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Artist Joan Vienot will speak at the January 18 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. Her topic will be “The Zen of Timed Art.” Last fall she exhibited “Small Works en Plein Air” at the Coastal Branch Library and was spotlighted in Thirty A Review. The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at...

Pat Carlyle will speak at the January 4 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. Her topic will be “Creating Mindfulness Practices in the New Year.” The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King, at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. The meeting, open free to the...

Caroling Geary, will speak at the December 21 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. Her topic will be “What I Learned from Zen Meditation.” The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King, at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. The meeting, open free to the...

Pat Carlyle will speak at the December 7 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. Her topic will be “Dancing with Life: Exploring the Art of Giving and Receiving.” The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King, at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. The meeting...

Ken Roman will speak at the November 16 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. His topic will be “Tai-Chi and the Heart Mind Connection.” The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King, at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. The meeting, open free to the public...

Pat Carlyle's topic will be “Living Life Fully Through Gratitude and Generosity.” The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King, at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. The meeting, open free to the public, will include 30 minutes of silent meditation. Carlyle says that...

Dr. Marinella Monk will speak to the Emerald Coast Meditation Society Oct. 19 about her new book “Heaven Rediscovered.” The free meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute meditation at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy 98...

Pat Carlyle will present to the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on October 5 on the topic “What is Freedom?” She will be joined by Loung Ly, a Buddhist Monk and Santa Rosa Beach Business owner. During this exploration of personal freedom, Loung will share his personal journey from a refugee...

The Rev. Emily Rose Proctor, part-time pastor at Red Bay Presbyterian Church and SoWal Community Chaplain in partnership with Caring and Sharing, will speak at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society June 15, 2017. Her Topic is “Poetry and Peacemaking.” The free meeting will start at 6:30 p.m...

At the June 1 meeting of the ECMS there will be an open discussion instead of our usual speaker format. The free meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute meditation at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy 98. The ECMS is...

"Mindfulness In the Age of Multitasking" is the title of a talk to be given on May 18 to the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. Our speaker is Honin Zenji, a Zen Buddhist priest and teacher now residing in Santa Rosa Beach. He has conducted retreats in the United States and Europe. He has worked...

The Rev. Richard Proctor, rector of Christ the King Episcopal Church in Santa Rosa Beach, will speak at the May 4 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. His topic will be “Juke Joint Emancipation: The Prophetic Voice of the Blues.” This event previously was scheduled for March 2, but...

A Rolfer's Story" is the title of a talk to be given April 20 the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. Speaker will be Nanette Savage, who has been doing this practice--manipulation of the body's connective tissue--for 24 years. The meeting will start with a 30-minute meditation at 6:30 p.m. at...

Newly elected president of the Choctawhatchee chapter of the "Florida Trail Association" Mary McKinley will describe her hiking adventures on the trail. The title of her talk is "Connecting more than trails." It is about her 650 mile hike connecting the Appalachian and Florida National Scenic...

Deborah Merwin, co-owner of Feelin’ Good Health Food Store in Destin and holistic health counselor, will speak at the March 16 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. Her topic will be "Deathbed Doula." The meeting will start with a 30-minute meditation at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy...

The Rev. Richard Proctor, rector of Christ the King Episcopal Church in Santa Rosa Beach, will speak at the March 2 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. His topic will be “Juke Joint Emancipation: The Prophetic Voice of the Blues.” The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King...

Michelle Anchors, an attorney who has served as counsel to governors and members of congress and has led fundraising efforts for the needy, will speak at the Feb. 16 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church, at 480 N...

Ronnie McBrayer, a local pastor, columnist and author, will speak on “Learn to Be Still” at the Feb. 2 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church, at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98...

A new location for the Jan. 19 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society will be the Coastal Branch Library, behind the Courthouse Annex on Hwy. 331. Christ the King Episcopal Church, where it usually meets, has need of the parish hall that night. The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the...

Michele Jorge, an acupuncture physician and long-time yoga teacher, will present a program on “Kundalini Yoga and Gong Healing” at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Jan. 5. The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church, at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach...

Sarah Holt, a certified holistic health coach and aromatherapist, will present a program on “Aromatic Meditation” at the Dec. 15 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church, at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach...

Pat Carlyle, real estate broker who also practices meditation and mindful awareness, will present a program on the “Five Hindrances to awareness” at the Dec. 1 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The ECMS will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church, at 480 N. Co...

Dawn Brooks, owner of Yoga Elements and teacher of various forms of yoga and reiki, will speak on the topic of “Yogic Breathing” at the Nov. 17 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. She also will demonstrate this form of breathing and will teach audience members how to do it. The...

