Meditation: A Priority in Today's World

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  Dates & times
  • Fri, 08/01/2025 - 12:00pm
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  Age Groups Adults

 

Special Guest: William Smith, Monroeville Class of 1967, Retired Army Lt. Colonel Engineer
 
Meditation: A Priority in Today's World
 
With the fast-paced, stressful world we live in, taking time to practice meditation is more important than ever. Meditation provides many benefits, including significant stress reduction, improved focus, emotional balance, better health, calmness, and more peace within. Meditation is an effective tool for coping in challenging times and promoting overall wellness.
Join William Smith, retired Army Lt. Colonel and  long-time meditator for this powerful workshop. There will be a chance to practice this time-tested technique and an opportunity for informative questions and answers.
 
Brief Bio William Smith
 
William Smith, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel engineer, has a master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems from the University of South Carolina. As an Army officer, he pioneered this new technology within the Department of Defense. William is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and has held many leadership positions during his successful 20-year military career.
William has always been passionate about meditation which he has  incorporated in his life for over 50 years.  Since retiring he has spent a lot of time volunteering as a summer camp director for 22 years; teaching children how to meditate and inspiring them to incorporate ethical living into one’s life. He has taught numerous classes on this important topic to a variety of audiences. William enjoys traveling and giving talks on meditation in the US and internationally.