American Mindfulness Remote
Each lesson includes a PDF and audio file of all readings, a video lecture, and questions for reflection.
Lesson One: Lectio Divina and Meditative Reading
Lesson Two: Emerson Leaves the Church and Finds Himself
Lesson Three: Thoreau Goes to Walden
Lesson Four: Whitman's Song of the Atman
Lesson Five: 21st Century American Transcendentalism
About American Mindfulness Seminar
Brandon James O'Neil founded American Mindfulness Seminar to celebrate the continued influence of Transcendentalism on America's spiritual discourse. His workshops bring together literary analysis and meditation techniques, and have a special focus on creative practice. Students are immersed in the writings of Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, and others, and learn to use these texts as guides for mindfulness and visualization.
O'Neil received his PhD from The University of Iowa in 2022, and has authored numerous articles and poems engaging with America's rich spiritual tradition. He is available for workshops, conferences, and private engagements.