Expanding Minds To Expand Society
Mindfulness and Neural Training for the Civically Engaged
Expanding Minds To Expand Society
Mindfulness and Neural Training for the Civically Engaged
Why Self-Determination Mindfulness Might Be the Missing Key in Our Fight for Democracy
Let’s be honest—fighting for democracy has never felt more urgent... or more overwhelming. Every day, we’re bombarded by misinformation, political chaos, and a constant stream of drama. It’s exhausting. And worse, it’s distracting us from what really matters.
At its core, democracy depends on one powerful idea: that we, the people, can govern ourselves because we’re capable of thinking for ourselves. But that’s easier said than done—especially when our environment is full of noise, uncertainty, and instability. The human brain wasn’t built to thrive in chaos. It craves clarity, predictability, and focus. So when everything feels out of control, our capacity for rational, intentional decision-making takes a hit.
But here’s the good news: there is a way to push back. It’s called Self-Determination Mindfulness—a form of neural training that helps us move from reactive mode to intentional action. With practice, we can strengthen the mental muscles that allow us to stay grounded, think clearly, and act with purpose—even in the middle of a storm.
This kind of mindfulness isn’t just about personal peace (though that’s a bonus). It’s about building the internal capacity to show up for our communities, for our values, and for the future we want to create. It helps us tap into courage when fear is loud, hope when despair creeps in, and connection when we feel isolated.
Mindfulness for Self-Determination offers practical techniques to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and cultivate the inner strengths we need most in civic life—like passion, determination, wisdom, and resilience. You’ll even learn how to tune in to your own needs and choose the exact capacity you want to grow, whether it’s patience, clarity, or boldness.
And perhaps most powerfully, you’ll begin to shift your thinking toward the belief systems that fuel effective, collective action. That’s where real momentum for change begins.
If we want to fight for democracy in a meaningful, lasting way, we need more than just outrage—we need inner strength, clarity of purpose, and the mental resilience to keep going. Self-Determination Mindfulness isn’t just helpful in this fight. It’s essential.
Sign up for our 7-week course on Self-Determination Mindfulness today!
Mindfulness for Self-Determination Course
Live Online Tuesdays Sept 16- Oct 28, 6pm-7:30pm Central Time
7 weekly sessions!
Live-Online every Tuesday, September 16 – October 28
6:00-7:30pm Central Time
Drawing inspiration from leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi, this 7-week class explores how mindfulness can transform stress into resilience, fear into courage, and compassion into effective advocacy.
Sessions are recorded for those who cannot make the live-online sessions