Question: can you sit quietly and calmly for 30 minutes, doing nothing? 10? ​It's 2026. It has never been harder to pay attention. The best minds of our generation devise endless ways to scream for our attention. And the cost is high. ​Thoughts, worries and impulses throw many of us around like wee boats on a rough winter sea. ​Luckily, the mindfulness anchors that have existed for thousands of years are available to us. ​In this workshop, we will practice several ways to find tranquility in any storm, including tuning into the body, and watching thoughts without engaging. You will develop a practice to take out of the workshop with you: just 2 minutes a day to build a strong mindfulness practice. ​ "amazing, amazing workshop. It gave me so much food for thought and self-reflection. There was such a wealth of knowledge in that room. Thank you for holding that space. I felt a lot of growth even in the few days afterward." -Tiff, a Boundary Workshop participant ​"This workshop has genuinely improved my life so much, thank you!" - Mira, a Boundary Workshop participant ​This interactive and inclusive workshop is for those who want to grow. Bring a friend! ​~You make sense. You are not alone. Everything is skill and habit — let's get building, together. ~ ​SCHEDULE ​1:50-2:00 Arrive & settle in ​2:00-3:10 Part 1 ​3:10-3:20 Break ​3:20-4:30 Part 2 ​LOCATION ​1923 Fernwood Rd at the Little Gladstone Studio ​The Little Gladstone Studio is on the 2nd floor around the back of the building. (Go around Little June, Stage, the children’s boutique, and turn right into the laneway. Look to your right and see the ramp up to the Studio space!) ​COST ​Pay what you can: $20 - 50 ​You can pay here, in cash, or via e-transfer. ​Contact corylobbezoo @ gmail.com for trades or bursaries. ​Qs ​1. Can I come to just one half of the event? Yes, but with this particular event, we are building one skill on another so be willing to be nimble if you do. 2. ​Who is Cory the facilitator? Educator and nerd — see small bio at https://mindfuladulting.substack.com/about 3. ​Is this a queer-friendly event? Yas queen (king, or ruler of any gender) 4. ​Are service animals allowed? Welcomed! ​5. What facilities are on site? Washrooms, accessible space, kitchenette with drinking water. 6. ​What should I bring? A friend, a journal if you like (Cory will have pens and paper alternatively), comfy clothes, a morsel of courage. 7. ​Is there street parking nearby? Yes. Try Gladstone (or Stanley, Pembroke or Vining) 8. ​Is this on a bus route? Yep, the 22. And a short walk from some others (24/25, 11, 27/28, 2, 15, etc) 9. ​What's the idea behind this workshop? A few, including ​​-You can grow from wherever you are now. ​​-We can’t talk our way into empowerment: we need practice. -​​Navigating inner/interpersonal stress and conflict without panicking is an emotional intelligence skill that grows best in low-stakes settings like this. -​​We need to build resilience communally, not just individually. ​Any questions or concerns - get in touch with Cory cory lobbezoo @ gmail.com