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Oct 13 2009 0026I am heading out for some time of retreat by the forest and sea and dreaming of the year ahead.

Thank you so much to everyone who already commented on last Tuesday’s invitation to share what you need for your own retreat time.

Reading through them has been true refreshment for my own spirit. I encourage anyone who hasn’t yet, to stop by with a cup of tea and a journal and begin dreaming your next retreat into being. You can still add your comment until next Monday, May 10 and enter for a chance to win a set of art journals (all five titles which are perfect companions for your own retreat).

I will announce the drawing winner early next week and be back with some of what I discovered during this holy pause.

© Christine Valters Paintner at Abbey of the Arts:
Transformative Living through Contemplative & Expressive Arts

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One Response

  1. HEllo, Christine!

    Am interested in the Retreat Journals you mentioned.
    Please send me with the bill. Have a grace-filled retreat.
    Am still to plan for mine as I have been occupied giving
    8 Day Retreats. All the best!

    Maria Ligaya