Mindfulness & Self-Care Retreat, Drumalis, Larne, Sept 2016

"Wonderful, calming, steadying space, time, self-care, lovely group, lots of variety and a chance to come home."

Pauline

"I like the body sense as you don't normally tune-in to your body parts. It has increased my awareness with 'me'. I loved the storytelling, I think because I loved being read to as a child (perhaps this brought out my inner child)."

Edith

"[I] liked the different mantras – finding one that suits. Loved the visualisation meditations, the loved uncomplicated person and the wise person/being with gift. [I] liked being encouraged to experience outside.. [as the] grounds [were] beautiful."

Megan

"I enjoyed the guided meditations as it helped me switch off and has inspired me to get back to this practice."

Claire

"I liked the mindful walking and sunrise meditation – I loved the lying down meditation opportunities as it helped me to relax completely and focus on the forest... I've had a wonderful time. I'm looking forward to exploring this way of being / life when I leave!"

Melissa

"[I] really appreciated the whole experience, which was very calming and meditative. [I liked] the opportunity to practice mindfulness, the readings, the calm, the mobile silence."

Eric

"[I] enjoyed the experience, helped to relax and teach me to love and be kind to myself, so I can do this for others."

Tracey

"Loved the programme. Wonderful nurturing and support. Thank you Bridgeen."

Julie

"It has come at a really opportune time in my life, loving kindness was great. The place was amazing and very uplifting. The stick exercise really appealed, and the loving compassion meditation. A great couple of days and I learned so much. Will put in the effort to practice."

Terri

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Corrymeela Retreat for students from Macaulay Honours College, The City University of New YorkNew York! July 2016

Bridgeen I just wanted to say how truly grateful I am to you for your presence, your caring, and the way you looked after our group. Our time at Corymeela was magic. You were precisely what we needed. Thank you thank you.

MikeLamb, Ph.D.

Thomas R Slaughter Scholar-in-Residence

Associate Director

Immersive and Personalized Education

Macaulay Honors College

The City University of New York

35 West 67th Street

New York, New York 10023

"Volunteers were always accessible and super friendly. [I liked] the stick meditation, the beach meditation, body scans and stories paired with the meditations."

"Thank you for the lovely time!"

Michelle

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