Mindfulness in Action

Poster for tonight's event, exhibition open until end of August

Tonight a photographic exhibition opened at the Coach House, Ford Park, Ulverston, part of a funded community project. We've been pleased to help at Ford Park over the last few years, running mindfulness and other courses, supporting people and taking part in projects. The photographs and films were all taken / made by volunteers who support the Park. But the Park also supports them. Some come to the Park as part of a rehabilitation process following health or other problems. Some are retired and value the opportunity to support the community and make friends. Others, especially younger people, see it as an opportunity to help others while at the same time gaining valuable work experience. What they all have in common is that they are supported by the environment and community of Ford Park. The gardens, fields, trees, allotments and open spaces all have an impact and this is illustrated in the exhibition itself. The images reflect the interests of the volunteers, but also show what has been important or memorable to them, what they were mindful of, helped by. Whether it was a particular view, the smile of another, a flower, an activity, it doesn't matter. Instead what the images clearly show are the importance of looking, noticing, being mindful of self but also of connections, to nature, people and place. Try it, carry a camera. What do you look at, notice, record and reflect on?