Honoring Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July Wellness Events at the Meditation Museum
Tired of Pretending: The Courage to Be Real
Tired of Pretending: The Courage to Be Real
Tired of Pretending: The Courage to Be Real
Sat Jul 11th 1:00pm - 2:30pm (EDT)
Meditation Museum, 9525 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Many people today are not just stressed; they are tired of pretending. Tired of keeping up, looking okay, staying productive, being positive, managing expectations, and quietly carrying emotional pressure.
Current mental health polling shows many Americans are anxious about personal finances, uncertainty about the future, and current events, while the American Psychological Association’s recent stress report frames this moment as a “crisis of connection.”
This workshop creates a safe and reflective space to explore the difference between the self we perform for the world and the self we are longing to return to. We will examine where we feel pressure to prove, please, compare, or constantly produce, and how to gently release those patterns.
The Secret of Happiness
Tired of Pretending: The Courage to Be Real
Tired of Pretending: The Courage to Be Real
Sat Jul 18th 1:00pm - 2:30pm (EDT)
Meditation Museum, 9525 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Discover the timeless inner shift that makes real happiness possible.
This meditation workshop explores the deeper sources of joy that don’t depend on circumstances. You’ll learn how presence, awareness, and inner stillness unlock a natural sense of well-being. Through guided meditation and insight exercises, you’ll experience how happiness arises when the mind becomes quiet and open. Expect to leave with simple, repeatable practices that cultivate genuine peace from within.
The Arts of Life with Nancy Burbridge - Discover yourself through art!
The Arts of Life with Nancy Burbridge - Discover yourself through art!
The Arts of Life with Nancy Burbridge - Discover yourself through art!
Monday July 20h 4:30pm - 6:30pm (EDT)
Meditation Museum, 9525 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
A meditative journey through art with local artist Nancy Burbridge
Join us every third Monday of the month at the Meditation Museum from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and self-discovery. In this interactive session, you will learn how to draw, paint, and explore the beauty within, cultivating the best version of yourself in a serene and supportive environment.
Come experience the magic of art and meditation as tools for self-expression and inner growth.
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore!
Learn to Meditate
The Arts of Life with Nancy Burbridge - Discover yourself through art!
The Arts of Life with Nancy Burbridge - Discover yourself through art!
Every Saturday, 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 7:00pm-7:30pm (EDT)
Meditation Museum, 9525 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Join us for simple tools to start meditating today! If you have ever wanted to meditate but did not know how to begin, this class is for you.
We are honored to welcome the Meditation Museum as an official wellness partner of RIF2RISE.
During periods of downsizing, career disruption, and uncertainty, it’s not just jobs that are affected; confidence, clarity, and emotional well-being are impacted, too. The Meditation Museum offers something deeply essential in these moments: a safe, grounding space to pause, reflect, and rebuild from within.
With locations in Silver Spring, Maryland and Chantilly, Virginia, the Meditation Museum serves as a sanctuary for individuals navigating transition, providing calm amidst uncertainty and tools to strengthen inner resilience.
What the Meditation Museum Offers You
At the Meditation Museum, healing and clarity are not luxuries; they are accessible practices designed to support real-life challenges.
Visitors can experience:
- Immersive exhibits that invite quiet reflection and renewed perspective
- Guided meditation sessions and “Learn to Meditate” classes, welcoming both beginners and experienced practitioners
- A serene quiet room for stillness, emotional reset, and personal insight
- A thoughtfully curated gift shop focused on mindfulness, resilience, and inner growth
- A wide range of free talks, classes, and wellness workshops focused on stress reduction, emotional balance, life purpose, and clarity (donations appreciated)
Every offering is designed to help individuals reconnect with their inner strength, especially during times of loss, change, or reinvention.
Why This Matters for the RIF2RISE Community
Career transitions and layoffs can shake one’s sense of stability, identity, and direction. The Meditation Museum provides more than relaxation; it offers practical inner tools to help individuals:
- Manage stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
- Regain clarity and confidence during uncertainty
- Cultivate resilience, calm thinking, and self-trust
- Rebuild from a place of steadiness rather than fear
This partnership aligns deeply with RIF2RISE’s mission to support resilience, renewal, and whole-person well-being, reminding individuals that even when circumstances change, inner strength remains.
A Gentle Invitation
Visit their website at www.meditationmuseum.org for a list of upcoming events. Be sure to mention RIF2RISE when you visit.
Ready to recharge and reconnect? We warmly encourage you to explore the Meditation Museum and give yourself permission to pause, to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with the calm and clarity that support your next chapter.
Meditation Museum in Maryland
9525 Georgia Avenue, Suite 101
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 660-0065
Brahma Kumaris Center in Virginia
14020 Thunderbolt Place
Suite 200, 2nd Floor
Chantilly, VA
(301) 660-0065
Sometimes the most powerful step forward begins with stillness.