The practice of contemplation can be difficult in these days of 24/7 news and digital distractions.
In the book, ‘Into the Silent Land’, by Martin Laird, the opening line states, “We are built for contemplation”. Laird goes on to explain that the skills necessary for this “subtlest, simplest and most searching of the spiritual arts” are often most elusive.
The retreat will focus on some of the practices outlined in Laird’s book and will incorporate plenty of opportunities to enter into your own silent land and learn more of the art of contemplation.
About the Facilitator:
Clare Shearman BA(Hons), MBA, Grad Dip Spiritual Direction (Siloam), Grad Dip Supervision, Supervisor: Australasian Association of Supervision. Clare is a spiritual director and professional supervisor. She manages a retreat centre in Shoreham on the Mornington Peninsula, Vic, with her husband Artie. She was the Director of Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual and Pastoral Formation from January 2022 to August 2024. Clare has held leadership roles in the corporate world as well as in large and small not-for-profit organisations. Clare considers herself extremely blessed to be working in the service of those who are seeking to nurture their personal spirituality and pastoral skills for the benefit of others.