Rather than spending hours writing and rewriting a blog post, I am going to run with the assumption that a picture tells a thousand words! So, here are a few thousand words to share with you about how our retreat community co-created our sacred space together in the beautiful chapel at Flores…
Read MoreI wanted to quickly share some pics of the wonderful, creative prayer practices that Basia and Bertrand shared with us last Thursday morning and afternoon before we dove deeper into our 3 days & 3 nights of sacred silence…
Read MoreWhenever I lead a retreat or a workshop or give a talk, there is always - without fail - a point in the process that I want to “pull a Jonah” and run away. Not because anything is going poorly, mind you, but because I start listening to the voice of the enemy of human nature instead of listening to the voice of God…
Read MoreThis morning we enjoyed time in gentle silence until after breakfast as a way to ease ourselves gently into this sacred space. What a beautiful breakfast spread the hospitality team at Flores had prepared for us - fresh bread, eggs, yogurt, fruit, cereals, pastries, jams, juices, tea, coffee and more! Wonderful nourishment for body and spirit to start the day!
Read MoreThe cobblestone streets around Flores are simply gorgeous - like taking a miraculous little step back in time! They have tremendous character and a lovely old-world charm! Part of that old-world charm; however, is that from the moment you enter the town, you are forced to slow down… that is unless you want to blow out a tire or twist an ankle! I had not previously though of cobblestone streets as an invitation to spiritual practice, but they actually are a powerful and beautiful reminder (both literal and metaphorical!) of the importance of slowing down and opening our eyes to God’s presence with us.
Read MoreBasia (my co-retreat leader) and I have been planning this retreat via Zoom for 9 months now - including weekly calls for hours at a time over the past 3-4 months. We have discovered that we are truly kindred spirits and have developed a deep friendship/sisterhood in the process.
Today, when I arrived at Flores after almost 24 hours of travel, Basia and I met in person for the first time. What an indescribable joy!
Read MoreA blessed and Happy Easter one and all! May your day be full of brilliant light, bodacious hope and the extravagant promise that life is stronger than death. Alleluia and Amen!
Read More“Ice, elevate and rest,” was the advice from the sports medicine doc I saw last week when I finally lost patience with the aching in the sole of my foot…
Read MoreThis Easter I will be embarking upon a spiritual adventure along the Camino de Santiago and I would absolutely LOVE to have you join me as a fellow pilgrim in spirit!!
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