First we contemplated, by bringing symbols, the fullness of our own summers. Such richness appeared. I love the almonds, grown by a local woman. They remind me how nature is storing goodness in this end-of-summer season. Another woman brought a small bundle of hay, that she had scythed herself. Abundance was named, and 'circles of goodness'.
We filled ourselves with peace and goodness. Then we were ready to give, from our own fullness. Each woman made an image of healing for Christchurch, drawing the quality that she had in abundance, enough to spill over and give to others.
The healing energy in the room was palpable.
4 comments:
This would have been so lovely on the Island. I wish I could have been there too. My brother's ashes were buried on the Island yesterday, by my sister-in-law Angela, and her family who live on Waiheke. It is a very special place and I've been fortunate to have many holidays there.
I have a great love of Waiheke. My earliest memories are of a holiday on the island when I was very young, going over on the old ferry (Baroona I think it was), the island was a bush clad paradise with little bachs hidden away.
What a special place for your retreat, so much peace as you prayed for healing for Christchurch.
thank you Marilyn & Joan. Yes, Waiheke is a very special place and it's lovely to hear of the connections you both have with it.
Your retreat sounds so meaningful and peaceful, Juliet. Thank you for sharing it here.
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