The Best Time to Buy an Umbrella Is on a Sunny Day 🌂
The Best Time to Buy an Umbrella Is on a Sunny Day
- and why that matters for you.
We don't usually think about buying an umbrella, rain boots, or a raincoat on a sunny, 85-degree day. Yet when a storm rolls in, we're grateful to be prepared.
If we wait until we're in the middle of the downpour, we might find the store shelves are empty — and we're left cold, soaked, and squishing around in soggy shoes. (We can all agree: soggy shoes are the worst.)
So, what's the point?
The same is true when it comes to the weather of our lives.
Mindfulness meditation is your umbrella.
It helps you stay steady through both breezy days and emotional storms. A regular practice supports your ability to manage stress, regulate emotions, feel grounded, and connect with others — especially when life gets messy.
What does “an ounce of mindfulness prevention” look like?
It might be:
Listening to one of our guided meditations as you wake up or wind down.
Reading one of our blog posts — like this one from Erika, who shares how her mom found unexpected joy while hiking.
Or joining us for one of our upcoming programs (details below).
Whatever you choose, we invite you to start today — not because life is hard, but because it's always changing.
You don't have to wait for the storm to start taking care of yourself.
We're here when you're ready.
Julia Hepfer
Program Director, Community Mindfulness Project
Pack Your Mindfulness Umbrella — Upcoming Programs Below:
The Mindful Circle
A monthly mindfulness support circle in Bridgeport for nonprofit staff, caregivers, first responders, healthcare professionals, and more. We're creating space for connection and expansion — and hope to bring this offering to more communities soon.
Register now — our next circle is August 14 at Burroughs.
Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Join us this September/October on Zoom for this foundational, research-based program rooted in the work of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. This seasonal series offers tools for stress reduction and greater resilience.
Register now — and get ready for a deeper dive into mindfulness meditation.
Urban Forest Bathing Mindfulness Program
Reconnect with your senses and the present moment through this 4-week outdoor mindfulness series at Fodor Farm in Norwalk. Nature offers its own kind of wisdom. Join us there.
Register now — free - space is limited!