Joy, a Full Bud Emerging: Women Veterans Retreat

over and over again

it becomes known

the peace we seek

is seeking us

the joy a full bud

awaiting our attention

justice in our hand

longing to be practiced

the whole world

learning

from within

from “A Complex Movement” by Adrienne Maree Brown

In May, the world is blossoming once again.  In some ways, it is the same, yet it is startlingly new.

Spring moves within us as well: we are always becoming new.  Instead of focusing on what has been, let’s get creative about what can be.  Like the bud, we hold the potential for great beauty, productive growth.

The natural world in springtime will be our guide and inspiration.  This retreat will include poetry, art, song, discussion, personal reflection and time outside (weather permitting.)