I look at this painting every morning. Its serenity, its powerful stillness, reminds me that I am continuously being invited on a journey-what the artist, Zoe Hersey, calls the "pilgrimage into one's self".
Anyone who has ever felt the distance between herself and her true self-and who has looked for a way back-knows that the awe and humility that come from recognizing her place in nature can point the way. No matter how long the journey, when we return to our essence-our self-we are met with compassion, gentleness and love. And from here, hope and healing take flight.
Much of Joyful Heart's programming is nature-based. Whether we take our retreat participants into the water, onto the sand or under the sun, we are taking them out of their familiar surroundings and into themselves.
We have witnessed the reward of the journey time and time again: a courageous, joyful, inner reunion. Welcome, friends, supporters, champions and joyful hearts to Reunion. May you find hope, healing and empowerment within these pages.
You are invited to a glorious encounter-with your potential, your joy, your self. And with letting the earth feel your feet and the wind play with your hair...
xo,
