Embracing the Mystery is a retreat inspired by Parker Palmer’s book, “On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old” (2018). Parker writes, “There’s no antidote for the gravity that takes us to the grave. But there is a countervailing force called “levity.””
Together, we wish to explore the “mystery” of our many-layered life. How might we embrace the joys, challenges, and gifts of aging; to surrender to, and be transformed by the aging process? This is a time to come together to listen, share, and hold space for each other as we deepen our connection to ourselves; honoring the known and embracing the unknown.
This retreat is for anyone, young or young at heart, interested in exploring their relationship with aging.
A Circle of TrustⓇ retreat offers:
- a space to renew the heart, mind, and spirit through the exploration of the inner landscape of one’s life
- time to reconnect to one’s identity and integrity & renew our courage to live from a place of wholeness
- a process to strengthen one’s self-awareness
- a trustworthy space for inner work in community
- an opportunity to practice deep listening and respectful speaking – strengthening one’s life beyond the retreat
The Center for Courage & Renewal and its facilitators do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
