Miracles
by Walt Whitman

Why, who makes much of a miracle?
As to me I know of nothing else but miracles,
Whether I walk the streets of Manhattan,
Or dart my sight over the roofs of houses toward the sky,
Or wade with naked feet along the beach just in the edge of the water,
Or stand under trees in the woods,
Or talk by day with any one I love, or sleep in the bed at night with any one I love,
Or sit at table at dinner with the rest,
Or look at strangers opposite me riding in the car,
Or watch honey-bees busy around the hive of a summer forenoon,
Or animals feeding in the fields,
Or birds, or the wonderfulness of insects in the air,
Or the wonderfulness of the sundown, or of stars shining so quiet and bright,
Or the exquisite delicate thin curve of the new moon in spring;
These with the rest, one and all, are to me miracles,
The whole referring, yet each distinct and in its place.

To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle,
Every cubic inch of space is a miracle,
Every square yard of the surface of the earth is spread with the same,
Every foot of the interior swarms with the same.
To me the sea is a continual miracle,
The fishes that swim--the rocks--the motion of the waves--the ships with men in them,
What stranger miracles are there?

SPIRITUALITY AND HEALING

In addition to Reiki classes and treatment, Berkana offers many other opportunities to heal the body and the spirit. We have classes and group activities for those who wish to explore and discuss spiritual matters with others as well as spiritual counselors for those who seek private time.

Healing Circles

TIME: Wednesday at 5 and 6pm, Thursdays at 1 and 2pm
PRACTITIONERS: Angie Norman-Meadows, Ruthann French, and Nancy Depuis
FEE: $10.00 suggested donation

Berkana's Healing Circles provide opportunities for Teamwork Reiki. Several Reiki practitioners volunteer their services to help those seeking comfort from stress and pain. The hour long sessions take place Wednesdays at 5pm and Thursdays at 1pm. Email or call 231-775-3414 to reserve a space.

A Course in Miracles

TIME: 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 10-11:30am
NEXT MEETING: Thurs. Dec. 10, 10-11:30am
FACILITATOR: Mary Dillon
FEE: $3.00

Meets the Second and Fourth Thursday of each month 10-11:30am. A Course In Miracles is a self-study program of spiritual psychotherapy contained in three books. It is not a religion, rather a psychological mind-training based on universal spiritual themes. The practical goal of the Course is the attainment of inner peace through the practice of forgiveness. --Marianne Willamson

Each person follow their own pace of study and shares their insights, questions, and comments with each other.  Please contact us to express your interest or just drop by.

Meditation Classes

Meditation is a therapeutic method of learning to relax the body, silence the mind, bring peace to the emotions and enlightenment to the soul. Studies are showing the positive results of meditation to the lowering of blood pressure, releasing stress on various body systems and creating more peace in our dealing with life.

New classes are added based on interest , so please contact us if you would like to join us.

Seekers

TIME: First Thursday of every month
NEXT MEETINGS: May 6, June 3
FACILITATOR: Mary Dillon
FEE: $3.00

Seekers is an introductory exploration of ideas on philosophical worldviews starting with the focal point of mythology. What role do metaphors play in one’s spirituality? Inner life? Male or femaleness? Life choices? Religion?...... Or do they? Please join us!

In February we begin a series of discussions based on the PHS program on THIS EMOTIONAL LIFE. For many years there has been studies on the maladies of life-addictions, phobias, depression, etc, - but there is new research at looking at what makes people “happy”. What a novel idea! Clips from the program and discussion on “happiness” will be the topic for February Seekers.

Spiritual Mentoring

Email or call 231-775-3414 to schedule an appointment
FACILITATOR: Mary Dillon
FEE: Sliding scale

Spiritual Direction is a sharing between two people, or within a small group, who are attending to the movement of God. The spirit seeks balance, growth and an awareness of the meaning and purpose of life.  This is a time to stop and reflect  on one’s own spiritual journey in relation to self, others, and God as it is defined for each individual.

A companion in the journey can be most helpful as questions of faith arise. Mary Dillon is a certified Spiritual Director, therapist, teacher and  owner of Berkana.