The Restory Retreat Centre

  Tafelkop Fontein “Die vrou sê vir Hom: “Meneer, gee vir my van daardie water........” ‭‭Johannes‬ ‭4‬:‭15‬ ‭AFR20‬‬                  Êrens daar in die verte lê Wakkerstroom Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Die pad na die fontein verander met die seisoene. Hier in hoogsomer is dit toegegroei en loop jy moeilik. Jy sal nie verdwaal nie, want Tafelkop se kranse lê net hier links van jou op pad fontein toe en dien as baken. Maar jy dwaal gereeld van koers af en kom met groot moeite om massiewe rotse en oor omgevalle boomstamme weer terug op die dowwe voetpaadjie. Lost   Stand still. The trees ahead and the bushes beside you  Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,  And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,  Must ask permission to know it and be known.  The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,  I have made this place around you,  If you leave it you may come back again, saying Here.  N...

Still Unbuttoning The Conversation Elements From The Conversation Music Just to say to yourself, or to make the statement, "Something's going to change" is already a huge step forward. It doesn't happen everyday that we post two videos of the same song by the same artist. However, Charles Yang is so versatile and talented that we do it with pleasure. We hope you can sense our passion as we encourage you! With our love. George & Matilda

  Steeds Losknoop Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Musiek Net om vir jouself te sê, of om die stelling te maak, "Iets gaan verander" is alreeds 'n groot tree vorentoe. Dit gebeur nie aldag dat ons twee opnames van dieselfde stuk musiek deur  dieselfde kunstenaar plaas nie.  Charles Yang is egter so veelsydg en talentvol dat ons dit graag doen. Ons hoop jy kan aanvoel hoe ernstig ons jou aanmoedig! Met ons liefde. George & Matilda

Buttoning and Unbuttoning (2/2) “..I do not judge as people judge.  They look at the outward appearance,  but I look at the heart.” ‭‭ ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭7‬ ‭GNT‬‬                                           The Conversation Elements From The Conversation Music May you find safe spaces, and be one. With our love. George & Matilda  

  Knoop en Losknoop (2/2) “Die mens kyk na wat hy sien, maar die Here kyk na die hart.” ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭7‬ ‭AFR20‬‬                       Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Musiek Mag jy veilige plekke vind, en self een wees. Met ons liefde. George & Matilda

  Buttoning and Unbuttoning (1/2) The "smallness" of life can sometimes feel heavier than its great tragedies. A life needn't be "full" of tragedy. If it's "empty" of meaning, that emptiness can eventually become a crushing weight bearing down on the one living that life.  The Conversation Elements From The Conversation In contemplative spirituality, the "buttoning and unbuttoning" is resolved not by ignoring or sidestepping the task, but by changing the nature of the button. Instead of an obstacle to be overcome so that life can "begin," the act becomes life itself. Music ABBA's song  describes a life where the "buttons" are done perfectly, but the person inside is sleepwalking. Lord, We are not blind to the burden of the repetitive . The same plate, the same path to work, the same buttons, the same masks we put on. Please help us with the discouragement for “the next thing.” We know deep down that a task that is ...