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SUMMARY:Spring Retreat: Awaken, with a Renewed Mindfulness
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/spring-retreat-awaken-with-a-renewed-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Centre :: 2371 Arbot Road Nanaimo, V9R 6S9
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:<p>With Linda St. Clair, PhD and Lynn Haley, MRE</p>=0D=0A=
<p>This retreat takes place at Westwood Lake at 2371 Arbot Rd. in Nanaimo, BC and will offer the opportunity to reflect on friendship as a way of being.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>What does loving friendship mean to each of us?</p>=0D=0A=
<p>We will explore our relationship with creation, with ourselves, with humanity and with the Divine.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>In this season of Spring, let us look with fresh eyes at loving friendship. Are we a friend to ourselves and how does this impact our inner life?</p>=0D=0A=
<p>In what ways are we gifted with the friendship of other people and especially our close soul friend (anam cara)?</p>=0D=0A=
<p>As we move out beyond ourselves, how does our friendship circle include creation? How are we blessed by the bursting forth with &ldquo;spring green&rdquo; and brilliant colours and what about the-more-than-human creatures-wild and domestic?</p>=0D=0A=
<p>In the stillness, we may feel drawn to explore how we come to renew and cherish our relationship with the Divine&hellip;friendship.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>With Christians approaching Holy Week, in what ways do we respond to Jesus&rsquo; invitation to be his friend?</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Or, as we see the Buddha reaching out in compassion for all life, how does that enlighten our own spiritual path?</p>=0D=0A=
<p>With Jews preparing to celebrate Passover, we are reminded of the faithful friendship of the Divine in our lives.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>There will be time to rest, walk, meditate and pray in a lovely setting and to enjoy both silence and conversation.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Linda St.Clair Ph.D., ordained minister and multi-faith advocate will facilitate this retreat and Lynn Haley M.R.E. will co-facilitate.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>The program starts at 3:00 pm on April 8 and runs until 4:00 PM on April 10.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>If you wish you can extend your visit for a day or days of personal retreat.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Join us in friendship at the Bethlehem Centre for our peaceful Spring Retreat. Register with us online:</p>=0D=0A=
<p><a href="https://bethlehemcentre.com/events/spring-retreat-awaken-with-a-renewed-mindfulness/">https://bethlehemcentre.com/events/spring-retreat-awaken-with-a-renewed-mindfulness/</a></p>=0D=0A=
<p>Spirituality without Borders ~ www.bethlehemcentre.com The Bethlehem Centre - your sacred space for retreats and conferences. <a href="mailto:250.754.3254info@bethlehemcentre.com">250.754.3254</a></p>=0D=0A=
<p><a href="mailto:250.754.3254info@bethlehemcentre.com"> info@bethlehemcentre.com</a>.</p>=0D=0A=
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