As mindfulness goes mainstream, more of us are consciously paying attention to who we are, what we do every day, and how we do it. We are more intentionally searching for our organic selves, which is subsequently impacting the choices we’re making in our work, play, spirituality and relationships. As your community members search for deeper, more authentic life experiences, consider ways to ensure that your park and recreation agency can be seen as a leader in supporting purposeful living.

This topic was presented as an educational session at the 2018 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference in Chicago, IL, and can be presented to your team as an on-site workshop. We will dig into what mindfulness means, where it’s being practiced, and how the positive results of mindfulness can impact your organization. We’ll also ‘smell the roses’ and ‘taste the raisins’ as we examine how authenticity can shape your customer experiences into meaningful outcomes.