Mens Thursday Night Hike And Reflection Group

The plan is to build a community of guys that will have the chance to gain support in nature and from each other every other week while moderately exercising both the body and the mind. This will be a moderate hike. \Extreme heat events will cancel hike\ Poem/Quote: # “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ―Rumi An idea of what this will look like: -We will start with an optional dedication (whatever is on your heart) -Informal walking meditation (you can choose to focus on your walking) -Poem share or mindfulness prompt (I'll get us started by posting something in the chat and in person. -Optional sharing about what's going on in your life. We encourage the 4 principles of speaking and listening from the heart, being lean of speech, and giving each speaker a chance to share without interruption. What you will need: A headlamp with a red light setting to truly enjoy the night hike. Sturdy shoes/sandals/boots. Water/Snacks A good attitude To sign a release of liability waiver Let's hike together, with our breath, and enjoy! Event is cross posted with a mens group. Please see liability waiver info below: Men’s Hike and Reflection Group Participant Waiver and Release of Liability Form IMPORTANT: This is a legally binding document. Please read carefully before signing. Event Description: The Men’s Hike and Reflection Group is a peer-based group hike intended to create a safe and respectful space for men to engage in physical activity and optional personal reflection. This is not a therapy group or a medical/mental health service. 1\. Voluntary Participation I acknowledge that my participation in the Men’s Hike and Reflection Group is entirely voluntary. I understand that this is a recreational group activity involving physical exertion, walking/hiking on trails that may include uneven terrain, elevation changes, and natural hazards. 2\. Acknowledgment of Risk I understand…