The Best of Times

Carmen Brocklehurst, Albuquerque NM

It was a most inviting phone call as I heard Justin say, “Sandy wants me to do a five day meditation retreat. What do you think?” My first response was to feel as if the entire universe had just blown through my being. Could it possibly be true that this opportunity was finally going to be open? And by some stroke of great goodness, we were all being invited to join it. Unable to put all this in words I simply and inadequately said, “Sounds great!”

The event: Meditation Retreat, Green Gulch Farm, led by Justin Stone, has now happened, but it is far from being over. 22 beautiful beings came together, and that is the most special thing that I can say about the retreat, we came together. Not trying to be one, but as one. There was no wordy philosophizing, just simple instructions in very meaningful techniques, with appropriate stories that helped the mind to remember. The stories bridged that time which is limitless to what we consider the very real present now. Each day there was movement within the group, gentle time shared, first with one, then with another, never losing the feeling of the love and support between all of us. Each one had come knowing that this would be a special time. What we hoped for in our silent hearts was more than realized, as shown by all the expressions, some verbal, most non-verbal, of gratitude toward each other, and especially towards Justin.

Often we have heard Justin say, “The highest form of love is manifestation,” and so we sat, we read, we slept, we ate, we walked, we talked, we cried, we laughed, and knew that this was indeed a great time.

What wonderful foresight Sandy had in creating the space. Thank you, Sandy, for creating that space and having Justin fill it. Thank you Justin for adding to our bread.

We look forward to many more. Love and Share the Chi.