Peace Within, Peace Without: Ahimsa for Yourself with Jenny Bell

Nonviolence Tools Workshop

Thursday, September 25, 6:00 - 7:30pm, In-Person or via Zoom 

Join Jenny for this Nonviolence Tools workshop exploring self compassion as a nonviolence-toward-self practice. Self compassion acts as a practice of internal nonviolence by cultivating kindness, understanding and acceptance toward oneself, especially during difficult experiences, which aligns with the concept of ahimsa or non-harming.  Key components include self-kindness, recognizing shared humanity and mindful self-awareness to replace self-criticism and inner conflict with a nonviolent inner dialogue.  Ahimsa or non-harming, promotes compassion and respect for all beings, starting with oneself. By shifting from inner violence to radical compassion for oneself, individuals create an inner environment of peace and balance that fosters greater nonviolence in interactions with others. As we begin to cultivate compassion within, this then radiates out into our world. FREE but donations are welcome.  Register HERE.

This Nonviolence Tools Workshop is FREE but donations are welcome.  Register here or call 502-614-5616 to receive the Zoom link.

Jenny Bell is a poet, aspiring heart healer and earth artist. She is a Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness instructor offering classes and retreats throughout our community. Her offerings are born where spirituality + creativity intersect. She is a compassionist by heart ~ a stone mason by trade.  Most days you will find her in the wilderness creating nature mandalas.

"Peace Within, Peace Without: Ahimsa for Yourself" Nonviolence Tools Workshop is one offering of DGCEC’s 12 DAYS TOWARD PEACE 2025. Explore the other events and opportunities to expand your experience and practice of nonviolence by visiting DrepungGomangUSA.org or Facebook.com/12DaysTowardPeace.  DGCEC’s 11^th annual 12 Days effort launches on Sunday, September 21 on International Day of Peace and continues through International Day of Nonviolence on Thursday, October 2. We are happy to collaborate with Pace e Bene's Campaign Nonviolence Action Days.

We may feel small, but our efforts can transform both our own hearts and those around us.  Together we are growing nonviolence in our city!