The Gift of Presence Event

The Gift of Presence Event

Event Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (60 minutes)

Location: Tribe Healing Arts Community, 1819-21 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Cost: $10

Registration: below 👇

Ever hear the phrase “be here now”?

We all know we’re supposed to be grounded and present. But what does that actually mean? And how do we get there when our minds are constantly wandering — replaying conversations from last week, rehearsing scenarios that haven’t happened yet, or just disassociating entirely via social media or scrolling through endless mental to-do lists?

In this experiential session, we’ll explore:

• The energetics of “time tripping”: Why our attention so easily drifts to past memories or future worries, and what this costs us in terms of vitality and presence.
• The spacious present moment: What it feels like to actually arrive in the now — not as a concept, but as a direct experience.
• A guided practice for entering presence: A simple, accessible technique you can use anytime to return to the here and now.

Depending on the group and how time flows, we may also explore:

• unexpected risks that can come up when we travel back into past traumas
• how being right here, right now can be a stepping stone towards being “nowhere, in no time”

I’ll do my best to go light on information, and focus more on experience. The intention is to create a space for inner experience designed to help you feel the difference between a scattered, time-traveling mind versus being your whole self, fully alive in the present.

What to Expect

• Brief context-setting on presence and why it matters
• One or more simple, guided practices for entering more fully into the present moment
• Space for discussion and sharing
• Grounding and closing

No previous experience required. Come as you are.

Who This Is For

• You’re curious about consciousness and inner development
• You’ve read about or tried mindfulness practices, and are open to developing your inner experiences
• You find yourself frequently lost in thought — past or future — and want practical tools to come back to center
• You appreciate in-person, human connection in an increasingly digital world

About the Facilitator

I’m Roger Oney: 25 years in tech and business, 12+ years in energy medicine and coaching practice. My role here is to guide and hold space — to teach through practice. The real work happens within you. But that doesn’t mean you have to go it alone.

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