The Restory Retreat Centre

  Stilword Die Gesprek So lief as wat ons vir Barrowfield en ons werf is, is ons altyd versigtig om die indruk te skep dat 'n mens net kan stilword en op die kontemplatiewe reis kan wees op 'n afgesonderde plek, in die natuur, vêr van mense af. Om stil te word is vir almal moontlik waar jy ook al is. En dit is nie soseer van 'n stil, rustige omgewing afhanklik nie (hoewel dit beslis help), maar is eerder gekoppel aan 'n stadiger pas en innerlike stilte. Wat laasgenoemde betref, is 'n daaglikse praktyk, soos meditasie, van groot waarde. Ons was die afgelope week in Gauteng waar ons dit beleef het. Ook in ons vriendin, Elmarie, se stadstuin. Ander geluide, die van verkeer en kraggereedskap, kan in die agtergrond gehoor word, maar die belewenis van God is net so sterk. Hierdie week praat ons die minimum. Ons wil jou aanmoedig om stil te word, waar jy ook al is. Indien jy van ons videos gebruik wil maak, is jy baie welkom. Elmarie se tuin in Pretoria  Elemente Uit Die G...

   Being Still The Conversation As much as we love Barrowfield and our space, we are careful not to create the impression that you can only become quiet and be on a contemplative journey, in an isolated place, in nature, far from any human contact. To become still is possible for everyone, wherever you are. And it is not so much dependent on a quiet, peaceful environment (although it is definitely helpful), but it is more connected to a slower pace in general and an inner stillness. A disciplined daily practice, like meditation, is important in cultivating the latter. This past week we've been in Gauteng where we've experienced that firsthand. Also in the city garden of our friend, Elmarie. Different sounds, like traffic and power tools, can be heard in the background, but the experience of God is just as strong. In this week's blog post, we are saying the minimum. We want to encourage you to become quiet, wherever you are. If you want to use our videos in the process, you ...

     A Wide Conversation  The Conversation  Elements From The Conversation  Music In this version of the well-known Stand By Me , the musical conversation takes place across continents and the diverse contributions make it beautiful and unique.  With our love. George en Matilda

   'n Wye Gesprek  Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Musiek In hierdie weergawe van die bekende "Stand By Me " vind die musikale gesprek oor 'n paar kontinente plaas en die uiteenlopende bydraes maak dit pragtig en uniek. Met ons liefde George en Matilda

   Feminine and Masculine Energy  The Conversation Elements From The Conversation  A poem by Nancy Shaffer  which beautifully expresses the elements to be found in feminine energy That Which Holds All Because she wanted everyone to feel included in her prayer, she said right at the beginning several names for the Holy: Spirit, she said, Holy One, Mystery, God but then thinking these weren’t enough ways of addressing that which cannot be fully addressed, she added particularities, saying, Spirit of Life, Spirit of Love, Ancient Holy One, Mystery We Will Not Ever Fully Know, Gracious God, and also Spirit of This Earth, God of Sarah, Gaia, Thou and then, tongue loosened, she fell to naming superlatives as well: Most Creative One, Greatest Source, Closest Hope --- even though superlatives for the Sacred seemed to her probably redundant; but then she couldn’t stop: One Who Made the Stars, she said, although she knew technically a number of those present didn’t believ...

  Vroulike en Manlike Energie Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek 'n Gedig van Nancy Shaffer wat die elemente wat in vroulike energie voorkom, so mooi uitbeeld. That Which Holds All Because she wanted everyone to feel included in her prayer, she said right at the beginning several names for the Holy: Spirit, she said, Holy One, Mystery, God but then thinking these weren’t enough ways of addressing that which cannot be fully addressed, she added particularities, saying, Spirit of Life, Spirit of Love, Ancient Holy One, Mystery We Will Not Ever Fully Know, Gracious God, and also Spirit of This Earth, God of Sarah, Gaia, Thou and then, tongue loosened, she fell to naming superlatives as well: Most Creative One, Greatest Source, Closest Hope --- even though superlatives for the Sacred seemed to her probably redundant; but then she couldn’t stop: One Who Made the Stars, she said, although she knew technically a number of those present didn’t believe the stars had been made by anyone or...

   Om Eg Te Skep Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Musiek Liefde George and Matilda

  To Create Authentically The Conversation Elements From The Conversation Music Love George and Matilda