May 25-27, 2007
Grief comes in many forms. It comes when we lose a relationship, a marriage, a job, our sense of security, our home, or our self-image. And many of us are grieving deeply over events in our nation and our world.
From the time we were children, our culture has taught us to look outside ourselves for fulfillment, security, and satisfaction. As a result, many of us spend our lives dissatisfied, or sleepwalking, wondering what it’s all about. When will we find real joy, real fulfillment, and real love? Sometimes as the result of a crisis in our life we experience a time of tuning inward, a time to search for that which is unchanging, never lost, and ultimately fulfilling.
This inspirational and uplifting workshop will include lecture, meditation, group sharing, and exercises drawn from the world’s great spiritual traditions. John will share tools to find the Truth that lies at the core of our beings -- the secret to living with harmony and peace every day. Learn practical tools to find calmness and balance and to continue the work after the retreat. We will return home feeling renewed and refreshed, with a new sense of connection to loved ones who have died.
We will know that it is possible to restore real gratitude and love to our lives. This workshop is a deeply transformational experience, especially for those working with loss, divorce, unwelcome change, illness, or the death of a loved one. It is also useful for those who work as caregivers, either professionally, voluntarily, or within family settings.
John E. Welshons (Ramananda), is a gifted counselor and beloved teacher of meditation who for more than 30 years has been helping people with dramatic life change and loss. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Awakening from Grief: Finding the Way Back to Joy, and the forthcoming book, When Prayers Aren’t Answered. He trained with Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and worked closely with Ram Dass and Stephen Levine, is the president of Open Heart Seminars, and lectures extensively. He has traveled extensively in India and has 38 years of experience in daily meditation practice.
“John is a man who walks his talk, who lives his passion. I am honored to be able to assist him in his work” -- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
“John Welshons is incredible! He is a wonderful teacher!” -- Ram Dass
“John is a major mover in the forces of light. He has aided many, many people with great care. There is no one we would trust more than John. We just LOVE him!” -- Stephen & Ondrea Levine