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Stackpole Centre, Pembroke, Wales.
Rising 05.10 at into the men’s communal shower.
Morning sitting at 06.30.
Breakfast at 07.30 and conversation with George B.
Personal meeting with Elan.
Meeting at the front of the building 10.45. The group set off to practical work in the woods at 11.00. Online 11.00 here at the Centre for the first time, catching up with important family arisings.
22.07 Bredonborough.
Personal Meeting with Anne H. at 11.45.
Down to the excavation of the demolished country house for lunch with the JGB group and National Trust volunteers.
After-lunch discussion with Ben B. Then to the site in the woods where the group was clearing the pet cemetery; and rain began. A sloping-off with definition, clarity and certainty to the house for 15.30 tea; and the second meeting of Group C: considering The Next Step.
A varied selection of comments; some very based in conventions and nomenclature; some seek new forms of expression; and all have their validity when authentic and present, noting the variety of ways-forward are mainly determined by the time, place and persons undertaking them. Some see their next step, and are active in pursuing it. Some are supportive of the next-steps of others. For those who do not fit into either these two strategy-modes, perhaps a good way-forward is to do nothing – as much as they can!
Two comments:
1. Never be afraid of letting go of a good thing. A good thing will not go away. But, a sense of time is assumed.
2. The Sixth Basic Course of the IACE is underway.
An introduction to the Zikr at 17.00 followed by ablutions, with a formal Zike at 17.45 directed towards the sick and those who are dying.
Leaving immediately afterwards, to address other responsibilities, c. 18.40…
II...
Arriving home c. 21.40.
Much information arising from this short visit to Stackpole, and not possible to report it all quickly. Overview: this is a time of transition.
On this day in 1910, my Father was born.
Stackpole Centre, Pembroke, Wales.
Rising 05.10 at into the men’s communal shower.
Morning sitting at 06.30.
Breakfast at 07.30 and conversation with George B.
Personal meeting with Elan.
Meeting at the front of the building 10.45. The group set off to practical work in the woods at 11.00. Online 11.00 here at the Centre for the first time, catching up with important family arisings.
22.07 Bredonborough.
Personal Meeting with Anne H. at 11.45.
Down to the excavation of the demolished country house for lunch with the JGB group and National Trust volunteers.
After-lunch discussion with Ben B. Then to the site in the woods where the group was clearing the pet cemetery; and rain began. A sloping-off with definition, clarity and certainty to the house for 15.30 tea; and the second meeting of Group C: considering The Next Step.
A varied selection of comments; some very based in conventions and nomenclature; some seek new forms of expression; and all have their validity when authentic and present, noting the variety of ways-forward are mainly determined by the time, place and persons undertaking them. Some see their next step, and are active in pursuing it. Some are supportive of the next-steps of others. For those who do not fit into either these two strategy-modes, perhaps a good way-forward is to do nothing – as much as they can!
Two comments:
1. Never be afraid of letting go of a good thing. A good thing will not go away. But, a sense of time is assumed.
2. The Sixth Basic Course of the IACE is underway.
An introduction to the Zikr at 17.00 followed by ablutions, with a formal Zike at 17.45 directed towards the sick and those who are dying.
Leaving immediately afterwards, to address other responsibilities, c. 18.40…
II...
Arriving home c. 21.40.
Much information arising from this short visit to Stackpole, and not possible to report it all quickly. Overview: this is a time of transition.
On this day in 1910, my Father was born.
