Letting Go: What Are You Still Carrying—and Who Are You Beneath the Story?

Explore what it means to let go of emotional baggage, loosen the grip of old patterns, and reconnect with the deeper part of yourself beneat Letting Go: What Are You Still Carrying—and Who Are You Beneath the Story? What does it really mean to let go? Why do certain emotions, memories or patterns seem to stay with us long after the original experience has passed? And how much of what we carry has become part of the story we tell ourselves about who we are? In this final experiential mindfulness and emotional awareness class, we’ll bring together many of the themes explored throughout the series and look more deeply at the process of releasing emotional baggage. We’ll explore questions such as: What keeps old patterns alive? What happens when we stop fighting what we feel? How much of our identity is tied to our past experiences? And who are we beneath all of it? Through guided awareness practices, reflection and an immersive meditative story, we’ll explore what it means to loosen the grip of old conditioning and reconnect with a deeper sense of presence, freedom and inner power. This session is both a practical exploration of letting go and a broader reflection on the questions that sit underneath so much of our striving: What are we really searching for? What are we here to experience? And what might become possible when we remember that we are more than the stories we carry? What to Expect This is not a lecture or traditional meditation class. Each session combines practical teaching, guided awareness practices, an immersive meditative story, and time for reflection, questions and connection. No previous mindfulness or meditation experience is required. Come for one session or join us for several. Each class stands on its own while also forming part of the six-part From Striving to Thriving series. Learn More About All 6 sessions: https://consciouslivingsolutions.com/from-striving-to-thriving-edmonton/ Registration Standard Drop-In: $25 + GST and Eventbrite fees A limited number of complimentary Community Access spaces are also available for anyone for whom cost would otherwise be a barrier. About the Facilitator Lise Villeneuve is an author, mindfulness educator, Reiki Master, and founder of Conscious Living Solutions. She holds an Honours B.A. in Psychology from the University of Alberta and is a trained Health & Wellness Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York. She is the author of multiple books exploring mindfulness, emotional awareness, personal growth and conscious living, including her transformational fiction novel, Unplugging from the Game: Remembering the Real You, endorsed by Dr. Sue Morter, Suzanne Giesemann, Mary O’Malley and Marci Shimoff. For more than two decades, Lise has explored the relationship between the mind, body, emotions and consciousness, bringing together psychology, mindfulness, self-awareness and practical tools for navigating everyday life. Her approach is warm, grounded and experiential, helping people better understand themselves and reconnect with their own inner resources. For more information: www.consciouslivingsolutions.com