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Retreat in Place XVII - Silence + Acceptance


Aim: To practice silence and reports together.

What: We will be sharing moments from our lives following Frank Sheldon’s Reports format from his book Becoming a Witness to Your Own Experience, and read from the Keynote “Silence and Acceptance."

Who: Those looking to establish and/or deepen a practice of silence, including musicians, artists, professionals, laborers, home-makers. Families are encouraged to participate together.

Participants commit to:

  1. Attend five Zoom meetings.

  2. Perform exercises as able.

  3. Keep silence as you are able for twenty four hours between Zoom meetings.

Strong suggestions:

Complete abstention from email, news, and social media.

Friday, September 8th (all times Eastern)

  • 17:30 Introductory meeting.

  • 21:00 One round of Reports.

Saturday, September 9th

  • 9:00 Silent sitting.

  • 12:00 One round of Reports.

  • 16:30 Final round of Reports.

  • About 17:30 Completion.

To apply: email apply[at]creatingmusictogether[dot]org, tell us who you are and why you wish to join.

Where means allow, donations gladly accepted (no obligation) here.