Wisdom Rhythms and Relationships

2025 A Wisdom School on Wisdom Rhythms and Relationships

With Heather Ruce

October 5 - 9, 2025
Sorrento Centre
In any moment, regardless of how significant or insignificant it may seem, we can offer ourselves as instruments, vessels, means by which worlds beyond can enter into this world, which has often been termed by several traditions ‘mixtus orbis.’ Wisdom teacher Cynthia Bourgeault often reminds us that this world’s dense conditions are not a mistake but a place where the rough material of our lives can be mixed with spiritual substances and nutrients from beyond and in so doing, something essential is created. There is much to glean from the Wisdom lineages in every tradition, including Christianity, about waking up to a different reality and orienting our lives to something more than our everyday circumstances. In the case of the Christian Wisdom lineage, we can place our gaze towards the world beyond—kingdom of heaven, the imaginal realm—which is always in our midst when we have eyes to see and ears to hear. When we can attune ourselves to this dimension, we can begin to draw from an endless wellspring and be of service to God in our day to day lives and relationships. Drawing on the work of Cynthia Bourgeault, G.I. Gurdjieff, and others, this Wisdom School will focus on listening for the Wisdom rhythms that deepen presence in our three centres - intellectual, emotional, body - in order that we can perceive and act in accordance with the higher laws of the kingdom of heaven in cosmic servanthood and in particular in conscious relationships.

2025 Wisdom Rhythms and Relationships - Oct. 5-9 Lunch and Dinner

October 5 - 9, 2025

Lunch: 12:30-1:30 pm Menu alternates daily with Soup & Sandwich, Burger Bar, Appy Day, Fish & Chips, Taco Beef Dip, Beef Stew all served with a garden salad, whole fruit or fruit salad, dessert, coffee and tea. Dinner: 5:30-6:30 pm Menu alternates daily with Smoked Ham, BBQ Pork Back Ribs, Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Herb Roasted […]

2025 Wisdom Rhythms and Relationships - Oct. 5-9 Dinner Only

October 5 - 9, 2025

Dinner: 5:30-6:30 pm Menu alternates daily with Smoked Ham, BBQ Pork Back Ribs, Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Herb Roasted Chicken Pieces all served with a hot vegetable, a specialty salad, dessert, coffee or tea.

2025 Wisdom Rhythms and Relationships Lunch Only

October 5 - 9, 2025

Lunch: 12:30-1:30 PM – Includes a main dish (such as soup & sandwich, chili, pot pie, samosa, mac & cheese etc.) served with a garden salad, whole fruit or fruit salad, dessert, coffee and tea.  

2025 Wisdom Rhythms and Relationships - Oct. 5-9 No Meals

October 5 - 9, 2025

2025 A Wisdom School on Wisdom Rhythms and Relationships Tuition

October 6 - 9, 2025
Sorrento Centre
Join us in person at the Sorrento Centre. There will be an invitation to a ‘Wisdom way of knowing’ through a daily rhythm with periods of silence, centering prayer, teaching, conscious conversation, Gurdjieff Exercises and Movements, chanting, mindful work, lectio divina, and contemplative reflective time.

2025 A Wisdom School on Wisdom Rhythms and Relationships Online

October 6 - 9, 2025
Sorrento Centre

Join us online at the Sorrento Centre. There will be an invitation to a ‘Wisdom way of knowing’ through a daily rhythm with periods of silence, centering prayer, teaching, conscious conversation, Gurdjieff Exercises and Movements, chanting, mindful work, lectio divina, and contemplative reflective time.