what are you afraid of?
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Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions, for your mother and my mother were friends. --HAFIZ
Fear is also the oldest game in town--political and otherwise! At some point you have to choose if you're going to live a life of fear, or a life of love. It doesn't depend on who is elected in November--it depends on your willingness to choose how you are going to live out your life, moment by moment .
Please do come and spend some time with other people who are willing to make the long journey back home to love. As always, Joe
A DAY OF NATURAL GREAT PEACE ~ 9 OCT/6 NOV/4 DEC @ LOOSE LEAF HOLLOW ~ 16 OCTOBER @ KORDES
A Day Of Natural Great Peace is a one day "meditative experience" that will be a gentle balance of word and silence, community and solitude. You'll have plenty of time to unwind in an atmosphere where you can learn "the art of being peace"--alone and with others. A tasty Lunch and Dinner will be provided.
Why not give yourself the greatest gift of all--the gift of learning how to meditate! You'll be glad you did.
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PATHWAYS TO THE CENTER: THE BASIC JOURNAL RETREAT ~ CARROLL RETREAT CENTER OCTOBER 29-31 ~
The "Pathways to the Center Weekend" is the basic training course in the Integral Journal. The dynamos of the Integral Journal are its "Pathways to the Center"--specific forms of contemplative writing that will sustain and accompany you on your journey to find the "true center of your life."
Even Dante needed a guide for the interior journey. The Integral Journal can offer the guidance and structure you need to breakthrough. So besides the renewal and reflection of a truly contemplative retreat, you will return to your life with a "to go" package of specific practices that you can use whenever you need them.
Carroll Retreat Center is nestled in a lovely spot just a short walk from Lake Michigan in Michigan City, IN. Walking time along the beach will give this retreat quite an added dimension! Limited to 8 participants, so reserve you place soon.
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BREAKTHROUGHS WITH THOMAS MERTON ~ OCTOBER 20-24 & MARCH 20-24 AT LOOSE LEAF HOLLOW ~ JUNE 29-JULY 3 AT BETHANY SPRING ~
The Breakthrough with Thomas Merton is the "Rolls Royce" of Integral Retreats. It begins on Wednesday evening and concludes on Sunday at noon. In between, you will have the experience of a lifetime! In addition to the basic "Pathways to the Center" retreat, you will spend two additonal days in a unique contemplative rhythm.
This retreat is designed for people who are ready and willing to breakthrough and be transformed! Add to all of this, the literary inspiration and guidance of contemplative master Thomas Merton--and you have an experience that will continue to unfold its hidden brilliance for years to come! These retreats are limited to 8, and will fill up quickly, so contact us ASAP to reserve your place.
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THE ENNEAGRAM WEEKEND ~ LOOSE LEAF HOLLOW ~ 12-14 NOVEMBER 2004 ~
If you are ready to begin the spiritual journey from a life of compulsion to a life of contemplation--this weekend is for you. The Enneagram provides the best road map I know for that journey. And the Enneagram also acts as a "psychic catalyzer" to quicken your "spiritual metabolism" and give you more energy for the journey. All this in the unique atmosphere of Loose Leaf Hollow...such a deal! Limited to 8 participants, so reserve you place soon.
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Contact Information
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email: looseleafhollow@aol.com
phone: (502) 348-0201
web: www.looseleafhollow.info
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