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In A Path
With Heart Jack Kornfield says, "Those who are awake live in
a state of constant amazement." We must be wide awake because
I can't think of a better word to describe the summer of 2000
at Ring Lake Ranch. It was an amazing |
contingent)
enjoyed their own gathering.
Charles Marsh brought theology alive
in contemporary experiences, and also brought a lovely
family of first-timers to the Ranch. Will and Henry,
his sons, began developing their riding skills with
great interest.
Our first hiking seminar drew an avid
group of hikers who followed Lin Knight wherever
he went. |
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from so many perspectives. |
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Fourteen
members of Hawaii's Morgan |
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White and Elyn Aviva, who |
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family
challenged each other with |
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agreed to lead our |
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hiking stamina and their |
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seminar after our |
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interest
in enjoying all that |
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scheduled leader withdrew, |
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the
Ranch offered. They |
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us to a magical |
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also
delighted the |
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| labyrinth
experience. The |
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participants
with a hula |
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built by |
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demonstration
for |
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participants |
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Sharing.
Ring Lake |
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staff played a role |
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welcomed
back |
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of the |
Marcus
and Marianne |
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seminars and |
Borg for
a very |
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hope will be part of |
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memorable
seminar. |
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Ranch for years to |
Not
only was the time |
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Ted Land, a |
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together
blessed by |
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describes |
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their
wisdom, but also |
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experience in this |
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profoundly
touched by |
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| issue
of the Carillon. |
the
serious injury to Tom |
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of Norwich
came |
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Haller,
one of our guests, |
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as Roberta Bondi charmed |
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who
fell from his horse. We |
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with Julian's
story and |
have
no doubt that it was through |
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Roberta's husband, Richard, |
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the
united prayer of the group that |
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along withRoberta and John Townsend, our hiking leader, offered
a wonderfully rhythmic Sharing session of drumming.
Our first seminar for hospice staff and
volunteers brought a beautiful group of warm and caring folks
together from around the country. David Quigley and I were
privileged to be leaders and spend time with this group.
We were delighted with two more session
of Elder High School boys and their teachers from Cincinnati.
The Ranch certainly comes alive with their energy and delight,
as well as the seriousness of their participation in their
retreat sessions. For many of them this is a first experience
of the "west", horses and mountain hiking.
Barbara Brown Taylor led a lively group
of folks through the book of Job, and on the side found a
group of crones and crones-in-training ready to share experiences.
Those who didn't fit the crone description (the male |
Tom
is doing well and is back to work as a hospital chaplain.
Our hearts were deeply moved also by the decision of Marcus
Borg to dedicate his new book on the bible, which is in press,
to Tom Haller and the Ring Lake Ranch Community, August, 2000.
This will be a remarkable memento of this powerfully grace-filled
time.
Our post-season sessions of Fly Fishing and Theology,
and Elderhostel brought the summer season to a close, as snow
decorated the Ranch. It had been a summer blessed by great
enjoyment, giving and wise seminar leaders, wonderful spirit
and generosity in guests, volunteers, and staff, great concern
for Tom Haller in his injury, deep sadness in the deaths of
three of our horses, and a real sense of community and connection.
We were blessed through it all, and are so grateful for all
the support and love and gifts we share. |
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Joan Guntzelman
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