When the student is ready

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. This quote sits gently in my mind. 

The question I had was “How do I live now” and the answer came through a Cancer Healing Retreat, that was facilitated by a Canadian Oncologist Radiologist Dr Rob Rutledge, with the support of a Canadian Chaplain David Maginley, who himself has a rare form of cancer. 

I was the first to arrive at the venue and I met Rob and David as well as the doctor who had been the organiser of the retreat. When the other participants arrived, including doctors and other health professionals from Auckland Hospital, we introduced ourselves and shared details of our journey. 

Once we discussed our challenges, and got to know each other a bit better, we felt ready to begin the two day retreat, which started the next morning. 

Day 1

Sitting in a circle, which Rob called the Healing Circle, the day began with empowering the body. 

Setting a clear intention to heal is like sending a strong command to the body. To do this we must first enter a peaceful and receptive state of mind...........

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Written for d'connect by

Shona Hurndell

(Mindfulness Coach, Tapping-Emotional Freedom Technique facilitator, Reiki Master, Psych K Facilitator, Eden Healing Energy Work)