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Why stories from the Warrior Heart?

Well this arises from the questions that we have found ourselves asking, questions such as 'What does it feel like to be a man? What are the qualities that we feel we have, or should have, as an adult male?'

And part of the answer, it seems, is that we have a combination of qualities, perhaps quite different and contradictory qualities, some of which feel more like Warrior qualities, and some of which are more to do with the tenderness and vulnerability of the open heart.

Why does this matter?

If we are unsure of who we are and what we might be, we can only ever be partial men, living in a twilight zone of immaturity and uncertainty, with much of our vital energy split off and hidden because we are unsure of what to do with it, and whether it is ok at all.

Life is a spiritual journey of integration and transformation; from the developmental perspective we grow and change and develop greater powers of clarity and kindness; from the immanent perspective we learn to reconnect with the eternal truth of our transcendental nature, already imbued with the knowledge and wisdom of the Buddhas.

Either way, that which we are unconscious of, will control us; and many of us have unfinished business from the past which affects our ability to fully embrace the spiritual journey in all its heights and depths.

Using stories from myth and legend, and telling out our stories, we will contact the archetypal perspective in all our lives, and find ways of freeing ourselves from forces and fictions which restrict us, opening up to the tenderness and power of our own hearts.

And we will find time to celebrate ourselves and each other and rejoice in each others company, so bring your favourite poems and songs, and your dancing wellies…

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Please note this year there will be a £10 charge to bring a car on retreat, which will go towards our permaculture and tree planting project. If you are travelling to this retreat by car and can offer someone a lift please offer your lift on the FreeWheelers site.