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The Tranquillity
Zone is an oasis of calm and serenity for the body, mind and soul,
a place where we can take a few unhurried moments to sit still, reflect
and ponder
on the spiritual side of life.
"Our main purpose
in offering this service is to create a space where we can nourish
and develop our souls - because it's often the soul we forget to feed
in the hustle and
bustle of life. And as we enjoy this spiritual nourishment we are reminded
that a more
fulfilling, complete and meaningful life lies ahead for all of us who
venture along the
spiritual path."
What
happens in the Tranquillity Zone?
Our guests are
taken on a journey on themes such as love, well-being, etc. An opening
verse
is read to help people focus on the Tranquillity experience.
Music, followed by the first set of readings on peace, or happiness,
or whatever the first theme
is, followed by a second piece of music, followed by a second set of
readings, etc. until the end.
There are generally about four themes and we try to Take a little "journey"
together: e.g.
Section 1: Coping with Stress; Section 2: Healing; Section 3: Hope and
Love;
Section 4: Life of the Soul or True Life.
When all is finished
guests are then invited to sign a Visitor's Book, take words of wisdom
(a prayer, "Blessed is the Spot") and take the calendar of events for
forthcoming Tranquillity Zones.
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Programme
A typical programme
consists of quotations and prayers from the Bahá'í holy
writings arranged
around 4 themes (for example: peace, happiness, health and healing,
friendship, spirituality, life
of the soul, true happiness, contentment, work).
We generally choose
about 4 or 5 different quotes per theme to be read slowly and clearly
and then
repeated. The programme lasts about 40 minutes.
The music varies
from Bahá'í choral music, classical music, meditative
Celtic music, Buddhist chant,
Reiki healing music etc., whatever we feel is conducive to meditation
and spirituality.
Our understanding
of the Tranquillity Zone is to help people take their first step along
the spiritual path,
on their spiritual journey. The words of the Holy Writings will nourish,
inspire and transform our hearts
and souls.
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Our
invitation to you
Please come an
discover an oasis of calm and well-being for your body, mind and soul.
The Tranquillity
Zone is held in a candlelit setting, surrounded by fragrant flowers
and drapes. Guests can enjoy a few
unhurried moments to reflect on some inspiring words, with music especially
chosen to uplift the heart and
refresh the spirit.
Close the door
for just a while
And seek the peace within.
Shut out the world and all its noise
And let the silence in.
Close your ears for just a while
Until you only hear
That still small voice that whispers
All is well, for you are here.
"O my friend!
Listen with heart and soul to the songs of the spirit and cherish them
as thine own eyes."
Bahá'u'lláh
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