Sept. 19 - Sept. 25, 2022
Leaves turn, plants send their energy into their roots and bulbs, birds and butterflies
follow the sun south. Our own energy begins to shift from outward to inward, with deepening
awareness and creativity.
And there is one moment in this shifting when everything pauses in complete balance.
It is the Autumn Equinox.
As we consciously link our awareness to the cycles of nature, our understanding of
our own cycles begin to deepen. We open to a greater awareness and an unfolding of creativity.
The word “equinox” is derived from the Latin aequus, meaning “equal” and “nox” meaning “night”.
It is a moment of equal day and equal night; complete balance.
Day and night. Light and dark. Acknowledgment and Gratitude.
It is a time of celebrating the harvest, whether it be the harvest of what’s planted
in your garden or the harvest of your vision, efforts and intentions for your life path.
Sept. 19 - Sept. 25, 2022 more ...
THE RETREAT: This is a virtual retreat offering opportunities to explore, ponder, welcome and celebrate the Autumnal Equinox. It is an invitation to pause and gift ourselves a moment of complete balance in our ever-changing lives.
It is a threshold to deepening our connection with ourselves and Nature; opening space for our greater creativity and vision to emerge.
WHAT'S INCLUDED: Each of the seven days of this virtual retreat will offer ideas to ponder and activities in a variety of creative arts and spiritual practices designed to deepen one’s connection to Nature, the season of Autumn and to self. Music, dance, visual arts, meditations, visio divina, movement, poetry, ritual, journaling; presented through videos and downloadable pdfs.
Session 1: Mon., Sept. 19 7 pm ET: A live Zoom gathering, with introduction to and overview of the 7-day retreat. A short, guided meditation and an invitation to a creative exploration of the Autumnal Equinox. This is our only live session, so it is a wonderful time for any questions. Please allow 45 minutes for this session. Replay available for those who are unable to attend live.
Session 2: Tues., Sept. 20* Video and/or pdf of reflections around equinox theme, with a creative art exploration/creation or spiritual practice invitation.
Session 3: Wed., Sept. 21* Video and/or pdf of reflections around equinox theme, with a creative art exploration/creation or spiritual practice invitation.
Session 4: The Autumnal Equinox, Thurs., Sept. 22 A concert of music and spoken word inspired by the season and the moment. Please allow 45 min. for this session.
Session 5: Fri., Sept. 23* Video and/or pdf of reflections around equinox theme, with a creative art exploration/creation or spiritual practice invitation.
Session 6: Sat., Sept. 24* Video and/or pdf of reflections around equinox theme, short guided meditation and creative art exploration/creation.
Session 7: Sun., Sept. 25* Sabbath; a time of rest and reflection with guided meditation and closing.
*These sessions are about 15 min. in length. You are then invited to take as much time as you desire to ponder and explore through the creative art or spiritual practice invitation of each day’s session.
VIRTUAL RETREAT INVESTMENT: The investment is $33.
Yes, that’s all; $33. Many years ago a psychic told me that I was surrounded and protected by 33 angels. That memory came back to me as I was creating this virtual retreat, so I decided that the investment for this retreat would be $33.
Blessings on you of this time of the balance of light and dark; of harvest; of gratitude; of deepening creativity and connection
Martha
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