For my birthday, a friend sent me a lovely greeting. I am not sure if it was his original, as he is a wonderful poet, or if he was quoting from another, but it is beautiful and speaks to me of what the spiritual life is about.

"It has been said that the purpose of life is to discover your gift(s)
while the meaning of life is to give your gift(s) away.

As you move through the coming year
may you find the courage to keep dancing through
the many blurred possibilities
towards the focused gift you were entrusted with
allowing it to spill over
as a healing balm of connection
with those you encounter on the path we call life."

I think of "...the many blurred possibilities...!" The older I get, the more I realize that many, if not most, of life’s possibilities are blurred. How to weigh the pros and cons; the good and less good; how to make decisions in that place? Carefully! Taking time, stepping back and reviewing the possibilities from a distance seems the most reasonable way. It also helps to take a trusted friend(s) into the decision-making. Oh, the immensity of the possibilities!

If you have ‘blurred possibilities’ stirring in your path and need a place to free your mind and heart, I invite you to come to The Centre. We are located in the heart of the city, an oasis of peace where you may discover your center and what lies there. In the quiet of the beautifully landscaped grounds and the tranquillity of the historic building, decision-making becomes clearer and more possible.

As you browse through our website, we trust that you will find something of interest to you. Our programs have been designed to fit day, evening and weekend schedules, as well as longer 6-day retreats. Or you may simply wish to come in to speak with a spiritual director and help clarify your spiritual journey. If you are unsure of how to proceed or if you would like to propose your own retreat, we will be happy to help you make your personal arrangements.

We also welcome your group to use our facilities for a staff day, workshop or conference. We look forward to welcoming you and making you feel at home.

Mary Robertson, Director