Relearning Trust – Online Retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault

Relearning Trust with Cynthia Bourgeault

September 25 – 29, 2022 via Zoom

Hosted by The Contemplative Society

NOTE: This online option is in conjunction with an in-person retreat hosted by TCS in Nanaimo BC Canada. The in-person retreat is FULL.

Retreat Description

To our usual psychological way of looking at things, trust must be earned; it is called forth in response to demonstrated trustworthiness. But there is another way of approaching trust, which has always been the way of the great saints and mystics. From this other angle of approach trust is not earned so much as bestowed—from a fathomless strength and freedom which lies latent in every human soul, flowing like a wellspring from the heart of God.

Anchored in strength rather than gullibility, and impervious to manipulation, this trust is itself a transformative force, flowing into a broken world to bring courage, healing, and reconnection. This retreat will be a deep immersion into this other way of working with trust. With the mystics looking over our shoulders, we will explore not only the spirituality but the actual practices that allow our hearts to access this hidden wellspring and draw on it skillfully to begin to rebuild trust, not only within our own lives, but within our shattered world. Note that we will be approaching the task from contemplative and esoteric reference points rather than therapeutic ones, so it is recommended that you have an established meditation practice and a willingness to offer yourself on this pathway of conscious service to the whole.

We will also explore contemplative embodiment practices, with a daily session facilitated by supporting guest teacher Heather Ruce.

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