"Let us be silent, that we may hear the whispers of the gods."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Amethyst
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Greetings from the Netherlands! Having missed the last two Sundays in the Circle, I really look forward to being there with you again this week (July 26). But in the meantime, Zet, Mateo and I are still enjoying the last few days of our vacation here in Holland, where we're visiting with my daughter, who is celebrating her 30th birthday, and our grandaughter, who'll soon be turning five. In addition to the joys of seeing my extended Dutch family again, it's been great to let go of the details of daily life in Texas for awhile. To enjoy the deep pleasures of being back in my homeland, seeing old friends, reliving childhood memories and feasting on all those favorite foods unattainable in Texas.
But after we'd been here about a week, I found myself feeling unaccountably empty and dissatisfied. Despite all the fine fun, family and feasting, something was not quite right. Not knowing what else to do, I just gave in to the dull grey cloud floating through my head early one morning, letting it pin me to a chair for a period of prolonged silence. I just sat there. Was it ten minutes or an hour? I truly don' t know. But before too long the cloud had lifted, gifting me with a clear insight into what had been missing: Nothing!
You see, between the strangeness of the time and temperature changes, the social whirl and the swirling emotions involved in being here, I'd gotten so caught up in doing, feeling and absorbing Everything that I had neglected to leave space for No Thing. To allow room for the delicious depth and silence that only a concerted time of stillness can bring. Such a simple thing, and yet it makes such a difference. Of course, I've long known that, but knowing and doing are two very different matters!
Now that I've gone back to taking daily time(s) for surrendering into the Silence and Nothing-ness, I sure am having more fun being here. Those periods of Inner Rest really help keep things in perspective, to take things less personally and enjoy the unique opportunity to be here.
In any case, it's great to be Here. And I truly hope that you are having a wonderful time being There, wherever you are, whatever you're doing, knowing that you, too, are surrounded by Love and Light.
With joy and hopes of seeing you Around the Circle,  
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Sundays
July 26th
"Happily Ever After"
Rudolf shares some new songs, stories and insights into the process of seeing past our illusions.
NEXT SUNDAY
August 2nd
"Peaceful Easy Feeling"
Whether you've taken a vacation this summer, or not, this is a wonderful opportunity to join Rudolf in taking a mini-vacation this morning as we focus on remembering who we truly are and where we really live - a place of ease and abundance! AND JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST SUNDAY SUNDOWN CIRCLE
August 2nd at 6:30 pm
At the Quaker Meetinghouse
7052 N. Vandiver, San Antonio (at the corner of Eisenhauer Rd., approximately 1/2 mile west of Austin Hwy)
The Sundown Circle is an ideal way to end the weekend and prepare for Monday morning, as Rudolf combines the upbeat tone of our Sunday mornings with gentle, acoustic music and periods of extended meditation - all wrapped up in the beautiful, contemplative atmosphere of the Quaker Meeting House.
Sunday Morning Circle meets at 11:00 am
at the Jump Start Theater
located at the Blue Star Arts Complex
Building B
In the heart of King William
(near the corner of Alamo and Probandt) |
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Wednesday Meditation Circle gathers at 7:30 pm at the Quaker Meeting House, 7052 N. Vandiver, San Antonio (at the corner of Eisenhauer Rd. approximately 1/2 mile west of Austin Hwy.) Rudolf typically these weekly sessions with a combination of guided and silent meditations, well-suited to experienced meditators and beginners alike. This week's meditation will be led by Bunny Rush, a dear friend of the Circle for many years. Consider giving yourself the gift of this time, you'll be glad you did! Donations/love offerings are accepted and support the meditation circle's weekly use of the beautiful sacred space.
Sunday Sundown Circle August 2nd at 6:30 pm
Come join us for our first-ever Sunday Sundown Circle at the Quaker Meeting House, 7052 N. Vandiver, San Antonio (at the corner of Eisenhauer Rd. approximately 1/2 mile west of Austin Hwy)! In response to numerous requests, we will be holding a Sunday evening gatherings on the First Sunday of each month (except September, when it will be on the 9th, due to Labor Day). The Sundown Circle is an ideal way to end the weekend and prepare for Monday morning, as Rudolf combines the upbeat tone of our Sunday mornings with gentle, acoustic music and periods of extended meditation - all wrapped up in the beautiful, contemplative atmosphere of the Quaker Meeting House.
August 14-16th
Slumber Falls Camp, New Braunfels
Mark your calendar - we hope you can join us for our Annual Childrens Retreat, this year called, "Come Out and Play, Kids". Flyers are available on Sunday at Celebration Circle and you can register at the Lobby Shop, or contact the office at 210-533-6767 or e-mail us at circle@celebrationcircle.org
One People, Many Paths:
The Sacred Art of Altars
6th Annual Exhibit & Silent Auction
September 1 - September 30, 2009
Bijou Theatre at Crossroads Mall
The 6th annual art exhibit and month-long silent auction features a fascinating variety of unique, small-scale wooden alters designed and fancifully decorated by 55 South Texas artists, working across a wide range of media. The silent auction viewing and bidding is open to the public all month long during the theater's normal business hours, from 11:30am - 9:30pm.
RECEPTION: The silent auction concludes with a closing reception on Wednesday, September 30 from 6:00-7:30PM, featuring light hors d'oeuvres buffet, live music and a special screening of an uplifting film TBA. Tickets for the closing reception are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. |
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