The Wisdom of Winter: Making Time for Rest & Renewal a Circle of Trust ® Day Retreat “Our inward winters take many forms – failure, betrayal, depression, death… But, for me, winter has a greater gift to give. It comes when the sky is clear, the sun brilliant, the trees bare... It is the gift of utter clarity. Winter clears the landscape, however brutally, giving us a chance to see ourselves and each other more clearly, to see the very ground of our being.” - Parker J. Palmer - Learning from the Seasons: a Circle of Trust ® Series Develop your sense of identity, integrity and purpose. Build practices to sustain your heart and hope. Embrace paradox in dealing with challenges. Listen more deeply to your inner wisdom and to others. Strengthen your capacity to build relational trust. Program description: Winter is a time when nature rests. Despite all appearances, nature is not dead, but has gone underground to renew itself and prepare for spring. Winter offers us a powerful reminder to make time for rest, self-care and renewal, so we are better able to care for the people and causes that matter in our lives. The complex demands and frantic pace of life today constantly push us to work beyond our healthy limits, into the realms of stress, overwhelm and burnout. This one-day seasonal retreat offers time out to reflect on your life’s journey and the things that matter most to you. Through the lens of winter, we will use poetry, journaling, and times of silence and dialogue to guide our reflections, and we will create space to (re)connect with the inner wisdom that guides and sustains us, and gives meaning to our lives and work. The Circle of Trustapproach is based on the work of writer, teacher and activist Parker J. Palmer. It offers safe space for self-reflection and shared exploration. This retreat is for you if you are looking to develop your capacity and courage to lead a more authentic, meaningful and engaged life that is aligned with your inner values. Saturday, 1 July 2017 9.00am – 4.30pm Te Puna, near Tauranga
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The Wisdom of Winter: Making Time for Rest & Renewal
a Circle of Trust® Day Retreat
“Our inward winters take many forms – failure, betrayal, depression, death… But, for me, winter has a greater gift to
give. It comes when the sky is clear, the sun brilliant, the trees bare... It is the gift of utter clarity. Winter clears the landscape, however brutally, giving us a chance to see ourselves and each
other more clearly, to see the very ground of our being.”
- Parker J. Palmer -
Learning from the Seasons:
a Circle of Trust® Series
Develop your
sense of identity,
integrity and
purpose.
Build practices to
sustain your heart
and hope.
Embrace paradox
in dealing with
challenges.
Listen more deeply
to your inner
wisdom and to
others.
Strengthen your
capacity to build
relational trust.
Program description:
Winter is a time when nature rests. Despite all appearances, nature is not dead, but has gone underground
to renew itself and prepare for spring. Winter offers us a powerful reminder to make time for rest, self-care
and renewal, so we are better able to care for the people and causes that matter in our lives. The complex
demands and frantic pace of life today constantly push us to work beyond our healthy limits, into the
realms of stress, overwhelm and burnout.
This one-day seasonal retreat offers time out to reflect on your life’s journey and the things that matter
most to you. Through the lens of winter, we will use poetry, journaling, and times of silence and dialogue
to guide our reflections, and we will create space to (re)connect with the inner wisdom that guides and
sustains us, and gives meaning to our lives and work.
The Circle of Trust approach is based on the work of writer, teacher and activist Parker J. Palmer. It
offers safe space for self-reflection and shared exploration. This retreat is for you if you are looking to
develop your capacity and courage to lead a more authentic, meaningful and engaged life that is aligned
with your inner values.
Saturday, 1 July 2017 9.00am – 4.30pm Te Puna, near Tauranga
“The significant impact of the retreat stays with me in thought, feeling and attitude as well as in decisions and actions. In short, I have "come alive" and I am enjoying what that means for me day to day.”
Ian Thurlow, Christchurch, NZ
“It helped me to reprioritise my goals, shed new light on my views of study and strengthen my desire to become a teacher, and I left feeling uplifted, refreshed and nourished.”
JayJay Smith, 3rd year student teacher, Tauranga, NZ
“Themes were explored using silence, interactive reflection, the most wonderful poems, videos and a variety of activities. I really appreciated learning about ‘open and honest questions’ which I now use in my practice as a Clinical Psychologist.”
Veerle Poels, Whakatane, NZ
“Using a balance of nature and poetry, shared discussion and quiet time, the retreat offered a safe and honouring space for personal reflection.”
Chris Earp, Tauranga, NZ
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Going on retreat:
We use the word ‘retreat’ not to suggest escape or withdrawal, but
rather as an opportunity to engage at a deeper level with your life
and work – time and space to pay attention to your identity and to
embrace the various roles and responsibilities that fill your life. It is
about engaging fully with yourself and the work you do.
Learn more by visiting www.couragerenewal.org
This is the second in a series of 4 one-day retreats:
Program Fee: $75.00 per day (Earlybird: $65.00)
Includes materials, morning and
afternoon tea.
Please bring your own lunch.
Attend one day or the entire series:
Series Fee: $225.00 (Full payment by 30 April 2017)
(Register for the entire series and receive a
25% discount)
Dates for your diary:
The Wisdom of Autumn Saturday, 8 April 2017
The Wisdom of Winter Saturday, 1 July 2017
The Wisdom of Spring Saturday, 30 September 2017
The Wisdom of Summer Saturday, 20 January 2018
Payment by cash, cheque or online to:
Bank Account: 12 – 3263 – 0003290 – 02
“My wish is that others will learn to stop before I did, to
take into account the limitations of their physical bodies and to take the time to listen to the yearnings of their soul. It is in the taking
care of ourselves we learn the ability to take care of others.”
Learning from the Seasons - A Circle of Trust® Series
The Wisdom of Winter - Saturday, 1 July 2017
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Register for one day or the entire series: $ 75.00 per day $ 65.00 (Registration required by 1 June 2017) $225.00 (Full payment required by 30 April 2017)
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Account Name: M Scapens Account Number: 12-3263-0003290-02 Reference: Winter [your surname] or Series [your surname] Cheque: Payable to M. Scapens
Dates for your Diary:
Autumn Day Retreat Saturday 8 April 2017 Winter Day Retreat Saturday 1 July 2017 Spring Day Retreat Saturday 30 September 2017 Summer Day Retreat Saturday 20 January 2018
Cancellation Policy: We understand that life challenges emerge and changes happen. Cancellations must be made at least two weeks before the program date. The facilitator regrets that she may be unable to offer any refund or credit if you cancel within two weeks of the program. If the program is cancelled due to low enrolment or other circumstances, you will receive a full refund. Please note travel costs are solely the responsibility of participants.
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