Occasionally, guests at the Edge touch base with us directly to let us know how their experience was, and we love to hear from them – especially when it’s a new retreat! Here are some words from recent guests we’d like to share: On Botanical Bounty – from Joyce ” I just loved the Botanical […]
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by Martha Lucier, WOCC/Edge co-founder and circle member One morning recently, I was awakened very early in the morning by the sound of a loud rhythmic drum call. The intense sound jolted me out of bed like an alarm as I wondered who was playing the drum so early in the morning. I went into
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Summer is here and we can feel the energy of excitement of people feeling ready to adventure once again! We have already enjoyed such a fulfilling start to the season and are beyond excited to continue experiencing that energy in the busy months ahead. It is sure to be one of the most amazing seasons
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Have you ever just gone for a walk in the woods, with no agenda or destination in mind? If not, now might be the time to give it a try. The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented health, social, and economic crisis, which has had a direct and significant impact on mental health around the world.
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What might it be like for all of us to be willing to pull apart some of the layers of experience in our heart? And what might it be like to let love put it back together again?
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The snow has melted away, and the sun is shining. On back-to-back weekends, I enjoyed my last skate of the season – and in the warmth of the sunlight coming through my windows, I packed up my winter coat, boots, and other gear, and I brought out my bicycle and baseball caps. Spring has arrived,
As the world around us is in flux and our lives are feeling disrupted we’d like to offer support in one thing that is within our control; our habits. This past year maintaining health and wellness has collectively been put to the test. It has been a challenge to find motivation for movement, to access
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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Chinese Proverb Sleep.Presence.Activity.CreativityEating. These are the core needs identified by behavioural scientist, Dr. Vic Strecher, whose work and writing focuses wholeheartedly on how finding your purpose in life leads to better health and overall happiness. Big dreams and and long-term goals are wonderful.
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Guest Post by Allie Chisholm-Smith, Retreat Facilitator I am a person that prefers to be in the background, quietly suggesting that you might be magnificent and worthy of love…. I don’t want to be the focus, I don’t look for you to see me, but for you to see you. The magic for me is
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Have you been hearing the subtle steady noise of the whispers within, preparing you to evolve? The past year has felt for many like being held in a cocoon. We sought a sanctuary from the changing and uncertain environment around us. At the same time, we longed for the freedom to spread our wings and
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