A Personal Message from the Director |
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Hello from Seabeck.
I just saw a meme that hit home. It suggested the daily temperatures in April looked like a Powerball drawing: 56, 22, 45, 66, 13. I am hoping we start to see better weather as we move into the summer months. The momma goose just had five babies over the weekend, and we saw a very pregnant deer wander by yesterday. I would say summer is close.
We are gearing up for this summer. For the most part it will look like the 100+ summers before. We will return to family-style service in the dining room for summer. Alternate diets will come to the hot food bar for their meals. Salad bars will continue, of course. If a group is small enough, a buffet line may show up, but mostly it will be a return to “normal.” We had 165 people over last weekend. It was great to see the Dining room mostly full again.
Have you ever wondered what other groups do here? Maybe you have never experienced Seabeck in the summer or you want to share Seabeck with your family? We have a couple of summer groups struggling to find guests this year, so this is your chance. We have both religious and non-religious groups with space this year. Contact us at the office and we will hook you up with the right group.
We held the Pines Garden Party last Saturday. About 35 people made up of Seabeck Staff, Board Members, guests, Silverdale Rotarians and local people worked together to install over 2000 plants and cover the area in mulch. It was a great effort, and the Pines looks great. It changed the look from a construction site to a finished building. Thank you to all who participated!!!
We raised a little over $13,000 in the Kitsap Great Give. THANK YOU! Tomorrow and Wednesday (5/3-4) is the GiveBig presented by Washington Gives. It doesn’t have the stretching funds it used to, but it still a convenient way to support your favorite non-profits. Our link is: https://www.wagives.org/organization/seabeck-conference-center
Because the regular golf cart company has had a hard time providing an electric cart for the entire summer, we have decided to purchase a four-seat golf cart that guests groups may rent from us. More details will be coming soon, but I wanted to give you a heads up. This should stop the use of the smelly and loud gas carts every August.
We can’t wait to see you return to campus this year. It’s going be a great time!
Thanks,
Chuck
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These five little ones were just born a couple days ago. They were seen jumping off the bridge into the lagoon as the adults were calling them in.
We all love seeing the babies being come out! This couple only had one little one last year and it sadly didn't make it long. They did a good job this year!
Photos by Jan Viney (one of our favorite Seabeck guests)
Purple Martins in the gourds across the lagoon by the bridge. Arnie and Jan take good care of these birds, bringing out their houses when it's time and taking them down when they leave for the season.
They look like a very happy couple!
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A Gift to Seabeck from Northwest Pilgrims |
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This beautiful Dreamcatcher was left in Pines last weekend by the Northwest Pilgrims group retreat. It will be hanging in Pines next time you are here. Check it out! |
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Pines Planting Party on April 30th |
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Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to help us get all
these plants in the ground.
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Buster wanted to help too! |
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UPDATED COVID-19 Precautions
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Three Generations at a Quilting Retreat |
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At a recent Quilts from the Heart retreat at Seabeck, there were three generations attending. One day the youngest may be the oldest, still making quilts at Seabeck. Traditions are made here! |
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Open Dates in the New Pines |
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If you have a nonprofit group or know someone who does and wants to come to Seabeck for a relaxing retreat, here are some open dates in the new Pines building. You won't be disappointed.
MAY
May 1 - 5 (All Rooms)
May 8 - 9 (All Rooms)
May 8 - 17 (2nd Floor)
May 30 - June 3 (All Rooms)
JUNE
June 7 - 10 (All Rooms)
June 19 - 24 (All Rooms)
SEPTEMBER
September 5 - 8 (All Rooms)
September 11 - 16 (1st Floor)
OCTOBER
October 31 - November 3 (All Rooms)
NOVEMBER
November 6 - 13 (2nd Floor)
November 25-30 (All Rooms)
DECEMBER
December 5 - 9 (All Rooms)
December 11 - 23 (All Rooms)
These available dates change daily, as we get inquiries from new groups all the time. Call the office at 360-830-5010 or email to seabeck@seabeck.org.
Updated information as of 4/25/2022
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Did a Ladybug Ever Land on You? |
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The song that comes on the radio that has just the message you needed to hear, the tarot card you pulled that captured exactly what you’re going through, or the repeating angel numbers you keep seeing everywhere—these are all examples of ways we receive cosmic messages from the universe (or angels, or spirit, whatever resonates with you).
Add to that list real-life encounters with certain animals—or in this case, insects—that can also deliver mystical messages. Below, learn the symbolic meaning of ladybugs. Spoiler alert: It’s definitely a positive sign—and bonus points if it lands on you.
The symbolic and spiritual meaning of a ladybug landing on you
“When a ladybug lands on you, it symbolizes good luck and good fortune to come,” says Jenelle Kim, DACM, LAc, a doctor of Chinese medicine, wellness and mindfulness expert, and author of Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation. “Ladybugs are native to East Asia, so this belief is common in many Asian countries and has become a symbol in spiritual exploration today.” She adds that other symbolic meanings of ladybugs include prosperity, love, and that positive things are coming.
