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Unplug yourself

24/3/2011

 
It seems trite to write about vacations in sunny Portugal with the tragic current events in Japan and North Africa – and the news that there are still over 800 000 people homeless in Haiti.   Anger at the politicians and frustration at not being able to help was crippling my ability to work effectively.   Then the music of one of my favorite Cd’s: Playing for Change www.playingforchange.com  rattled me back on track in the direction of  positive thinking and mindfulness.  (Mindfulness, a Buddhist mode of practising awareness, but a great tool for anyone,  brings the present into perspective, conjures awareness of the moment .  While munching on that delicious apple  take a  few moments to tune out  everything else and just enjoy the wonderful taste sensation.   Practicing mindfulness coupled with kindness is a great way to be conscious of  others plight  www.mindfulness.com ).    Donating to real charities such as www.doctorswithoutborder.org and www.savethechildren.org  is our “helping”.   And keeping our retreats, green walking vacations and eco-guesthouse going provides us with the income to keep giving a portion of our profit to these charities.  (I also support www.stopnuclearpower.co.uk)

Unplug yourself, relax, recharge, rejuvenate by choosing a vacation destination that is kind to you and the environment.  The number of choices to for green relaxation coupled with adventure, hands-on endeavors and expanding horizons are many.  Check out  www.theretreatcompany.com.

 Or Unplug at Colina Flora eco~guesthouse which  offers several retreat vacations.  It is the perfect destination for low carbon footprint walking/hiking vacations.  We offer on going 7 day hiking vacation packages with guided or self-guided daily tours, airport/train-station/beach shuttle service, great organic vegetarian meals (fish dinner option), morning yoga sessions, and the perfect location in the heart of the beautiful Sintra Natural park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  We have set up a summer kitchen for those hankering to self-cater.   www.colinaflora.com for more information

Our next Creative Fulfillment Retreat is scheduled for Sunday June 5th to Sunday June 12th, 2011.  Participation is limited to 6.  These retreats are a wonderful opportunity to recharge, recover, rediscover your creativity and positivity.  The retreat holistic approach endeavors to give participants the benefits of a multifaceted experience which pampers mind, body and soul and the hands-on workshops are lots of fun too.  The fresh country air, peaceful rural location and great organic vegetarian meals (fish dinner option)  coupled with the opportunity to chill-out on the beach/chemical free pool, go sightseeing, take walks, explore Sintra, Cascais and/or Lisbon provides a really diverse vacation experience.  Shuttle service is included.  Go to www.colinaflora.com  for more information. 

Example of a felted vessel which are made during the Creative Fulfillment Retreat.

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