Deb Ondo is the Communications and Engagement Manager at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Previously, she served as Program and Marketing Manager at Genesis. Her career spans media and nonprofits in Massachusetts and New York, and has earned her five prestigious broadcast Emmy awards for excellence in television. A lifelong artist, with a deep passion for nature, Deb is especially drawn to the Universe Story and ecospirituality. Her paintings explore humanity’s interconnectedness with the natural world, reflecting the belief that all beings are part of a living, interconnected whole. Her paintings can be found at https://www.debondowildart.com/
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"What comes next?"
It’s a question that follows every creative act. Painters, writers, performers—anyone engaged in creative work knows the tension of figuring out the next step.
But what if nothing needs to be figured out, only noticed?
In this one-hour session, we’ll explore creativity not as something we force or solve, but as something we enter into relationship with. Drawing from the rhythms of the natural world, we’ll consider how ideas emerge through cycles, attention, and subtle shifts in awareness.
Through guided reflection and simple practices, participants will learn to recognize what is asking for their attention and how that awareness can lead to the next step.
Less striving, and more noticing. Less urgency, and more attunement.
Customer Reviews
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Grateful
Betty didn’t disappoint. She was witty, full of energy, her words were inspirational and the exercises were transformative.
The food was wonderful. Thank you for providing gluten and dairy free meals.
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Embracing Change: A Weekend-Retreat for Women in Recovery
Embracing Change: A Weekend-Retreat for Women in Recovery at Genesis Spiritual Center: Just home from a wonderful weekend with a fabulous retreat leader and 30 beautiful loving women. The retreat center is clean, quiet, and comfortable - a peaceful oasis. Everyone who works at the center was kind and helpful. The *food* is delicious. All in all, this was an absolutely wonderful place to step back from the business of life, to rest, renew and learn.
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Amazing staff and food
Wonderful place for a retreat. The staff are top notch.
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Very peaceful
I’ve been on many retreats this one at the Genesis center by far was one of the best ones I’ve been on. They had everything you could need and the food was outstanding. I will definitely come back here again.
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6 day directed retreat
I have been going to Genesis since 1980. As usual, my experience was wonderful. Sr. Nancy is extremely wise and caring. I love being with her. It's also great to have liturgy twice during the week. The house is very comfortable, warm when it needs to be and very cool when necessary. The schedule and the food is great. I have no complaints. Please God I will return next summer.
Sr.Christine Lavoie