendon Park a little earlier than I should, so I stop in at Sansome's bar on Queens Road. There I find fliers for a "Faith Discussion Group" that takes place there on Tuesday evenings. "Meet some friendly people for a spiritual based discussion followed by a curry and pub quiz" it says. Right now I have another commitment Tuesday evenings, but I leave my card with the fellow behind the bar and ask him to pass it on to whoever organises this event. I'd like to be kept informed at least.
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