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SUMMARY:[FAN] An Objective Look at Meditation Methods and Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16\, 2026 | 7:00 PM CT \nAn Objective Look at Meditation Methods and Enlightenment\nA FAN webinar featuring Elaine N. Aron\, Ph.D.\, in conversation with Mary C. Commerford\, Ph.D. \nREGISTRATION: www.bit.ly/AronFANWebinar \nFor this event\, clinical and research psychologist Elaine Aron\, Ph.D.\, author of the international bestseller The Highly Sensitive Person\, will discuss her new book Spirituality Through a Highly Sensitive Lens: An Objective Look at Meditation Methods and Enlightenment. In it she offers the first ever objective overview of meditation methods and paths to enlightenment. \nWhy spirituality through a “Highly Sensitive Lens”? This is not a book or a talk just for highly sensitive people (HSP)\, though Aron is one. She reflected on meditation and enlightenment for years and saw a huge need for objective\, complete information on all the many kinds of meditation and on all views of enlightenment. There were no books that fully described all forms of meditation and that provided the necessary information to make an informed choice. Further\, most people do not realize that every form of meditation began with the purpose that you\, the meditator\, would reach nirvana. God Realization. Enlightenment. Awakening. Yet meditation teachers often do not talk much about it. They are apprehensive that students will see view it as unattainable or will aim for it and be disappointed. \nAron wants meditation and enlightenment discussed together\, as they were meant to be. She maintains that a spiritual supernova exploded in the Sixties\, but like a distant supernova\, its light has only now reached us. Many\npeople began meditating back then\, and while many stopped\, some continued for fifty or more years. Suddenly more people\, both meditators and others\, are “waking up” to a state of profound inner peace\, unshakeable calm\, and clearer focus. There are hundreds of books and websites about this person’s enlightenment and that  person’s method of getting there\, but no overview of this chaos or the actual research on it. \nBut what about all those unethical spiritual teachers you hear about? Aron is very interested in this issue\, explaining that one can “wake up” and still need to “clean up” your complexes. She addresses both in every chapter\, and how to avoid being a casualty\, whether due to tendencies in a teacher or in yourself. \nAron will be in conversation with Mary Commerford\, Ph.D.\, a clinical psychologist\, psychoanalyst\, and instructor at an analytic training institute in NYC. She was for 21 years the director of the counseling center at Barnard College. Before switching to clinical psychology\, trained in ministry at Yale University Divinity School\, working subsequently as a chaplain. She has been a member of a meditation community for over 40 years. \nThis event is suitable for youth ages 12 and up. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. Sponsored by FAN\, in partnership with The Avery Coonley School\, Avoca D37\, Baker Demonstration School\, Beacon Academy\, Bennett Day School\, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School\, Brickton Montessori School\, British International School of Chicago\, Catherine Cook School\, Compass Health Center\, Countryside Day School\, Evanston Township HS D202\, The Family Institute at Northwestern University\, Family Service Center\, Foundation 65\, The Frances Xavier Warde School\, Francis W. Parker School\, Glenview Public Library\, Gorton Center\, Hyde Park Day School\, Illinois Student Assistance Commission\, Kenilworth D38\, Lake Bluff D65\, Latin School of Chicago\, Leo Catholic High School\, Libertyville D70\, Lycée Français de Chicago\, North Shore Country Day\, Northwestern University Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations\, Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy\, Pope John XXIII School\, Regina Dominican High School\, Resurrection College Prep High School\, Rogers Park Montessori School\, Roycemore School\, Santa Clara University School of Law\, Science & Arts Academy\, The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School\, Stevenson High School D125\, Township High School D113\, Township High School D214\, TrueNorth Educational Cooperative #804\, Wilmette Public Library\, Woodlands Academy\, Youth & Opportunity United.
URL:https://familyservicecenter.org/calendar/fan-an-objective-look-at-meditation-methods-and-enlightenment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Partner Event,FAN Event,Parenting
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SUMMARY:FSC's Play It Forward | Spring Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Play It Forward: A Dueling Pianos Fundraiser\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026Fields Lexus Glenview | 2000 Waukegan Rd\, Glenview7:00–10:30 PM \nAttire: Piano-Inspired Chic. Think black and white — classic\, bold\, and ready for a high-energy night of music and fun. \nTwo pianos. Two performers. One unforgettable night. \nDueling pianos is a high-energy\, all-request show where you help control the music. From classic rock to pop hits to throwback favorites\, the performers play what the audience demands — and the louder the room (and the higher the bid)\, the faster your song makes the setlist. \nYou’ll want LOTS of Dueling Dollars to request songs\, outbid other tables\, and rally the crowd. Expect singing\, snapping\, friendly competition\, and a packed dance floor. \nEarly Bird Ticket Pricing Ends 3/27\, register here.
URL:https://familyservicecenter.org/calendar/fscs-play-it-forward-spring-benefit/
LOCATION:Fields Lexus\, 2000 Waukegan Road\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:FSC Fundraiser
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