Calming the Anxious Mind, One Day Virtual Meditation Course, March 20, 2021

Calming the Anxious Mind, Virtual. 9AM-3PM, Saturday, March 20, 2021, with Andy Quinn. Anxiety is epidemic in the United States. From the pandemic and politics, to financial and parenting we seem to have a lot of stress. Emphasis will be on meditative technique to calm the mind. All are welcome. Please contact Andy 863-683-9600 or […]

Half-Day Loving-kindness Meditation Course, Saturday December 1, 2018

Lakeland Meditation Group is excited to offer a short course on loving-kindness and compassion meditation at the beginning of the holiday season. Loving-kindness meditations are healing contradictions to anger, sadness and worry, and help us to feel more at ease and connected to others. Whether you are new to meditation, experienced in other styles, or an […]

Counseling: What You Need To Know

Family Counseling Services in Lakeland Family Counseling – Once upon a time I had never seen a counselor.  But I was getting desperate- my life felt like it was falling apart and things were getting to a scary point. I became grudgingly willing to see someone in case there was any way counseling could help […]

What a Little Child Can Do

We want our children to have a great childhood. We want to make their lives pleasant and fun. We may even say their only job is to do well in school. But what are we teaching? Dear child, you have only one job in life? Others will take care of the “menial” tasks? You don’t […]

Is My Kid Using Drugs or Drinking Alcohol? Help for Parents

Here are a few items that can reduce your anxiety if you are worried that your kid may use or is using alcohol or illegal substances. If you attend to the media, you may think that all kids are using, and that they will all end up with a serious addiction. The statistics on teen […]

Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation Workshop, 8AM-Noon, Saturday September 8, 2018

Where: 215 E. Bay Street, Lakeland, FL 33801 What: Simple Instruction, followed by practice and discussion. We will have coffee, tea and simple refreshments Who: Experienced and Inexperienced Students Cost: Donation to the teacher, Andy Quinn Please contact Andy 863-683-9600 or relationshipbuilderslakeland@gmail.com for RSVP and other questions Please bring cushions if you prefer to meditate […]

Why Meditate?

Why would you Meditate? People who are interested in learning meditation for a variety of reasons, such as “I just want improved relationships,” to “I want to witness a kaleidoscope of amazing colors,” or “I have been told that experienced meditators can read minds!” The problem could be a boatload of suffering, such as gut […]

Lovingkindness Meditation Residential Retreat: Friday December 8, 2017 – Sunday December 10, 2017

                                         Loving Oneself and Others                                                     Lovingkindness Meditation Residential Retreat 730 PM Friday December 8, 2017- Noon Sunday December 10,2017 Saint Leo Abbey, 33601 State Road 52, Saint Leo, Florida […]

Developing Inner Peace: Meditation Retreat, Bok Tower Gardens, Saturday, April 15, 2017

We return to Bok Tower Gardens this Spring, to provide a peaceful setting to develop inner peace and grow in love. Participants will enjoy: Introduction and meditation instruction with time for questions and discussion Sitting and walking meditation for beginning and experienced meditators Easy access to outside garden space for periods of walking meditation Covered […]

Looks are Deceiving…..the Many Faces of Love

Facing our Truth? Years ago I remember finishing an incredible backpacking trip in the Slickrock Creek Wilderness in North Carolina. Stopping at the first available convenience store so the group of us could stuff our faces with junk, I felt rather greedy and ashamed of our wealth in this sparse country.  As I was making […]