Summer!
The hostas send up sturdy stalks to hold budding lavender flowers. Our two little goldfish nibble on water hyacinth roots and dive across the pump's bubbling water in the pond beside my studio. The dogwood branches are heavy with leaves, the wisteria's wandering vines stretch to capture the cherry tree branches. Our resident turtle strolls across the damp grass from the shade of one bush to another. It's summer! School's out, the pool is open and life is feeling pretty wonderful.
I am finally able to think about June, July and August and have posted new information for the Wildacres' Writing Your Spiritual Journey. This year for the first time I have a reduced rate for those who have attended a WYSJ experience in the past. I hope to see you in August at Wildacres! Bring a friend!
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In this space we explore and celebrate the spiritual journey. "The world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey, a journey of one inch, very arduous and humbling and joyful, by which we arrive at the ground at our feet and learn to be at home." ~ Wendell Berry
REGISTRATION CLOSES September 1, 2019
(Early Bird August 1, 2019)
3 spaces remain!
Writing Your Spiritual Journey, Wildacres Retreat Center September 26 - September 29, 2019
If you are curious about your spiritual path, join us to explore the holiness of the ordinary in our lives. Perhaps you seek continuity between your inner world and the outer world, between your past self and who you are now, or between what you claim to believe and how you live. Perhaps you sense a power beyond you that gives greater meaning to your life. Perhaps your life is shifting in focus and intention. It is with curiosity and an eye to the sacred that we write and share our stories from Thursday night through Sunday morning at beautiful and welcoming Wildacres Retreat Center in Little Switzerland, NC [www.wildacres.org].
Contact Kathleen at krmt1923@gmail.com for more information.
Register now and bring a friend!
Registration information is at bottom of the page.
Contact Kathleen at krmt1923@gmail.com for more information.
Register now and bring a friend!
Registration information is at bottom of the page.
Blog Archive
Testimonials from Wildacres Participants
I loved writing and sharing. Great location, supportive environment, compassionate teaching, good boundaries, excellent food!
Writing our stories and sharing them aloud was very powerful. I think we let go of them a little to make more space for new stories.
Any person of any faith tradition would love this course. I've taken a lot of writing workshops! This was fabulous.
I learned I actually have something to say with the written word. I don't have to be a good writer, just have fun with it!
I loved all of this program: Kathleen's listening and receptiveness, the flexibility to keep writing, taking breaks when we needed them. This was so rich, so in-depth, so many layers!
Writing our stories and sharing them aloud was very powerful. I think we let go of them a little to make more space for new stories.
Any person of any faith tradition would love this course. I've taken a lot of writing workshops! This was fabulous.
I learned I actually have something to say with the written word. I don't have to be a good writer, just have fun with it!
I loved all of this program: Kathleen's listening and receptiveness, the flexibility to keep writing, taking breaks when we needed them. This was so rich, so in-depth, so many layers!
Currently Reading
- Into the Silent Land by Martin Laird
- The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
- Entering the Castle by Caroline Myss
- The Lotus and the Lily
Favorite spiritual memoirs
- Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
- Simply Being by Carol Eckerman
- Girl meets GOD by Lauren Winner
- Refuge by Terry Tempest Williams
- Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott
- When the Heart Waits by Sue Monk Kidd
- Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Favorite books about writing spiritual memoir
- The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr
- The Pen and The Bell: Mindful Writing in a Busy World by Brenda Miller and Holly J. Hughes
- Writing the Sacred Journey by Elizabeth Andrews
- Writing Down Your Soul by Janet Conner
- Writing as a Way of Healing by Louise DeSalvo
- Write Your Heart Out by Rebecca McClanahan
- Unreliable Truth by Maureen Murdock
- The Story of Your Life by Dan Wakefield
- The Art of Time in Memoir by Sven Birkarts
- Storycatcher by Christina Baldwin
- Memoirs of the Soul by Nan Phiffer
- Inventing the Truth: The Art and Craft of Memoir edited by William Zinsser
Spiritual Direction Links
About Me
- Kathleen
- After 20 years in public education and 20 years running my leadership consulting business, I enjoy a new focus on our twin grandchildren, spiritual direction, writing essays and poetry, reading, playing West African music, practicing yoga, and facilitating writing programs and groups, knitting, weaving, watercolors and walks. In 2003 I became deeply interested in spiritual development and completed the spiritual guidance program at Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Bethesda. My interest in spiritual memoir is an outgrowth of this study. I facilitate Writing Your Spiritual Journey at churches and retreat centers and currently share silence and intention with individuals who seek a deeper understanding of the sacred in their lives.
Memberships
- UU Spiritual Directors Network, UU Society for Community Ministries, Spiritual Directors International; Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation's Shalem Society
Registration for Writing Your Spiritual Journey
We'll gather at Wildacres for Thursday dinner and meet for five sessions that include warm-up prompts, individual writing, revising and readings. During the program we'll write three essays and draft a spiritual roadmap. Saturday afternoon is your free time on the mountain. Wildacres provides a scenic, comfortable and inspiring place to write, meet new people and explore your path.
Bring a friend!
Register as soon as possible as space is limited.
Register early to reserve your place in the program.
A $50 deposit (nonrefundable) secures your registration.
Full payment is due September 1, 2019.
* Participant (Double Room) $ 410
(Roommate assigned if no preference given)
* Early Bird or Prior WYSJ class
(Double Room)
(full payment received by August 1, 2019) $ 360
(Roommate assigned if no preference given)
Send this information and check before September 1, 2019 to: Kathleen Moloney-Tarr, 325 Hunter Lane, Charlotte, NC 28211
Name________________________________________
Address______________________________________
Phone and email
Special dietary needs? ____________________________
Amount enclosed _______________________________
Registration fee includes double occupancy lodging for 3 nights, 8 great meals and the program. Questions? Email Kathleen at krmt1923@gmail.com or call 704-661-5409.
Bring a friend!
Register as soon as possible as space is limited.
Register early to reserve your place in the program.
A $50 deposit (nonrefundable) secures your registration.
Full payment is due September 1, 2019.
* Participant (Double Room) $ 410
(Roommate assigned if no preference given)
* Early Bird or Prior WYSJ class
(Double Room)
(full payment received by August 1, 2019) $ 360
(Roommate assigned if no preference given)
Send this information and check before September 1, 2019 to: Kathleen Moloney-Tarr, 325 Hunter Lane, Charlotte, NC 28211
Name________________________________________
Address______________________________________
Phone and email
Special dietary needs? ____________________________
Amount enclosed _______________________________
Registration fee includes double occupancy lodging for 3 nights, 8 great meals and the program. Questions? Email Kathleen at krmt1923@gmail.com or call 704-661-5409.