Join local author Susan Meyer for a reading from her new book, River Time: Mindful Reflections from the Upper Hudson. Susan will share excerpts from her book while displaying her gorgeous photos from her time near the river. Signed copies of her book will be available for purchase during the author meet & greet at the end this event. This event is open to the public; no registration is necessary.
Book Summary: A contemplative collection of 56 stories and poems paired with 73 of the author’s color photographs from the Upper Hudson River, River Time offers a mindful exploration of nature as a source of steadiness and insight. Rooted in years of riverside living and daily practice, the book reflects on how the river became an anchor in times of change and a refuge to return to, showing how the natural world can mirror and support our inner landscape. It invites readers to slow down, open their senses, and experience the clarity and wonder that arise through mindful connection with the natural world.
Bio: Susan Meyer is a mindfulness teacher, photographer, and contemplative creative based in Upstate New York. A native of Saratoga Springs, she has lived beside the Hudson River for nearly two decades, photographing its moods, wildlife, and seasonal changes. Her photography has won multiple awards, including recognition from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, and several of her images are featured on kiosks along the Empire State Trail in Schuylerville, NY. Susan has practiced mindfulness meditation for nearly forty years and currently practices in the tradition of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh (Plum Village). She completed both the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification and Mindfulness Mentor Training programs with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield and is a teacher on the Insight Timer app. She is also an aspirant for ordination in the Order of Interbeing, founded by Thich Nhat Hanh. In addition to teaching meditation and nature photography, Susan offers mindfulness mentoring, self-paced online courses, and two inspirational card decks that pair her photography with contemplative insights. Her work explores the intersection of mindfulness and the natural world, blending poetic insight with visual storytelling.