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Poem
Let us breath together.
Let us catch our breaths from the need to make, to do.
Let us be conscious of the Breath of Life.
We breathe out what the trees breathe in.
We breathe in what the trees breathe out.
Together we breathe each other into life.
Blessed is the One within the many.
Blessed are the many who make one.
-
Arthur Waskow, in Life Prayers from Around
the World, edited by
Amidon and Robert
Message
“…taking an inner journey toward rejoining soul and role requires authentic relationships and a rare but real form of community that some call a circle of trust.”
-
Parker Palmer
A Hidden Wholeness
A deep sense of caring for others, based on a profound sense of interconnection, is the essence of the teachings of all great religions of the world.
- The Dalai Lama
Retreats & Workshops
Heartwork workshops and retreats gently allow participants to acknowledge the pain, suffering and joy that are part of life, to discover individual gifts and purpose, and to experience being part of a community.
Participants in Heartwork Retreats leave feeling rested, energized, empowered and connected to others.
In Heartwork Retreats and Workshops, you will discover the wisdom and goodness in yourself and others through deep listening. All Heartwork retreats include silence, movement, time with nature, inspirational handouts and guided listening experiences.
Heartwork Retreats are supported by a team of volunteers who are dedicated to honest sharing, creative expression and delicious, organic food preparation.
Previous Heartwork Retreats and Workshops have included:
- Women’s groups
- Caregivers
- Spiritual seekers
- Hospice or faith-based volunteers
- People with AIDS
- People with cancer
- Healing professionals
- People of many faiths and spiritual traditions
Subjects have included:
- Pastoral care
- Grief and loss
- Self care
- Discovering meaningful work
- Care giving
- Community building
- Death and dying
Heartwork groups, workshops and retreats draw on Trudy James’ vast experience in facilitating groups and in supporting non-profit and faith-based staff and volunteers. Her methods, attitudes, and expertise enable participants to quickly learn the value of reciprocal sharing, listening well and being heard by others.
Taking a time out or spending “Sabbath time” in a hermitage house, retreat center, or in my own home--alone or with others—has long been my regular practice. Time without phones, deadlines, meetings; time for rest, silence, reflection, poetry, humor, clarity, seems ever more essential in these times of change, stress and daily crisis. I will be offering a variety of retreat opportunities and listing them on these pages.
Please join me on retreat. - Trudy