Thank you Alistair A lot of wisdom here. A musing as I get ready for my day …. One teacher, Jesus, was really angered by the pride of the religious class of his time. Reading about the medieval church - pride almost equaled the pride of the BAB ( born again bunch ) of todays assured ‘saved’. I think it’s very human to be proud of what folk labour over which of course if religious practice would include that I suppose. But if as you imply enlightenment is a gift given, it is not our achievement-Its like opening one’s eyes to a beautiful sunny day. The day is there-we didn’t make it ; it is recognised at one level as part of us ( assumption = all living is a part of each other) but it’s not our creation. Because it is part of us maybe there’s a temptation to think it is of our doing? -but it’s not really. There is that which I am proud of -I think this is good but pride like any response can over take and ‘ turn’. Balance, in all things-balance and ‘BE’ glad in the beauty of a new day, for me that’s the challenge, just to be thankful.( and yup sometimes not easy)

Same problem here

Thanks for sharing this--so many retreats scheduled for 7/23, luckily some at different times!

Hi Jill, Holy Isle is very small and, as far as I'm aware, has no roads. The 'ferry' that takes you from the main isle is also a small boat so I imagine it's not possible to take a vehicle of any kind. If you contact Melanie in the chat ,she will be able to give you more info as she has been there many times. Hope that helps. 🙂🙏

This does look great. And he's wonderful on this topic.

Sorry Gill, misspelled your name.🙏

Dearest Jeannie, What a beautiful poem. I think any time we are inspired to speak out truth in a elevated and super-charged way then it is poetry and I can feel the intensity of your grief and vulnerability in your words. Please do keep writing. I'm sorry it's taken a while for me to respond here. My husband and I have moved house and are temporarily without wifi / internet. Hopefully back to my normal responsive self later in the month.

Thanks!

So sorry to hear about Olga's dad. Wishing him a quick recovery and a big hug to Olga. ❤️

Lol no worries at all xx

Great. Stay connected however suits you.

Hi - yes so much to see. In Canberra our beautiful coffee shops along the main lake ‘ the lake Cafe’ . The Australian National Gallery & the Australian Portrait Gallery. There are many nature reserves in & around Canberra - Red Hill where you’ll see wild kangaroos , Jerrabomberra wet lands etc great walking and close to the CBD / maybe fb me when your coming ( Gill Jewell)