image by Nan Goodship
SoulWork: The Creative Spirit
Sunday, June 20 – Saturday, June 26, 2021
with Murray Groom and Nan Goodship
Naramata Centre, Naramata, BC
“In the beginning, God created…”. So begins the great epic of the universe as described in Hebrew scripture. Creativity is woven into the very nature of God and we, created in God’s image, share that quality. You are invited to join Murray Groom and Nan Goodship in an exploration of our creativity grounded in contemplative spiritual practice and art making, in company with others and in the comfort and quiet of Naramata Centre.
In this safe environment, we will explore what the creative process looks like for each individual. As we explore how to live creatively, we will discern what inhibits us and what inspires us. Through silence and conversation, being and action, we will delve into our individual motivations toward creativity and lay the foundation for more openness toward the creative spirit in each of our lives. It is important to note that while we will be using art as a basic metaphor and medium to experience creativity, we will encourage an understanding of creativity that is active in every area of our lives.
Outcomes:
· to explore and expand our understanding of what creativity is
· to understand what inhibits and motivates us around acting creatively
· to discern what the creative process feels like for each individual
· to experience the way in which attention and awareness are an integral part of the creative process.
Retreat cost of $1,025.00 includes private accommodation in the East Court units which have kitchenettes for self-catering, site use, and all community gatherings. You will receive a welcome letter, a week in advance, with more information to help you prepare for this retreat.
This event is offered through the partnership of Pacific Jubilee and Naramata Centre
Murray Groom
is a spiritual director from the Pacific Jubilee Program. He is a past staff of Pacific Jubilee and current member of the Pacific Jubilee Advisory Council. He is an ordered minister in the United Church of Canada. As a retreat leader, Murray holds a long interest in Celtic spirituality and the spiritual pilgrimage. Read about Murray’s’ spiritual direction practice here. Contact Murray here.
Nan Goodship
is a professional artist, retreat leader, and spiritual director trained in the Pacific Jubilee Program. She considers herself an ecological artist, a lover of community life, and someone who brings a contemplative and playful interest to creative life. Her Masters of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts included research on the creative process and she is excited to share this with others.