Fall Meditation Retreat

Host: Rae Miller, Albuquerque, NM

It is not an easy task writing about an experience like a meditation retreat. There are so many different levels of experience. So here goes . . .

We had folks attending this retreat from several states, California, Massachusetts, New Mexico and North Dakota. We spent 3 days nestled in a wonderful part of the South valley in Albuquerque. The weather was beautiful, the leaves were still green on the trees and all was in perfect order for a retreat.

Justin not only led us through meditation but went deeper into the explanation and philosophy of meditation. He shared many stories and experiences with us, even a few I had never heard. It continues to be a delight to hear and experience Justin’s method of teaching.

On a personal note, it was an experience of reaching into a very calm soft place deep within serenity. Through Justin’s explanations I had several realizations that helped clarify what I was experiencing. I have gained in every meditation retreat that I have attended with Justin and with this retreat I went much deeper in my experience and came away with a great deal of clarity.

It was also a joy being with so many wonderful and loving people. I am grateful to have been able to participate in this retreat and to have had the opportunity to coordinate it. A special thanks to the Sisters of the Dominican Retreat Center. They made us all feel welcome, they are so warm and filled with love. This retreat was a beautiful way to begin the fall season!