NOMC 2012 Spring RETREAT
RETREAT THEME: Discerning Your Fate, Awakening to Your
Destiny
“Fate comes from fata, an
old Latin word with root meanings that include a ‘sentence of the gods’ and ‘to
be spoken of by the divine.’ There was an old sense that the human soul was
touched by the divine and that the gods were interested enough to have
something to say about each of us. . . . Fate can [also] mean ‘it has been written, . . . .’” Michael Meade in Fate and Destiny—The Two Agreements of the
Soul.
Some people seem to subscribe to
this “old sense” of Fate. You might hear them say things like “Qué será será, whatever will be, will be.” or “If it is meant to
be, it will be.” or “If it’s God’s will . . . .” But there is also an opposite
view: “I am free to choose my future;
it’s not preordained.” And there is the claim made by many “successful”
individuals that, “We make our own good luck.”
While on retreat from the demands
of daily living and the often controlling voice of our modern culture, we will
invite participants to hear what some of the mythical stories tell us about
Fate and Destiny, and to examine the stories of their own lives to see if they
can discern “the [or an] inner pattern of their soul[s].” Did Fate weave that
pattern into your Soul? Do those patterns mean that there is a pre-determined
outcome for your life? Or is there another way to understand those patterns and
to relate to them?
THE NOMC SPRING RETREAT WILL BE HELD ON
APRIL 20-22, 2012 AT KING’S ARROW RANCH, HILLSDALE, MS
WHAT TO EXPECT
We seek to provide a safe place for men to connect with
themselves, other men and the environment.
Large and small group experiences as well as some time alone are
planned. In our mythopoetic
tradition, storytelling, poetry, drumming and experiential learning can be
expected.
PLEASE INVITE ANOTHER MAN TO COME WITH YOU.
WHEN
Arrive Friday, April 20th.
On-site registration and bunk assignment will begin at 5 p.m. Please plan to arrive
no later than 6 P.M. Dinner will be available at 6 P.M., and our opening ceremony will begin at 7 PM. You may arrive
as early as you wish on Friday to check out the grounds, hike, meditate,
etc. The retreat will end after lunch on
Sunday.
WHERE
King’s Arrow Ranch, Hillsdale, MS, just east of I-59 North
at exit 35, 75 miles north of New Orleans and 30 miles south of Hattiesburg,
MS. In case of emergency, you can be reached through the King’s Arrow
Range phone # 601-796-3423. You will be asked not to
use or access your cell phone during the Retreat.
PRE-REGISTER VIA E-MAIL
We ask that you
pre-register by April 16th so we can estimate lodging and meals
required. To register, just reply to this email and let us know you will be
there (retreat@mchsi.com). If
you do not have email, call one of the facilitators to register. A confirmation
letter with more details will be sent upon registration. For confidentiality
and privacy, information provided for registration will only be available to
retreat participants.
COST
The cost of the Retreat is $120.00 and that fee covers all meals and lodging. You can pay by
check or cash upon arrival, Friday, April 16th.
SCHOLARSHIPS
If you need financial assistance, please
contact a facilitator.
NOMC PLANNING MEETING
At the conclusion of the retreat on Sunday, a
planning meeting to discuss the next retreat, as well as planning for the
future of NOMC will be held. All interested are encouraged to stay for the
meeting.
QUESTIONS?
For additional information about the retreat, contact a facilitator.
Keith at 504-669-1645, Malcolm at 504-220-3223 or Charles at 214-205-5660