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Trance for Creativity

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Loren Rhoads

I was at a sleepover in elementary school when one of my friends suggested we do “light as a feather, stiff as a board.” One of us would sit in a big heavy dining room chair while the hostess stood … Continue reading →

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On Retreat in my Dreams

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Loren Rhoads

I dreamed this morning that I was at Gilchrist, the retreat center I’ve written about before.  I was hiking through the mists as the sun started to break through.  Dewdrops sparkled on my shoes.  I remembered seeing the deer on … Continue reading →

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Retreating/Revising

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Loren Rhoads

Last week, I was lucky enough to take a few days out from my life to go back to the Gilchrist Retreat Center.  I went with my friend Mart again, for two half days and one glorious rainy day that … Continue reading →

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On Retreat, part two

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Loren Rhoads

The retreat center was as beautiful as Mart promised.  It’s called GilChrist, but welcomes all faiths.  Our room had a meditation mat and cushion and an altar with a hawk feather, a turkey feather, and a candle.  I felt amazingly … Continue reading →

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On Retreat, part one

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Loren Rhoads

I’ve had the fantasy of running away for a long time.  In reality, my life is damn near perfect, but I love the idea of going away to write: no emails, no housework, no dishes, no litter boxes, no play … Continue reading →

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