When we hold on to resentment, anger, or any form of grudge, we hinder, veil, and block our access to the present moment. In this eight week course, our facilitator Chris Luard will gently guide participants through a series of practices designed to give one a way to work with these hindrances and to allow one to live a life free from the torments of the judging mind, the critical mind, and the resentful mind. By drawing on the meditation techniques found in the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions, as well as practices offered by modern neuroscience and psychology, this retreat will bring its participants to By drawing on the meditation techniques found in the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions as well as practices offered by modern neuroscience and psychology, this retreat will bring its participants to glimpse a life free from the splinter of resentment and the harshness of the inner critic. The Self-Compassion, Forgiveness, Inner-Critic retreat live sessions will be from 7pm-9:30pm EST on Sunday Evenings, From July 2nd- Sept 17th, 2023 The live sessions will meet once a week for 12 weeks. Meetings will occur live on Zoom and will be recorded for those participants who miss the live sessions, or for those who wish to enjoy the course at their own pace. Sessions will include guided meditations, Q n A, A one to one private session with Chris, and interactive discussions with the retreat participants. If you would like to participate, but find these times limiting, please feel free to message Chris here on Facebook or through the website: www.suchsweetthunder.org The fee for the complete eight week offering is $119.00 USD. There are scholarships and financial assistance available, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Spaces are limited. Signing up for this special offering in advance is recommended. To do so, message Chris directly here on FB, [email protected] or through www.suchsweetthunder.org