I held the envelope tightly as I slid it through the pillar box, then I let go and screamed (quietly....ish) Thankfully no one around as I turned to glance over my shoulder!
The deed was done, my deposit paid, decision made:
SILENT RETREAT booked...
6 days of no talking, except for 45 minutes with a spiritual director every morning.
Explore......
May 2014: to be continued........
Responses from others have been wide ranging;
"I would get seriously depressed if I did that"
"Heaven"
"Sheer bliss"
"This is hilarious! You, not talking for a 6 days?!"
"Jealous!"
"Why can't you just book out time at home and save the money?"
"Can't think of anything worse!"
The application form was straightforward enough, well, except the "What Religious denonmination?" question. I always struggle with that one... Opted for "Christian" in the end..."Trying to be a follower of Jesus" sounded a bit weird, although I know what I mean!!
The form continued:
" State briefly what are you hoping for from this retreat?"
Good question .....puts pen down and ponders....needs to be succinct...I am not succinct...
To learn to listen
To explore my place in the Church family
To practise solitude
The deed was done, my deposit paid, decision made:
SILENT RETREAT booked...
6 days of no talking, except for 45 minutes with a spiritual director every morning.
Explore......
May 2014: to be continued........
Responses from others have been wide ranging;
"I would get seriously depressed if I did that"
"Heaven"
"Sheer bliss"
"This is hilarious! You, not talking for a 6 days?!"
"Jealous!"
"Why can't you just book out time at home and save the money?"
"Can't think of anything worse!"
The application form was straightforward enough, well, except the "What Religious denonmination?" question. I always struggle with that one... Opted for "Christian" in the end..."Trying to be a follower of Jesus" sounded a bit weird, although I know what I mean!!
The form continued:
" State briefly what are you hoping for from this retreat?"
Good question .....puts pen down and ponders....needs to be succinct...I am not succinct...
To learn to listen
To explore my place in the Church family
To practise solitude
oh and a heap of subheadings which I don't write down....
It is timely, it is an exciting year, this year of exploration....sometimes you just know that you know that you know.....but you can't explain, because inside of you is a creative mess of possibilities and questions, of hopes and apprehensions, of encouragements and excuses. You don't want to be inside my head at the moment!
Perhaps, just walk some of the journey with me....wherever that may lead.
It is timely, it is an exciting year, this year of exploration....sometimes you just know that you know that you know.....but you can't explain, because inside of you is a creative mess of possibilities and questions, of hopes and apprehensions, of encouragements and excuses. You don't want to be inside my head at the moment!
Perhaps, just walk some of the journey with me....wherever that may lead.
1 comment:
I am happy to walk the journey with you, listen to your questions (even if I don't have any answers). Want to hear more.
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