by Erin Joosse | Aug 5, 2019 | Being, Insight, Inspiration, Mindful Living, Mindfulness, Retreat, Slowing Down
A wise friend recently said to me “there’s a lot of waiting in life. It’s best to get comfortable with it.” It’s true. How many times throughout our day, our week, our year, our life, are we left waiting? Waiting in lines, waiting for... 
by Erin Joosse | Feb 21, 2018 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Retreat, Silence
“Our spirit has an instinct for silence. Every soul innately yearns for stillness, for a space, a garden where we can till, sow, reap, and rest, and by doing so come to a deeper sense of self and our place in the universe. Silence is not an absence but a... 
by Erin Joosse | Oct 19, 2017 | Being, Insight, Kindness, Meditation, Mindfulness, Retreat
A couple of weeks ago, I returned from a 7-day silent meditation retreat. “7 days of silence?!” people ask, stunned at the thought. Honestly, the silence is not the difficult part. For me, an introvert, it’s quite nice to not have to talk, not have to interact or make... 
by Erin Joosse | Jul 11, 2016 | Healing through Yoga, Inspiration, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness, Retreat
I recently returned from a 5-day silent meditation retreat. Before I go any farther, let me assure you that it is not like going on vacation. Yes, there are moments of deep rest. There is a sense that there is nothing to do. On retreat, we are able to step out of the... 