Anger: The Deepest Form of Care
A One-Day Wild Grace Retreat
Exploring anger, care, and the wisdom hidden within one of our most powerful emotions.
Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions we carry.
Many of us have been taught to fear it, suppress it, or judge ourselves for feeling it at all. Yet anger often appears in the places where something meaningful is at stake—when something we love feels threatened, when a boundary has been crossed, or when we encounter something that feels unjust.
Inspired by David Whyte’s reflection on anger in Consolations, this one-day Wild Grace retreat invites participants to approach anger with curiosity rather than judgment.
Anger may not be the problem we imagine it to be. It may be pointing us toward something we love.
Throughout the day we will create space to reflect on anger with honesty and care, exploring what it reveals about our relationships, our values, and the places where we feel vulnerable or deeply invested in the world around us.
This retreat is not about suppressing anger or excusing harmful reactions. Instead, it offers a thoughtful setting in which to better understand one of the most powerful and human emotions we experience.
“Anger points toward the purest form of compassion.”
— David Whyte
What to Expect
Wild Grace retreats are intentionally unhurried spaces designed for thoughtful reflection and meaningful conversation.
This day will include:
guided reflections
short teaching moments
journaling
small group conversation
quiet time for personal reflection
Participants are always free to share as much or as little as they wish. The aim is not performance or pressure, but honest exploration.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for adults who want to understand anger more thoughtfully—whether in their relationships, family life, work, leadership, or personal growth.
It may be especially meaningful for those who:
find themselves unsure what to do with anger when it arises
tend to suppress anger or struggle to express it clearly
want to respond more thoughtfully in difficult moments
are drawn to reflective, experiential learning environments
No previous retreat experience is required.
Retreat Details
Date: July 31, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana, Alabama
Cost: Early Bird: $195, Regular Registration: $225
Lunch is included
Your Facilitators
David Murphree, LPC-S
David and Sara create reflective spaces through Wild Grace Encounters where people can slow down, explore their inner lives, and engage meaningful emotions with honesty and care. Together, they guide conversations that are thoughtful, grounded, and accessible, helping participants move toward greater clarity and compassion.
