WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED.
We’ve only been around a few years, but boy, have we grown. Here’s a look at some of the past events we’ve had the honor to be a part of in our legal communities:
VIRTUAL SITS
Every week, MILS hosts Mindful Mondays and Wakeful Wednesdays. Lead by our wonderful mindfulness teachers, the virtual sits consist of a guided mindfulness meditation session as well as opportunities for participants to discuss; seeking advice with problems and issues they are facing, sharing how mindfulness has impacted their lives, etc. Our teachers also provide a short introduction to mindfulness, helpful information to anyone interested in mindfulness or new to mindfulness.
Our virtual sits take place on:
Mondays @ 12PM PT/2PM CT/3PM ET
Wednesdays @ 2PM PT/ 4PM CT/ 5PM ET
MILS NATIONAL CONFERENCES
Mindful in Memphis Conference & Retreat 2023
The road to Mindful in Memphis started in 2019. And just like any hero’s journey, it was full of twists and turns, stops and starts, faith and doubt. Through it all, a dedicated team of volunteers from MILS, the University of Memphis Cecil Humohrey’s School of Law, the Hotels of Court Square, the National Civil Rights Museum, Imagine Vegan Cafe and Magnolia Grove Monastery never gave up!
Living from vulnerability is not taught in law school. Our presenters and teachers throughout the weekend demonstrated beautifully how to gently soften the armoring that protects minds and hearts, yet causes suffering and separation. Awakening and becoming fully alive is a process of unarmoring, with compassion, a piece at a time.
Rhonda Magee, our keynote speaker, created a healing space to hold it all: joy, laughter, love, anger and loss. We learned to see ourselves and to see each other. As a result, a healing sangha, like a rare and precious jewel, emerged!
Generous sponsorships from Mintz, Alston & Bird, Memphis Law School, and Warrior One provided valuable financial support to make the event possible.
Well-being in the legal profession can only happen with a collective commitment to support the practices that make room for all parts of ourselves. Mindfulness in Law Society is truly a refuge where vulnerability can be felt and shared.
Pictures from the event can be found here!
National Conference 2018
“Mindfulness and the Path to Lawyer Well-Being” — National Conference in Chicago in August 2018. Co-sponsors included The National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being, the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility, the National Center for State Courts, and Mintz, an international law firm.
Hon. Michael D. Zimmerman presenting at our 2018 “Mindfulness and the Path to Lawyer Well-Being” national conference in Chicago.
RETREATS
Gray Bear Retreat 2020
MILS sponsored a 2020 nature retreat at the Gray Bear Lodge Rustic Retreat Center. Attendees were able to participate in activities, such as meditation and yoga.
Attendees at the 2020 retreat were able to enjoy mindful walking and hiking through a forest. Attendees left rave reviews of their experience of the retreat!