The meaning of different colored ladybugs
Furthermore, in case you didn’t know, ladybugs can also be various colors. So the color of the ladybug that lands on you can also offer some further intel. According to Dr. Kim, the bright red and black spotted ladybugs bring the most good luck benefits and are particularly auspicious and extra lucky. But, gold ladybugs are also considered special and unique, like finding a four-leaf clover.
The meaning of seeing a dead ladybug
Seeing a ladybug, in general, can offer some messages, even if it doesn’t land on you. For instance, Dr. Kim says seeing a dead ladybug means that “rebirth and change is coming your way. It symbolizes needing to forgive yourself and move forward.”
The meaning of seeing a ladybug in your dreams
Or, if you see a ladybug in your dreams that delivers some messages as well. “Since many people associate ladybugs with childhood and playing outside, ladybugs in our dreams often symbolize our own feelings of wanting to connect with our inner self and inner child,” Dr. Kim says.
What to do if a ladybug lands on you
1. Appreciate the moment
The spiritual messages a ladybug can bring are special, for sure, but it’s what you do with those messages that matters. For this reason, when a ladybug lands on you, Dr. Kim recommends taking a moment to pause, acknowledge the ladybug, notice the sign of good luck, and really appreciate the moment. Take it in. She adds that this is also a reminder to feel gratitude and appreciation for all the good fortunes and blessings already in your life.
2. Focus on what you want to manifest
“In life, we can only control so much. I always say it breaks down to about 80/20,” Dr. Kim says. “The universe controls 80 percent, while we control 20 percent, but with that 20 percent, we can shape our whole reality.” This is why when a ladybug lands on you, she suggests using it as an opportunity to connect with yourself and be intentional about what desires you wish would come your way.
“Focus on how you see your life improving or what good fortune you see coming your way and give yourself a moment to really resonate with what that would feel like,” Dr. Kim says. “For one moment, we can envision it perfectly and feel as if it is so. Holding on to this feeling and allowing it to direct you as you create your own reality can be extremely powerful. It can take the good luck and multiply it.”
3. Interpret your own messages
Like with other spiritual messages (i.e., tarot and oracle cards or signs from the universe), knowing the signs' traditional symbolic and spiritual meaning can be super helpful in interpreting the messages. But, ultimately, the message it has for you specifically may be unique to you.
To interpret your own meaning of a ladybug landing on you, Dr. Kim recommends taking a moment to reflect and connect with yourself through meditation or movement like dancing or walking, which helps increase the flow of qi (aka energy) in our bodies to help us feel more connected—mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Kim also notes that the context and setting you’re in when the ladybug lands on you can also contribute to the unique message it has for you. No matter the specific message, though, expect some good fortune coming soon.
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Who Knew?
An exciting new survey on laundry habits has found that the average person will lose 756 socks in their lifetime. Which, surprisingly, is NOT an odd number.
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Ways to Donate to Seabeck |
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WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT
SEABECK CONFERENCE CENTER
Want to help us lay the foundation for the next decade of Seabeck Conference Center?
There are many ways, not all of them involving huge disbursements of cash.
Here are some creative ideas you might not have thought about:
Cash Donation Today
Tax-deductible gifts via check, credit card, in person, or online. Please consider
upping your regular gift by another 10 percent.
Automatic Monthly Payments
Gifts can be deducted periodically from your bank account, making larger donations
easier by spreading them over time.
Low-Cost Appreciated Stock
Avoid paying the capital gains by giving full-market value to Seabeck Conference Center.
In-Kind Donation
We are always in need of furniture, lighting, rugs, and much more - the market value is tax-deductible.
Multi-Year Pledges
A great way to ensure support will be there when we need it year after year.
Designated Gifts
Donate to a targeted project or capital campaign.
Commemorative Gifts
Donate a bench or rocking chair in honor of someone or something important to you.
A Bequest in Your Will
Your gift can be a specific sum or a percentage of an estate after other bequests.
Just add an addendum to your existing will.
Life Insurance and Savings Accounts
Same as retirement plans, except those payments made to Seabeck Conference Center
are exempt only from estate taxes.
IRA's and Retirement Plans
Your estate receives a charitable deduction for the full gift amount on estate and income
taxes, while we receive full donation value. Non-charitable heirs receive only a part of
the value (since inherited assets are subject to estate and income taxes).
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA custodian, payable to a qualified charity. QCDs can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year, as long as certain rules are met. You must be 70 1/2 or older to be eligible to make a QCD.
All gifts are welcome. Seabeck Conference Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your contribution may be tax-deductible. If you have any questions, please contact our Executive Director, Chuck Kraining at (360) 830-5010 or email him at chuck@seabeck.org.
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Seabeck Conference Center
13395 Lagoon Dr NW
Seabeck, Washington 98380
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