So I recently went on a retreat in Whistler, BC facilitated by the Callanish Society.
It was exactly what I was looking for. The facilitators carefully and compassionately created and held a space for expression, growth, sharing, and strengthening.
At Callanish, we vow not to prescribe a right or correct way to navigate through, or heal from the experience of cancer, but more provide an invitation to delve into the territory of the heart and soul, to uncover and recognize a wholeness that actually exists no matter how ill the body is, an integrity that has always, and will always, exist regardless of physical illness or health, in spite of whether we live or die. - Janie Brown
Myself and 7 beautiful women from around the country dove deep into sorrow, loss, and death. It was truly amazing to share with others riding the razor's edge. I'd recommend this type of healing and exploration to anyone. Unfortunately though you have to be part of the "cancer club" first; which I don't recommend at all. This was the 54th retreat that the Callanish Society has created, and just like the participants they continue to grow, learn and build upon the collective experience - carrying our stories along the way.
This type of experience and healing could and ought to be a part of a more wholistic health care system in the future. These retreats are heavily subsidized by kind contributions from caring people. The Callanish Society is a registered charity.
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To those on my (HEALING TEAM) I also recommend checking out some of the Callanish Newsletters to get a better idea of what they are all about that I might not be able to convey with my own words. This experience really resonated with me and I think every community can build a similar capacity to help their own when in need. Perhaps we can discuss this at the upcoming Soul Therapy Celebration on the 19th of December.
