Hello, and welcome to the first of my annual flurry of blog posts about the upcoming PASS Summit!
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-Me. Just now.
Jen, what are you doing?
I’m writing about Summit, friendo!
Oh wait, you probably meant “…at PASS”.
Welp, I’m doing a few things:
- Monday Donut Meetup! It’s donuts for dinner again, so come hang out. If registration is full, go ahead and email me: Jen aaaaaaat MidnightDBA.com
- Hosting morning meditation sessions on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:45am.
- #SQLRun on Wednesday morning. Well, actually, SQLWalk for me…I haven’t run in a few years now.
- Keynotes. Because keynotes can be interesting.
- Attending the Women in Tech lunch on Thursday, which is also Kilt Day!!
There’s lots more, of course I can’t make sure that I touch on EVERYTHING!
More Info…
Meditation Session – 30 minutes
Dates:
- Tuesday, Nov 14 @ 7:45 am,
- Thursday, Nov 16 @ 7:45 am
Location: Room 205
Hosted by: Jen McCown
Join me for 30 minutes of peaceful meditation at Summit!
We’ll practice Shambhala meditation, a secular approach that offers a simple yet profound way to experience inner calm and clarity.
All are welcome to participate in this moment of stillness, whether you’re new to meditation or an experienced practitioner. Just come with an open heart, and a willingness to be quiet and respectful as we meditate together!
Paraphrased from Wikipedia:
Shambhala meditation’s technique involves sitting with legs loosely crossed, maintaining good posture, leaving your eyes slightly open, and focusing your attention on the out-breath. As you breathe out, you may experience a sense of dissolving, with no specific attention required during the in-breath.
Keep your hands face down on your thighs and, if your mind starts to wander, simply label your thoughts as ‘thinking’ before gently returning your focus to the out-breath.
Meditation, as described in Shambhala, is a natural state of the human mind – at rest, open, and alert. It’s a practice that can help you find a sense of peace and clarity in our fast-paced world.
Have any questions or need more information? Reach out to Jen at Jen aaaat MidnightDBA.com with the subject “Summit meditation.”
Let’s come together to cultivate a sense of inner stillness and mindfulness in the midst of a busy tech conference. See you there!