{"product_id":"breakdown-and-breakthrough-nature-s-way","title":"Breakdown and Breakthrough – Nature’s Way","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat was said to the rose that made it open was said to me here in my chest.’   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Rumi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural world maintains a perfect balance. The constant state of flow of life restores and regenerates. Although we are sometimes prone to forget this we are, of course, part of this natural world. When we forget we often see breakdown as failure and ignore life’s capacity for rebalancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the retreat we will have the opportunity to consider what happens when breakdown is welcomed and breakthrough allowed…Also what happens when ego breaks down allowing our true nature to be revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe day will be a mixture of discussion, contemplation, meditation and silence. There will also be a silent walk through our botanic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-style: inherit;\"\u003eRetreat Registration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: inherit;\"\u003eRegister early as seating is limited to \u003cstrong\u003e15 attendees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seats may be reserved at $50 per attendee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur customer services staff at Plant Delights Nursery\/Juniper Level Botanic Garden will assist you with your registration anytime Monday – Friday – between the hours of  8am and 5pm by calling 919-772-4794.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want to attend but cost is a factor, please be in touch with \u003ca href=\"mailto:anita@nondu.org\" title=\"Click to email Anita\"\u003eAnita\u003c\/a\u003e about a scholarship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bring a healthy gluten-free snack to share.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular coffee, water, hot water for tea, fruit, and assorted nuts will be provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree parking available in the garden\/nursery parking lots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are two short-hair indoor tabby cats at the residence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Martin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin’s approach to non-dual understanding and practice involves teachings and contemplation designed to strip away the illusion of who we imagine ourselves to be, revealing our true nature.  These teachings and the simple ongoing practice of mindful awareness inevitably lead to the realization of the source of our being.  Martin teaches non-dual mindfulness to patients and staff in the NHS and practices and supervises psychotherapy from this perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Martin-Wells_large.png?v=1559579215\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Wells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin is a teaching and supervising transactional analyst who has also been studying and practicing meditation for over 30 years. He works part-time in the NHS in the UK, as a consultant psychotherapist and teaches mindfulness from a non–dual perspective.  He is the founder of TA ~ Spiritual and has led retreats in Scotland, Goa, and Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin has written a soon-to-be released book about non-duality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more about Martin please visit his website: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.non-dualmindfulness.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.non-dualmindfulness.com\u003c\/a\u003e or phone him at 0044 (0)117 9737848\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe clarity of conscious being is never dulled but often obscured by the conditioned mind. There is nothing to be done. Simply to open to the clear flow of the stream with grace and gratitude. ~ Martin Wells\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28394207772759,"sku":"c-martinwells","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/products\/2004_9249_waterfall_through_Melia_Jade_Snowflake_23516.jpg?v=1575932576","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/breakdown-and-breakthrough-nature-s-way","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}