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| Loose Leaf Hollow Release, Relax & Rest in this Space for Grace  MONDAY MORNING MUSINGThe GuesthouseRendering by Coleman BarksThis being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival.A joy, a depression, a meanness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all!Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,who violently sweep your houseempty of its furniture,still, treat each guest honorably.He may be clearing you outfor some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice,meet them at the door laughing,and invite them in.Be grateful for whoever comes,because each has been sentas a guide from beyond. Jalaluddin Rumi NotesThis poem by the 13th century Islamic Mystic, Jalaluddin Rumi, outlines a complete spiritual practice. The term “a blessing in disguise” was coined by Rumi’s Sufi Order, and slipped into Western consciousness via North Africa to France. Every emotion is filled with grace and is a potential blessing “from beyond.”When we look at the surface of life, we only see the “disguise.” When we are trained to welcome and embrace every emotion, and if we look deeply into it via the practice of meditation, then we will experience the transformational blessing of equanimity, grace, wisdom and guidance.   MONTHLY RETREATDANCING WITH SPIRIT A Saturday MorningMeditation Retreaton Zoom Saturday 14 September 7:30 — Noon(Eastern Time) Donations Appreciated DANCING WITH SPIRIT (Monthly Intensive Retreat)https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87586063885WEEKLY RETREAT HEART-to-HEART A Sunday “virtual retreat”on Zoom Every Sunday @ 11 AM(Eastern Time) Each to meeting will include inspiration, meditation & conversation. Donations Appreciated SUNDAY MEDITATION(Weekly Meditation Session)https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240644425  An Accompanied Heart-to-Heart Retreatat Loose Leaf HollowIf you’d like some accompaniment during your retreat, along with a lot of silence and space to explore — then this retreat is for you! Each day you will have the option to join morning and afternoon meditation periods, along with a spiritual direction session before supper. You will have your choice of a private room, walk-in shower, library and meditation space. You can also enjoy sitting in our lush garden, walking country roads, or exploring the forest that surrounds us. Meals, snacks and beverages will be provided (Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirements!) Suggested Donation$150 per day (one person) | $25o per day (two persons) Email Us For Available DatesOUR HERMITAGETI HOLLOW Our 400 square foot hermitage is a perfect place to get away for some serious peace and quiet! It has everything you need — plus a lot of silence & social distance! Email us for reservations!  Heart to Heart TalksMore Photographs of LLH Loose Leaf Hollow Retreat Center250 Loose Leaf DriveBardstown, KY 40004OUR WEBSITE 502-341 |