Help teachers educate a mindful generation

Over the past months, we have continued to advance the development of NowHere, our contemplative education initiative that brings mindfulness, relational awareness, and ecological sensitivity into educational settings. Below is a summary of our recent progress and upcoming plans.

Program Development

We have been developing the materials for the NowHere Pilot Program, an 8-week journey designed to help adults—teachers, parents, and caregivers—engage three essential dimensions of contemplative learning: Exploring Experience, Exploring Nature, and Exploring with Others.

Each session combines guided practices, reflection prompts, and experiential activities that cultivate presence, curiosity, and compassion—both inwardly and within a group.

Recruitment for the Pilot Program

We are now beginning the recruitment process for participants in the first NowHere Pilot Program. We are targeting adults interested in experiencing contemplative practices in education firsthand and providing feedback to shape the next phase of development.

The 8-week pilot will serve as both a testing ground and a learning community, allowing us to evaluate how the curriculum supports personal transformation and pedagogical innovation.

Supplementary Resources

To enrich the printed NowHere Guidebook, we have been creating audio materials for many of the practices, offering participants an embodied way to engage with the exercises.

In addition, we are designing extra classroom activities for educators who wish to bring NowHere-inspired contemplative explorations to their students. 

Next Steps

Our next phase includes several key developments:

• Finalize the Pilot Program Materials: editing, design, and review of the printed and digital components.
  
  
• Create an Online Resource Page: a digital companion to the printed guide where participants can access audio recordings, supplemental readings, and teaching materials.
  
  
• Develop a Registration and Landing Page: to share information about the pilot program, invite participation, and connect with educators and communities.
  
  
• Prepare for Implementation: The pilot program is expected to launch next year, providing an essential opportunity to evaluate outcomes, gather insights, and refine the program before its broader rollout.
  
  

Looking Ahead

The NowHere Project continues to evolve as a living collaboration between contemplative inquiry, education, and community practice. Thank you for accompanying us in this journey of presence, discovery, and transformation.