ON
NATURE
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I
woke to cedar boughs dancing over my head and sunbeams playing
on the ocean beneath me. How can I not be touched by the beauty
around me and feel the peace I had lost??
Joyce
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Symphony
of harmony—woods, water, wind, wings wonder! Music of the mystery!
Sounds of the sacred silence! Sue |
Soothing
sound, the birds, the water flowing, the wind in the trees—and the
sound of no wind…All beautiful noise for my mind, body and soul.
Thanks you for creating this wonderful home and spiritual space
for us to share with you both.
Paul |
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Sometimes
the weave of mountain, tree, bird and sea make patterns in your
heart.
Ruth |
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Your
tub in the wild nature...Lying at midnight in the hot water, hearing
the nature voices and being alone with mother earth. Oh how I want
to have it again...and I will.
Avner |
Seeing
grass leaves with dew so much more beautiful painted by nature.
Hearing the sounds of the ocean, the bees and the smells of nature.
I can look at all this wonder now and rejoice in it, and see it
as it is.
anon |
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Rain
comes over the hills
black ducks dive in clear water
the winter sea shines
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eagle sings
in wind
the sea is a meadow of waves
flowers bloom on stone |
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water falling
through flowers,
a clear circle above the sea
thank
you for serenity
Rob
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Got to play
and work, to paddle and climb, to watch otters and seals, eagles
and hawks. Talked about fables and goats. Loved and bathed in starlight.
Money can't buy this.
Gerry
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| Moon-lit
bath with laughing waters tumbling down to the sea |
| under
an inverted big dipper tipping star-shine into the tree tops |
| Midnight
walking to the full moon through Galiano's trees |
Thanks
for the nurturing!
Andrew |
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Spending Sunday on the
water meditating, singing, painting has to have been one of the
most peaceful joyous days of my life.
Vicki
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I
watch the whispers of earth's breath dimple the vast waters...filled
with the peace that passes understanding
overflowing with thankfulness and gratitude
to the One who made it all.
Mark
and Shirley |
Light
and shadow dance in my mind. Pulsing.
The tide laps at my memory--
searching to stop the tears and leave renewed life force.
And somewhere in this peace the eye of the storm
I at last find a breath of serenity.
Danika |
ON BEING IN RETREAT
Time
is elastic here
all the surround allows me to be. Thank you.
Linda |
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Inner
Peace calming me from my soul.
Lloyd
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Truly a
place of serenity, natural beauty, love and ultimately--inner
healing. We will be back.
Michael
+ Maurizio
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The
opportunity to just go inside and breathe in the peacefulness
of this very special place has truly been a joy to me.
Candis |
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am washed clean
by gentle breezes, rain, ocean spray--I hold in my heart many moments
of laughter and loving touch, the incredible coziness of wood and
light. Such safety to snuggle in--so much support for simply being.
Virginia |
I
leave here with a sense of quiet I have not had in years, if ever--an
expansiveness in my sense of God and with an affirmation of my call--an
answer I had a long time ago--but being here helped me to realize
it. Thank you for this space--for the bodywork--for the gift of
this place and time.
Kerri |
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Whatever
you think you're coming for is one thing.
What you go home with is much much more. Lynn
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Thanks for all
the support and inspiration! Thanks for stubbornly carrying out
your dream--and giving me the strength to do the same. Somal |
My
experience is one of unity...in my inner core is a still point,
waiting, patient, curious, in awe, playful, creative and non-judgmental--that
just is.
anon |
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I
arrived in a rainy fog, both literally and personally. My body had
a cold my mental and emotional state were foggy and coccooning.
Four quiet days and nights later the sun and gentle breezes have
poured across the island and into me. I leave here with strength
in my body and renewed clarity of mind--ready to be vulnerable...My
well is full of life, joy and a profound peace.
Julie |
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Consistently
Sweet
The mystic sea
Washes over me
Cleansing my soul
At last I'm still,
Free from triumph
And despair
Enraptured by the melodies
Of dancing waters
Blessed be.
