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Dear friend,
As the time of darkness grows deeper, and we are drawn more into ourselves, I write to wish you well for the approaching time of re-birth, renewal and new growth. This update offers you a selection of news, recent writings and forthcoming events. As always, if you have any queries, you are very welcome to email or call (01768 775708) me.
Listening and supervision
The range of counselling, coaching, mentoring and listening services continues to deepen and I am grateful to all those who entrust themselves into this process of healing and growth with me. In this time of uncertainty and challenge for many, clients are looking to explore such issues as stuckness, illness and mortality, unexpressed feelings, loss of direction and life changes. I am now offering professional supervision to other counsellors and therapists working in a range of settings such as social care, health care, personal growth and ministry.
Time for massage?
There's nothing more nourishing at this time of year than to place yourself on the couch and allow your physical body to be deeply relaxed and re-energised though massage. Whether your preference is for a traditional oil massage (with hot stones?), a therapeutic Thai massage, or an invigorating Taoist massage, you are welcome to arrange a session.
 Recent Articles
The sound of desert silence
I recently spend time in the Sinai Desert engaged in deep contemplation. Having been influenced by Sara Maitland's The Book of Silence, I wanted to experience for myself the draw of the desert for so many spiritual seekers, and to deepen my own experience of silence. Amongst the highlights were night-time observations of the heavenly stars, the 'sound' of silence, and the wisdom of the desert. The whole experience added a whole new dimension to my appreciation of silence and stillness
Experiencing the world from Alpha to Omega
This articles explores the three different ‘lenses’ through which we perceive this world. The ordinary lens is one of 'story' in which the mind presents us with a non-stop series of sensations and emotions, fears and desires. The other lenses - the alpha (the beginning) and the omega (the end) give very different perceptions of both the cosmic and the quantum experience of what it is to be human.
Men's Rites of Passage 2012
I shall be part of the holding team for the 2012 Rites being held near Perth on 13-17 May. This is an amazingly powerful experience of initiation for men, that has the potential to take you from lifelong patterns of boyhood thinking into the full embodiment of a wise and assured man. It's suitable for any man aged from 18 to 80+. It's certainly been one of the most significant developmental processes of my life and I would recommend it to other men. Early-bird discounts on the booking fee are available until early January.
inSOUL - one year on
It's now just over a year since I launched this weekly reflective meditation and subscriber numbers have climbed very steadily. Thank you for all the feedback and support. The aim is to keep this reflection short, pithy and relevant - and to distribute it no more than once each week. You can view recent issues and subscribe for free.
 Gay Spirit 2012
Andrew Woodgate and I have plans for a full programme of Gay Spirit workshops and short retreats next year and we will be announcing details shortly. We are also working with other ECC members to facilitate a week-long event at Laurieston Hall in September on Natural Bodies, Natural Beings. Also in the autumn we plan to again contribute to the second LoveSpirit Gathering
Retreats, workshops and courses
In addition to the various events and retreats mentioned above, I am available to facilitate retreats and workshops for groups on the following themes:
- Death and dying
- Contemplative mysticism
- Deepening into silence and stillness
- Finding 'my' spirituality
- Approaches to meditation
- Rites of Passage
- Spirituality, sexuality and identity
- Wilderness retreats and vision quests
If you are part of a group that would welcome the opportunity to spend time exploring one of these themes, please do get in touch.
Peace and blessings to you this Christmas, Tim
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