Searching for the Sage Within: A Contemplative Journey
It is said that as you age you gain more wisdom. A Sage, as we have seen in movies or read in books, is a person (or perhaps a character) who is an exemplary model of interior wisdom, a teacher, and has a connection with the Divine.
As we grow into our adulthood, we begin to experience fundamental shifts that give us pause to question life’s meaning and our purpose. Each decade leads us to a place of less doing and more being. We are drawn to reflect on our self-evolution and appreciate the rhythm of changes in life.
This Friends Day of Prayer is an invitation to take a contemplative journey that will empower us to harness the wisdom of our lives to learn, grow, and deepen our humanity and meaning as we move on in years. The journey will include presentation, small/large group conversation, prayer, and silent reflection. Silence will be recommended during various times of the retreat to provide us the space we need to listen deeply so we can reflect on our inner and spiritual life. Guided by Sharon Scibek.
All are welcome to attend the Friends Day of Prayer retreats, held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is not required to attend every month, so register for one or more sessions as your schedule allows. While the presenters and topics vary, each Friends Day of Prayer typically includes pastries and informal conversation at 9:30am, a morning presentation at 10am, an optional Mass, a delicious lunch, short periods of free time to enjoy the grounds or shop in the bookstore, and an afternoon presentation.
Sharon Scibek is a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation. She brings to her coaching a wide-range of life and professional experience — from church ministry to business — where she was a recognized leader in human resources. Additionally, she served as adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College and McDaniel College. In all aspects of her work, Sharon emphasizes the importance of compassionate respect for the individual and their potential. Sharon founded Gracious-Space, LLC (Gracious-Space.com) to fulfill her passion of guiding others to reach their full potential through her professional/life coaching and transformational conversation services. Her success is built on a simple approach: honest and respectful conversation. The transformational conversations that she guides are opportunities for small groups to share spirit-filled insights through deeper connections. She hosted a podcast titled Gracious Space, where she interviewed people that are making a difference in the world.