Jenny
Within
my heart and to my bed
i lay me down in this angel nest
i breathe this stillness and i am at rest
Chris
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Thank
you for the windows to the stars from my bed, ginger tea, lacey
green moss and a bath with violets that I will never forget.
Candis
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Although
I came alone I never once felt lonely
Karen
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Thanks
for the space of Serenity...to de-stress, peel away layers of world-callous,
to look deeply and clearly into our love-pool and glide on the outer
layer of earth's soul. Andre |
Spiritual Freedom.
I set the limits for what I know.
Choose to soar, I am already whole. |
Phosphoressence--transparent green.
Magic happens in the darkness
When life moves and energy flows. |
| Chantal |
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I
never imagined
such a calm isolated wonderful natural place like this. It took
me back to my childhood.
Avner
From
my essence flows my power to create miracles and abundance --for
that is what I am -
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Chantal
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Being
here is a continual flow of light, like a river through the
channels of my land. It is music from water and wind, it is
chimes of laughter and tones of truth coming out of us like
a long lost friend. And it is friends, new ones, who find
places in us that make us grow, like filling a garden with
more flowers.
Julie |
M
y gift was to
come to the realization that one of my passions is to teach
"Sacred dance Circles". I was able to stop long
enough to feel the strong feelings well up in my heart.
I felt much joy
when I was here.
Laura |
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HIGHLIGHTS
A
home, a sculpture, a gathering of friends. Loved it!
Jim
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| We
have enjoyed the Serenity of the Sea, the Island, and your
awesome garden. Shera -- the artwork is spectacular.
Rick and Colleen |
Goodie,
Good, Good. Such a good place. I'm glad we found you. Rhoda
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Thanks
for the serenity and magic—a very inspirational and liberating
experience, both physically and psychically. Izabelle
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I
never felt the presence of Spirit as I did that day.
Vicki
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never imagined such calm isolated wonderful natural place
like this. Avner |
My
trees were inviting me to venture in dark wooded places unknown
to my soul. Soo-o safe now.
anon
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The
tub will be missed!
Chris and Ase |
Smells
of the ocean
Tall trees whispering above
A place to connect
Salima and Joseph |
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serenity, the sea and the fellowship were truly healing and will
stay with me throughout the long cold winter days of Alberta.
Janet |
TESTIMONIALS
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Love
is always here.
Trina
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Whilst
in bed here I sensed creative energy glowing untrammelled through
the entire house. I will always remember the peace and serenity
of this little Galiano retreat.
Evelyn |
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By
creating this precious space called Serenity by the Sea, you have
allowed me to feel so safe, so honored, so revered that this treasured
Self has burst forth and I am enchanted with wonder and joy! Thanks
you for the countless time a day I am "back at Serenity" cherishing
these memories in my mind and my heart.
Sue
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| Wonderful
awakenings. An island paradise in a world of transition. Thank you.
Bruce |
I
had been
searching for a whole year to find a place that I could release
all my city built-up tension. The physical environment and your
graciousness has allowed me to do this. I know that I shall remember
this place and my usual spinning off will be centered and calmed.
I shall remember the endless sky, the calm waters gently lapping
the shore, the colours of green, the chirps of birds (oh! especially
the squirrels tossing cones out of trees and chuckling hysterically)
You have inspired me to go on and explore my own creative goals.
Know that you are contributing to world peace and the wellness of
others.
Pelka |
Well,
it was what I expected and more. I think I started a sleep marathon!
I've come away from serenity feeling "whole" again, and very
rested—ready to face the world again.
Coleen |
It
is amazing how quickly people, presumably with at least the potential
to be compatible, fall into ease with one another—in the right environment.
Thank you for creating that environment.
Eugene |
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I
have
been here for 3 major changes in my career and every time I come
I feel peace. Thank you for creating such a space.
Trina
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I
didn't know what
I would find here...I found love
Karen |
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