"The Dialogue Within" will be the topic when Peter Snyder addresses the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Nov. 3. The free ECMS meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute meditation at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy...

Dr. John Savage, who has been practicing dentistry in Ebro along the Choctawhatchee River for 29 years, will speak to the Emerald Coast Meditation Society Oct. 20 on “Your Mind, Your Ego, and Meditation.” The free meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute meditation at Christ the King...

"Four Immeasurable Meditations" is the title of a talk to be given at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society Oct. 6 by Kabe Woods, facilitator of the Mindfulness Practice Center of Fort Walton Beach. The free meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute meditation at Christ the King...

Dr. Tzong Jiunn Wu will talk about various forms of “Oriental Medicine” when he appears at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on Sept. 22. Dr. Wu performs acupuncture at the Healing Art Acupuncture clinic on Hwy. 98 in Miramar Beach. The free meeting will start with a silent 30-minute...

“Impressions from 30 Days in China” will be the subject when Tracey Tapp speaks. The free meeting will start with a 30-minute silent meditation at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church parish hall, at 480 N. Co. Rd. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. The ECMS is...

”A Brief History of Yoga: Its Meaning and Context” will be the subject when Debra McCormack speaks to the June 16 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The free meeting will start with a silent 30-minute meditation at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church parish hall, at 480...

At the June 2 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society, Felicia McQuaid will discuss “Steps to Purposeful Intention.” McQuaid is an author, teacher and reiki master. The free meeting will start with a silent 30-minute meditation at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church parish...

John Voss, longtime Air Force officer and executive at Eglin Air Force base, will speak to the Emerald Coast Meditation Society May 19 on “The Keys to Longevity:Five Ways to Age to a Healthy 100." The free meeting will start with a 30-minute meditation at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal...

"Mindfulness in Everyday Life" will be the topic when Peter Snyder addresses the Emerald Coast Meditation Society on April 21. The free ECMS meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute meditation at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile...

Chandra Hartman and Anne Anderson will be the April 7 speakers at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. Their presentation is titled “Living in Harmony with the Natural World.” The free meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute silent meditation at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480...

Colleen Duffley, a local artist and photographer who ran seven marathons in seven days – in the Congo – will be the March 17 speaker at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. She titles her talk “On the Run – Congo!” The free meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute silent meditation at...

“Solvitur Ambulando: a Thru-Hike of the Florida National Scenic Trail” is the tale to be told March 3 by Mary McKinley at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The free meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute meditation at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa...

“Meditation: A Path to Mindful Living” will be the subject of an all-day silent meditation retreat to be held Feb. 27 in Santa Rosa Beach. It will be led by John Orr, a noted Buddhist teacher from North Carolina, who also led a one-day retreat here in March 2015. The retreat, sponsored by the...

"Thoughts Are Things" is the title of a talk to be given at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society Feb. 18 by Kabe Woods, facilitator of the Mindfulness Practice Center of Fort Walton Beach. The free meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute meditation at Christ the King Episcopal Church...

Dr. John Savage, who has been practicing dentistry in Ebro along the Choctawhatchee River for over 30 years, will speak to the Emerald Coast Meditation Society Feb. 4 on “Being Happy With What Is.” The free meeting will start with a 30-minute meditation at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal...

Dawn Brooks will talk about “Reiki: Ancient Healing, Spiritual Path” at the Jan.21 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. The free, ecumenical meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with...

Al Drucker will talk on “Miracles: A Window into the Eternal” at the Jan. 7 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. The free meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute silent meditation. The ECMS is ecumenical, following no...

“Shamanic Breathwork” will be the topic of a talk by Pat Cummins, also known as Sheewho, at the Dec. 17 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The free meeting will start with a 30-minute silent meditation at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 N. Co...

Sabrina Reber will discuss "Our Divine Potential at This Time on Earth" at the Dec. 3 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The free meeting will start with a 30-minute silent meditation at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa...

A different format will be offered at the Emerald Coast Meditation Society at its next meeting, on Nov. 19. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church parish hall, 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98. The ECMS is ecumenical and...

“Bring Foods to Life with Sprouting” will be Caroling Wholeo Geary’s topic at the Nov. 5 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. Although she was scheduled to give this talk in September, illness prevented her from doing so. Geary prefers to be referred to by her artist name...

"Writing as a Meditative Activity” will be the topic addressed by Nic Stoltzfus for the Oct. 15 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society. The free meeting will start with a 30-minute silent meditation at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 N. Co. Hwy...