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* If you were to take a snapshot of your life today,
what would you see?
* How is your spiritual health?
* What would you like to keep?
* What changes do you see that would make your life better?
* Come, make a retreat, nourish your spirit
and discern where your future can take you.
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WomanSpirit offers times to connect with God, nature and quiet in ways often not possible in everyday life. We offer many options to make your retreat one where you can set aside a block of time to be free from other pressing tasks so you can attend to yourself and your inner spirit.
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At this point in history, quieting times can no longer be considered a luxury. Times to meditate and move into deeper awareness need to be given a priority. Our fast pace, quick technology, and the overabundance of knowledge, all mark our growth as a society. This can consume our energy and disconnect us from our spirit. We need opportunities to connect with the inner self and discover the profound aspects of life which ultimately reenergizes our spirits. WomanSpirit Center offers retreats to fulfill the human need for quiet, introspection as well as meaningful connections with others.
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Retreat is a time to let go of the busyness and agitation that is so prevalent in the world and to enter into a space of quiet, blossoming awareness, peace and compassion. It is a special time to nourish mind, body and spirit with the assistance of a trained and experienced guide. A spiritual companion / director supports you on your journey and challenges you to stretch beyond your present boundaries to new awarenesses and behaviors. WomanSpirit Center offers you an ideal environment to help that happen. Experienced personnel will assist you in finding your most effective way to enter into retreat time.
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Centering Prayer Thursday mornings
Group prayer and meditation
Guided meditations
Self exploration
Creative expression through art, music, writing
Reading
Journal writing
Yoga sessions
Relaxing and being
Experiencing nature
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You can come for some time of your own. Walk our trails, use our library, join prayer with others or just revel in the quiet.
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This includes meeting with a spiritual companion. Together you will design your retreat which may include choices of readings, journaling, and other meaningful experiences. The spiritual companion will assist you in ways to reflect on your journey and where it seems to be leading you.
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WomanSpirit Center is a gathering place which nurtures women’s spirituality and development. We are located in the beautiful area of Bellevue, Washington. Our history shows WomanSpirit as a place which has provided both solitude and companionship for your journey. WomanSpirit is grounded in the belief that in touching our hopes, our dreams, our Spirit, we touch the sacredness of the universe. We offer a setting which allows women to explore, ponder, learn and experience with hope.
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"As we learn to let go of the extraneous chatter that clutters our mind, we discover that our true nature --- our essential self --- is actually the center of awareness, peace and compassion."
Joan Borysenko
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