Such stillness and joy

True freedom is born in Silence.  MKI

What a lovely retreat - 7 days of   palpable stillness juxtaposed with  much laughter and joy.  This retreat was a true gift for me.  Morning yoga, afternoon tai chi, meetings throughout the day and quiet walks on the beautiful grounds.  No cooking, no cleaning,  no worries and no responsibilities.   Time to share the self with like-minded people.  Time to nurture the self. Time to sink into that deep, deep stillness.

I feel immense gratitude to the teachers who have organized this retreat, who guided us to play in the silence.  When you are truly silent, the constant chatter  and clutter of the mind dissipates.  No stories, no regrets, no 'why me" - just silence and being.  From that space, awareness and gratitude  grows.  Peace and joy blossom in that stillness.

In gratitude for the gifts of peace, joy, laughter and freedom

Marg