The BIG Collective of Social Changemakers

What

A revolutionary gathering space for all working on diverse social change missions to regularly practice mindfulness and meditation together. And to experience inner, outer, individual and collective change.

This service is meant for staff, volunteers, board members, leaders, activists and organizers. Every Wednesday, live 30-minute sessions run morning through night. Each expertly facilitated session draws inspiration from influential social changemakers and wisdom teachers throughout history. Occasionally, special sessions will be offered to deepen connections, exchange ideas and more.

Why

  • The work to transform our systems is heavy and never ending. But fortification can be tricky due to time/budget constraints, logistics and individual preferences. This service overcomes those challenges.

  • Addressing emotional overload, stress and burnout is not enough to change the world. This service builds a deeply rooted, nourished and connected foundation that begets skillful action.

  • Research shows that regular mindfulness practice is highly beneficial. This service makes this easy and simple by providing structure, accountability, guidance and community— while respecting individual choice.

  • Systems change is not driven by individual brilliance alone, but from the capacity of a group to work together with clarity, trust, benevolence and shared purpose. This service cultivates this inherent energy within its own group.

  • Engaged mindfulness practice shapes minds and hearts. Minds and hearts shape the world. This service is an ongoing space where indulging in radical inner care is understood as preparation for serving the world.

  • Social changemakers need to hear that they may be carrying too much on their own, and that they are not alone. This service amplifies what needs to be heard, and harnesses the power of solidarity.

  • Real breakthroughs come from slowing down, which speeds up the outcome. This service presses pause, regulates the nervous system and creates a sense of safety and wellbeing— which makes magic possible.

Details

All sessions throughout the Wednesday offer the same content, but the content changes weekly. The format of each session always:

  • opens with an inspirational, mindfulness-based concept (3-5 minutes).

  • leads into secular guided meditation (15-20 minutes).

  • closes with prompted reflection that can be shared or kept private (5-10 minutes).

Recurring Wednesday session times are:

  • 8:30-9 AM Eastern Time*

  • 9:30-10 AM ET*

  • 11-11:30 AM ET*

  • 12:30-1 PM ET*

  • 2-2:30 PM ET*

  • 3:30-4 PM ET*

  • 4:30-5 PM ET*

  • 6:30-7 PM ET*

*Times may change based on participant needs.

Each week, participants will receive an email invitation with details on the upcoming sessions. Participants can register up to one hour before their preferred session time and will receive a secure Zoom link.

Pricing

This service uses a tiered pricing structure designed for solidarity and inclusivity. Well-resourced organizations sponsor grassroots groups unable to afford access, at no additional charge. Independent activists/organizers are able to join through special rates.

Contact Stacey Mandel to discuss, learn more or pilot with no strings attached!