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I Won’t Pretend to Know Her

She knew me
She asked questions
Through their exploration
Taught me about myself
What do I know?
What is my purpose?
Why do I keep myself separate?

I won’t pretend to know her
She could really see me
Taught me how to see myself
In her reflection
In my own
Maybe this (she and the ashram) is why
I can be fully authentic now
I was not when we first met
Hiding, so much hiding

A singer without a voice
Until she asked me
“Do you know how to sing?”
Followed by a trinity of days
Writing, reading, listening and singing
Singing after almost a year of being mute
“I DO know how to sing!”
Awe and overflowing joy
Decades of training and practise and money
Ended in silence
Swami Radhananda’s question
Lead to Freedom, joy and connection

Maybe I did know her.
Gratitude

Arlene Elliott (nee Roche)

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Cancellation Policy

To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking. If you cancel prior to 14 days before the start date of your program, the deposit is non-refundable but may be transferred to another stay at the Ashram booked within a year of the original registration. Deposits for stays cancelled within 14 days of the start date will not be refunded and cannot be transferred to another stay. If you depart early during a program, full tuition and room charges still apply. Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests.

Cancellation Policy

To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking.

  • The $300 deposit is non-refundable, but if you cancel with at least two weeks’ notice, your payment may be transferred to another stay at the Ashram. 
  • If the cancellation is made less than 14 days before the start of the course, the deposit is not transferable. 
  • Deposits transferred following a cancellation are converted into a booking credit. This credit must be applied to a retreat scheduled within twelve (12) months of the cancellation date. 
  • If the credit is not used within this period, it will expire and be forfeited. Expired credits have no cash value and will not be refunded or extended.

Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests.