Sacred Silence Meditation

Sacred Silence Meditation is a drop-in gathering that offers a gentle, intentional pause at the end of your week. Join Dr. Holly Hopkins Shah on Thursdays to go into the silence. The 30-minute meditation begins at 7:30 pm (following 15 minutes of connection time at 7:15) and will include 20 minutes of silence. Open to anyone who wants to set down the noise of the week and rest in stillness for a while. Perfect for anyone who feels the pull toward the quiet or is curious about silent meditation vs. guided. What to expect - The evening begins with a few minutes of connection to help you release the busyness you carried in. - From there, a brief reading rooted in universal spiritual principles settles the room before the group enters into shared silence together. - This is not a guided meditation with prompts or instructions. The silence is open and spacious, giving you room to simply be present and allow your own awareness to deepen. - The gathering closes with an affirmative prayer that brings a sense of grounded peace to carry with you into the rest of your evening. If you have been feeling scattered, overstimulated, or disconnected from yourself, this is a space designed with you in mind! Weekly on Thursdays Time: 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM - feel free to arrive a little early for some connection time, meditation begins promptly at 7:30pm With: Dr. Holly Hopkins Shah Location: Unity Palo Alto (in person and online via Zoom) Address: 3391 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Phone: 650.849.1100 Email: connecting@unitypaloalto.org Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85399362903?pwd=b2hlWjhK3xaIuHeahRjWYrsUYhBius.1 This event is open to everyone. No registration required. A suggested donation of $5-10 is warmly appreciated. Simply show up, in person or online, and bring yourself exactly as you are.