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"Just stop for a moment and see what you have given your mind to do. You said to your mind,” I want everyone to like me. I don’t want anyone to speak badly of me. I want everything I say and do to be acceptable and pleasing to everyone. I don’t want anyone to hurt me. I don’t want anything to happen that I don’t like. And I want everything to happen that I do like.” Then you said, “Now, mind, figure out how to make every one of these things a reality, even if you have to think about it day and night.” And of course, your mind said, “I'm on the job. I will work on it constantly.” - Michael A. SingerDoes this resonate with anyone??? The human mind is incredible, no doubt about it.
However, when we commit to aligning our actions with our deeper spiritual nature, the mind can take us on a merry old ride. We can get trapped in self-made suffering.
Part of the gift of meditation is that it allows us to un-weld our sense of who we are from the unconscious machinations of our ego-mind. The one that defends a made-up, limited identity at any cost.
When we have some space to relax back from our identification with this facade, we create an opportunity to drop into what we can call “existential ease.”
This is a naturally arising sense of deep peace, rest and spiritual surrender - a trust in a higher organised consciousness that we can relax into.
This is why we offer this one-day silent meditation retreat. This is one of just two sessions we will offer this year (the other will be in November).
Please click to read more about the structure of the day and book in.
Space is limited, so book in soon if you know you would like to join us.
Words from Retreat Participants:
"Willow and Catherine provide a safe haven of peace and presence in a world that often goes too fast for any humble soul. They have a breadth of skills, tools and good humour to support anyone hoping to return to the stillness within us all and cultivate room for a more conscious, creative life. I can recommend spending time sitting with them. Their authentic commitment to a soulful journey is both honest and generous. They continue to provide a space to drop through all the barriers we create for ourselves and find who remains awake with fresh, hopeful resolve." Andrea
"I was feeling like I was stuck in a rut. I felt I had almost put my spiritual life on hold, but that if I jumped into something that I was interested in, I would find the enthusiasm and excitement to make it my priority again. It’s like I needed a jump start. I know I’m always happiest when I’m pursuing this life, I just needed something to help me get back there. My only hesitation in coming along was being scared to come alone. I knew that I would love it once I was there. Since the retreat, my life has changed substantially. I’m now committed to doing my daily meditation, and I love it. I don’t find it hard... I actually look forward to this time. I feel I’m less judgemental and controlling, and just have so much more love for myself. I’m feeling very positive and grateful for my life. I struggled at first with commitment to my meditation, and believing I was good enough. That’s where I thank Willow and Catherine. In the past, I have struggled with confidence. They both make me feel so welcome and safe so I’m able to be more of my true self, without feeling I’ll be judged. I feel good as soon as I’m in their presence. I find just being around them both carries positivity far beyond the time I’m physically in their presence. They are both very humble, and I love their open arms and acceptance to everyone. And of course, the deep wisdom they both have to share." Lesley
"I had a fairly regular meditation practice, and I wanted to up-level my practice and get enhanced benefits from the day. I was a little concerned about attending an event where I would have to interact with strangers, but I already trusted Willow and Catherine and took to leapt to book in. I loved the retreat and afterwards, I was more noticeably more grounded. It made me more committed to sitting for longer periods of time each day. It made me want to do more retreats! It increased my enjoyment of eating in silence even when surrounded by other people, since enjoying this silent experience with others, it seems like it’s accessible all the time! I love attending events with Catherine and Willow—they are natural, friendly, down-to-earth, caring and inspiring (for a start!). I highly recommend attending this retreat. " Wymeng
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hilton, Perth, WA, Australia
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