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Becoming Yourself – an online retreat of mindfulness and poetry
November 16, 2020 @ 8:00 am - November 20, 2020 @ 8:30 pm
£150
Becoming Yourself:
An online retreat of mindfulness and poetry, led by Sam Donaldson
(16-20 November)
“Now I become myself. It’s taken
Time, many years and places;
I have been dissolved and shaken,
Worn other people’s faces”
writes the poet May Sarton.
What does it mean for us to become ourselves? And how do we do it?
In this 5 day online retreat we will explore these important questions, using the ancient practices of mindfulness and poetry to help us, taking time to listen deeply to our lives to uncover more fully who we really are. We will explore how these two practices can deeply enrich our lives, unlocking our innate capacities for creativity and courage, guiding us along our paths to reclaiming lives full of purpose and passion.
Using the poetry of David Whyte, Dawna Markova, Rumi and more to inspire us, each day will include a group morning meditation (8am for 30mins) and an evening meditation and group sharing (7pm for 90mins), as well as a range of different activities for you to try out on your own during the day.
There are six places available and the cost for the retreat is £150. (If you are on a low income but would like to attend, please do get in contact). If you would like to book a place, please email sjdonaldson@hotmail.co.uk