I believe in the power of the retreat – of taking time away from your usual space, time, routine and life. I believe in it because I have seen it work wonders in my life and the lives of others. A simple weekend away from home, when taken deliberately and intentionally, can refresh and revitalize even the weariest soul. I wonder if the duration of a retreat’s efficacy is directly proportional to the time one spends in retreat? Hmm.
So, what is it that leads me to wax poetical about the power of retreat? Well, tomorrow I am leaving for a camping trip on Galiano island for 5 days. I plan on unplugging completely: no computer, no technology, just me, a close friend, some good food, and maybe a book or two. My hope is that this retreat will actually help bring me back into a good work-life balance space, and give me some new energy.
So consider this fair warning: I’ll be missing from the online world for a few days, and so don’t expect amazing turn-around time on responses from Shannon.
