Name: Taking in the Good: Rewiring the Mind towards Happiness and Joy
Start: 2026-03-25T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-25T20:30:00-04:00
Location: The Staircase Theatre + Lounge

Join us for an evening exploring why negativity has such a strong pull, and how science shows we can retrain the brain toward joy!
About this Event

Taking in the Good: Rewiring the Mind towards Happiness and Joy

Join us for an evening exploring why negativity has such a strong pull, and how science shows we can retrain the brain toward happiness and joy.

You’ll be introduced to practical, evidence-based ways to counterbalance this tendency, including practices that cultivate gratitude, joy, and awe. These practices aren’t about ignoring difficulty—they’re about training the mind to register goodness more fully and deeply. The evening will include gentle teaching, guided practices, and meditations that you can easily bring into daily life. Through reflection and experience, you’ll learn how to “take in the good” in ways that support resilience, emotional balance, and a greater sense of ease. No prior meditation experience is needed—just a curiosity about how small shifts in attention can create meaningful change.

Instructor: Melanie Schwindt

Date: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm

Place: The Staircase Theatre 27 Dundurn St North, Hamilton

Fees: Early bird until March 18th: $25 members; $35 non-member*; $10 student/financial hardship

After March 19th: $30 members; $40 non-member*; $15 student/financial hardship

*Note: Membership in Mindfulness Hamilton is $25 per year

What should I do if I have more questions? Feel free to contact us through our website or social media channels if you have any additional questions or concerns. [email protected].

Instructor: Melanie Schwindt is a graduate of the Awareness Training Institute in collaboration with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley. She offers evidence-based mindfulness and meditation practices grounded in neuroscience, embodiment, and compassion-based inquiry. Known for her relational and inclusive teaching style, Melanie meets people where they are, offering practical tools and contemplative practices that help navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, steadiness, and care. For more information, visit www.melanieschwindt.com.