It’s been a full-on week for me. Suddenly everything has come at once professionally, with a family crisis calling for my attention in the midst. With many demands swirling in my head, my sleep is also somewhat disturbed. But it’s okay, because it is just for a season and rest is coming. I am about to hit the pause button and take some time out for a one-day retreat.

Tomorrow, I am going to the Blue Mountains for a day and taking 8 people with me to enjoy the experience. It’s a time to nurture the spirit, let the mind run free, while nourishing the body - with some optional, light exercise thrown in.

It always amazes me how much better I feel after a short break. As one who enjoys a multiplicity of activities, sitting still and deliberately being slow appears to be an anathema. Yet the reverse is true. Give me a flat rock with a nature view in the sun, or a seat by a good fire, with something to gently ponder and its close to heaven for me. Add in delicious food and company between sessions and I reckon I’m there!

So many of us in Sydney have hectic lives. Some readers may not be able to afford a full day to retreat. However, it is important to step away from constant stimulation and be reflective. Hence, Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy offers a diversity of contemplative activities. Weekly meditation is held Thursdays at 11.30am - 12.15pm. Our 90-minute Sunday afternoon ‘Walk and Wonder’ is intentionally contemplative, connecting us with nature and each other. Contemplative spirituality offers enough space for people holding different beliefs to come together peacefully and find refreshment.

Contact me if you would like to try one of our contemplative practices. More information is available on our website (www.lanecovecc/groups-and-events.html). Or you may have a suggestion that we can facilitate for you? We love to welcome newcomers to our peaceful community.

                        Be still, and know that I am God. (The Bible, Psalm 46:10 ESV)
 
 

​我過了整星期每天繁忙的日子。突然公事湧至，其中加上（回南澳）作家庭急事需處理。無數要求在我頭裏旋轉，我的睡眠給打擾了。但無妨，因為只是一點生活醬料而休息就快到了。我將會按暫停鍵花一天時間來退省。
 
明天我會帶8個參與者到藍山Blue Mountains 來享受這經驗。是時候照顧心靈，讓思維開放，同時滋養身體 － 納入輕易運動。
 
我常驚訝來一點小休息就感到身心恢復了。我享受多類活動，坐著不動和刻意放緩表面上看是極端厭惡的事情。但相反地静坐是需要的。給我一塊具自然風景的平坦大石讓我沐浴在陽光下，或一個火爐旁的座位來作淺度深思就像接近天堂了。添了食物和伙伴我一定到會的。
 
有些悉尼居民過著忙碌的生活。甚至讀者中有不能花整天作退省的。雖然如此，離開經常的刺激來回顧生活是重要的。因此，, Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy 獻給大家多元的思考活動。每星期有星期四上午11時30分至12時15分的冥想。星期日下午的‘步行中驚嘆自然的美妙Walk and Wonder'是深入思考性的，連接自然和參與者的活動。思考性的心靈交往，供給足夠的空間讓不同信仰者和平地相處和分享。
 
假如您有意嘗試我們的思考性活動，請跟我聯絡。詳情在網頁(www.lanecovecc/groups-and-events.html)。或者您有提供建議，待我們促成的呢？ 我們誠意地歡迎新團友來這和平的團體。
 
安靜下來，你就知到我是上神。（聖經，詩篇第46章第10節 ESV）
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按暂停键                   （译自Karen牧师的‘Hit Pause!'
 
我过了整星期每天繁忙的日子。突然公事湧至，其中加上（回南澳）作家庭急事需处理。无数要求在我头裏旋转，我的睡眠给打扰了。但无妨，因为只是一点生活酱料而休息就快到了。我将会按暂停键花一天时间来退省。
 
明天我会带8个参与者到蓝山Blue Mountains 来享受这经验。是时候照顾心灵，让思维开放，同时滋养身体 － 纳入轻易运动。
 
我常惊讶来一点小休息就感到身心恢复了。我享受多类活动，坐着不动和刻意放缓表面上看是极端厌恶的事情。但相反地静坐是需要的。给我一块具自然风景的平坦大石让我沐浴在阳光下，或一个火炉旁的座位来作浅度深思就像接近天堂了。添了食物和伙伴我一定到会的。
 
有些悉尼居民过着忙碌的生活。甚至读者中有不能花整天作退省的。虽然如此，离开经常的刺激来回顾生活是重要的。因此，, Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy 献给大家多元的思考活动。每星期有星期四上午11时30分至12时15分的冥想。星期日下午的‘步行中惊叹自然的美妙Walk and Wonder'是深入思考性的，连接自然和参与者的活动。思考性的心灵交往，供给足够的空间让不同信仰者和平地相处和分享。