HIGHLAND PARK — Everyone who steps inside the Touching Earth Mindfulness Learning Center is asked to take off their shoes, a gesture signifying one’s preoccupations were left outside to fully experience the present.
The ranch-style house’s sparsely-appointed living room also contributes to the relaxing vibe.
PHOTO: Elesa Commerse (right) and Ceily Levy (left), who co-direct the Touching Earth Mindfulness Learning Center in Highland Park, take part in a deep study class at the center. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media