Jan 9, 2010
Redefine the Act of Turning Things Around
It’s funny that this word can have so many meanings, but whether its positive or negative in its origin it all comes down to the same thing. A retreat is most commonly known in the military sense, and it means to back down or run away. It’s used more currently as a metaphysical term, meaning to turn within or go private.
To turn within -does that mean turning our backs on anyone or anything, or going into isolation? It doesn’t need to be that way. Let’s turn retreat into a joyful, playful occasion.
We’ve all known some occasion when we have had such a wonderful time, and we walk away letting out that sigh of relief, or belief. The smile lingers, and we glide instead of trudging through our days that follow. Once we have experienced it we have the memory and can recreate using the previous experience as a foundation.
There we have the beginning of the word retreat. “Re” – to live again!!
What follows? I love this part! Treat! Not trick or treat, no costumes or games, no silly pranks. Treat: to give to ourselves, to have and hold and be so full of our amazing presence.
The Healing Drum Retreat is just that – a re-treat that gives you opportunity for you. How much of your day is consumed by giving to others, working hard, driving harder (easy on that one, please!), and pushing our own limits just to close our eyes in hopes of renewal so we can do the same thing tomorrow.
How does the Healing Drum bring about this re-treat? So many ways: fellowship, healing practices, crafting, focus, singing, drumming, and many other activities that are presented in an environment of acceptance and mutual respect. We play, we laugh, we let go with such determination, not from resistance but from the soul.
Join us for the next Healing Drum Retreat – sign up for our mailing list for a special offer. Send us a hello, we love to hear from you! The Healing Drum Retreat – redefining the act of turning things around!!
Estee Taschereau is a Spiritual Counselor, guiding individuals and groups in recognizing their abilities and powers on a new level! Individual sessions are available by appointment.
