Winter Retreat: Where Pain Turns Into a Gift

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Where Pain Turns Into a Gift
Going Deeper in the Stillness Before Christmas — Winter Retreat at De Vlierhof

18 December, 5:00 PM – 20 December, 5:00 PM CET
De Vlierhof, Kleve, Germany — just across the Dutch border, near Nijmegen

In the quiet and reflective period leading up to Christmas, we will take time to turn inward and explore what happens when, instead of moving away from our pain, we move towards it.

In this winter retreat, we will transform pain into life energy through Family Constellations, transformation through dance, and active Osho meditations — and discover more of our true essence.

Often, we want to move away from our pain. Yet when we do, it can continue to manifest itself in many different ways — through physical symptoms, depression, restlessness, loneliness, indecisiveness, feeling frozen or stuck, a sense of meaninglessness, anger, or loss of energy.

What I have experienced is that the way through is actually to move towards the pain.

What if we could experience our pain as a gift? As something that has come to bring us something, something that wants to be seen and unwrapped?

By dancing our pain, feeling it, embracing it with the energy of the heart, and becoming curious about it, we can ask:

Who are you? What do you have to tell me?

And then we may discover that within our pain lies our life force — our creativity, a fountain of life energy that we were born with.

What you may experience

During this retreat, you may discover:

* That others carry similar feelings, longings, shame and needs.

* The joy of being together with fellow travellers who have also come to (re)discover themselves, look their pain in the eyes, and embrace the full range of feelings that life brings.

* The transformation of your pain into something entirely new — something your mind could never have imagined.

* A second birth: a birth into who you truly are, into your essential nature.

This retreat is for you if

🌟 You want to explore healing through awareness and intensity — through dance and Family Constellations — as well as through the accepting energy of your heart.

🌟 You are not looking to fix or improve yourself, but are curious about who you are, your essence and your true nature.

🌟 You feel a willingness and longing to turn inward and meet yourself.

🌟 You want to take responsibility for transforming your own life.

The retreat and my approach:

The combination of Family Constellations, transformation through dance, and active meditations will guide you towards your essence in a way that can be deep and intense, yet also light and uplifting.

I create an open and accessible atmosphere where you can feel free to be completely yourself.

I have many years of experience with Family Constellations, dance, meditation and trauma healing. Until 2012, I worked as a medical doctor, and I am also trained in Somatic Experiencing, a body-oriented approach to trauma healing.

If there are English-speaking participants, I will translate from Dutch into English and vice versa.

The location — De Vlierhof

The retreat takes place at the ecological community De Vlierhof in Kleve, Germany, just across the Dutch border and close to Nijmegen.

The beautiful surroundings will support and hold us throughout the retreat. The group room has wood carvings, a wooden floor, clay walls and beautiful natural light. The bedrooms are warm and cosy, with a choice of a single or twin room.

There is also a welcoming dining room and a comfortable sitting area where you can relax, surrounded by the beautiful nature of De Vlierhof.

Location:

Vlierhof Community
Klever Strasse 115
47533 Kleve, Duitsland, vlakbij Nijmegen

Please use the code 47533 too in Google Maps, as there are three different Klever Strasses located quite far apart from one another.

Video:

In this video: https://youtu.be/Gnlj-CKuLEA?si=XfWcyCief7QpkF6R
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I share more about how the quiet period of reflection before Christmas can support the process of Where Pain Turns Into a Gift. You can also get an impression of the beautiful location.

Practical information:

Dates: 18 December, 5:00 PM – 20 December, 5:00 PM
Location: De Vlierhof, Kleve, Germany
Early-bird discount: available until 15 September

If there are English-speaking participants, everything will be communicated in both Dutch and English.

You can also find the retreat in the events calendar of my website: https://enjoyingmeditation.com.

If you would like to speak with me about the retreat before deciding, you are very welcome to have a free 30-minute conversation with me, either in person at my home in Eindhoven or online via Zoom.

You can reach me at:
info@genietenvanmeditatie.nl

You are very welcome.