Dara Prothro

There are two things I can't do without in this life, Mindfulness and animal companions. That is how precious the practices are to me, and also how effective I’ve found them to be in helping me deal with anxiety and depression.A side effect that was equally valuable was that my connection to myself, and the world around me, animals, and nature grew incredibly strong. This increase in connection has had far reaching effects in every part of my life. Perhaps that will be true for you as well.I know the practice works because I actively practice, every day. Sometimes formally, sometimes not, but as much as is necessary, because for me, it really works.If you also have challenges around anxiety and stress, if you struggle with connection, self-love and compassion, co-dependency, depression, addiction to screens or substances, Silent Retreat is for you.Some of those were challenges I carried with me when I arrived at the doorway. The strategies we encourage on silent retreat at Zoetic helped me to step through the door into a life where joy and true presence are available.Mindfulness meditation has taught me that when I am very still, the moments nature is to continually engage me to experience physically the energy of my original nature. You don’t have to do anything too special, just paying attention to the moment, on purpose, non judgmentally.I was able to make significant improvements in my own health and well-being through a serious and kind commitment to a mindfulness practice. Sharing the best of what I have learned over the last 20 years with others who may need to pause themselves is one of the reasons Zoetic exists.If those are not familiar struggles, but changing your habit patterns and making better choices based on your values and beliefs is of interest to you, then also please reach out and reserve your space.-Dara