Redefining Friendship, Closeness and Care

## Redefining Friendship, Closeness and Care

From Hurt and Expectation, to Healing and Love

In this retreat, we will explore how to redefine friendship, closeness, and care—so they arise from the spirit, free from attachment and expectation. What would it feel like to offer love from the heart, not because of what I receive, but because of who I am? When I see myself and others as souls—children of the same Divine Parent—these qualities take on a deeper, purer meaning. With spiritual vision and self-respect, I can connect with others in a way that uplifts rather than binds, and care in a way that is generous, not dependent.
Together, we’ll reflect on how spiritual love makes it possible to serve, support, and remain open without sorrow. Many of us have known friendship that turned to betrayal, closeness that brought pain, or care that felt self-serving—but these experiences do not define what’s possible. When I stop taking, I return to my natural form of giving—and in that, we begin to heal.
This retreat will include classes, interactive sessions, personal time, walks, and a chance for a new perspective on what is important in life.

### Facilitators

Tina Agarwal, Ph.D. has worked as a research scientist in an academic setting and has a Ph.D. in plant science. She has been practicing Raja Yoga Meditation for over 25 years. She currently serves at the Brahma Kumaris Global Harmony House Meditation Center in Great Neck, New York. Sister Tina loves to discover her inner strengths and apply spiritual concepts to practical life, staying in dignity and peace in all she does.
Zvika Zur has been practicing Raja Yoga since 1998 and has an infectious enthusiasm for learning and sharing spiritual concepts. He lives in the Boston area, is the father of adult twins, and always says that the wisdom he learned at the Brahma Kumaris made him so light in being a father. He works in the IT domain as a software engineer.
Susan Pollock began her study of Raja Yoga in 1985 in Boston where she worked for many years in the field of advertising and promotions. Now a resident of Peace Village for 16 years, she can often be found facilitating or assisting in retreats, creating healthy meals in the kitchen, or helping with various aspects of your Peace Village experience.

### Registration

In addition to your meetup RSVP, you need to OFFICIALLY register. Please CLICK HERE to register for this retreat.