I hope to gain more insight into the wisdom of Kabbalah and hope to have more opportunities for connection such as that at the retreat. I want more of that. MUCH more
My name is Tracey from Northern Ireland. I grew up here during times of sectarian and political violence, the source of which dates back many centuries. After a terrible escalation of death and destruction in the 1990’s, and after much protesting of the people, an agreement was reached between the various groups, to call an end to the violence. This fragile peace has been shaken by numerous isolated incidents but has generally held good thus far. Despite the relative state of quiet there is still a deep-seated sectarianism in the minds of many people here. They still live in separate areas of our cities and the children attend different schools. There is an atmosphere of distrust. Politicians play on this situation to benefit themselves and their wealthy and influential friends.
When I look at situations around the world I can see that this attitude between people is, by no means limited to us here. I know our species can do so much better and that the only possible answer lies in our relationships with each other and the Creator. I hope to learn how to cultivate such relationships and to spread this attitude to others.
I think the lack of lasting pleasure and fulfillment is the thing which drives people forward through many attempts to achieve it until we realise there is no fulfillment without the creator. Only He provides lasting pleasure.