Develop the Ability to Focus with ETG’s James Braten

Develop the Ability to Focus with ETG’s James Braten

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM

About this event

I became very good at meditating, focusing on letting thoughts come and go. Then I stopped doing that after a couple of years. Why?  Because what do I do with a calm mind? What is next? In the last couple of years, I realized that the ability to focus is the first step. Its value is that it increases my ability to get things done, such as …   read an entire book, do art projects,  complete a class,  listen deeply to a friend,  study spiritual principles. I want to help people develop the ability to focus. If this interests you, please join me. If you have questions, I'm usually behind the counter at the Book Cafe serving teas and cookies between 3-6 each afternoon. Do drop in!

About this calendar

ETG BookCafe

We are a cafe and used bookstore (some new), gallery, event space and informal community gathering spot in Staten Island, NY.