This writer/illustrator team came to the Ashram to create a series of children’s books based on their years of counseling children and families. Their children stories also encourage adults to be loving, caring and attentive. Cathy describes their experience.
Shelley and I have been collaborating for the last few years and we have known each other for over twenty years. Living 1900 kms apart makes the choice of our meeting place very important. We’ve tried hotels but this time we knew we wanted a quiet, sequestered place. The Ashram was everything we wanted and more.Shelley and I spent two weeks working together at the Ashram and then I continued on for an additional four weeks. As a writer, I experienced great respect for the artistic process from everyone at the Ashram. The Ashram itself is so deeply congruent with the internal process that Shelley and I never had to explain ourselves. There is a reverence for life here that is so evident.
Ideas for stories came from many sources – from a simple walk on the beach to karma yoga in the garden’s playful bean tipi. My recorder was always ready to capture ideas and insights.
The Ashram held us in a space rich in caring, love and understanding. Thank you. We will be back!
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