The busy pace of the Western world keeps most of us stressed out and off balance, moving us at breakneck speed from one activity to another, and pushing us through an endless schedule of outside obligations. This frantic pace takes a toll on our bodies, minds, and spirits, making us weary and in need of rest. Going on a retreat is a time-honored custom that can bring spiritual renewal to even the busiest person.
There are many benefits to be found in spiritual retreats. We take retreats to re-energize our bodies, refocus our minds, reset our emotions, clarify our purpose, and refresh our spirits. A retreat is a time to put our mundane concerns on a back burner for a brief while and reconnect with our own inner self. It’s an opportunity to spend quality time with ourselves.
Anyone of any age can benefit from this practice. From stressed-out teenagers to seniors citizens undergoing major life changes, retreats create the space where healing and renewal can take place. Retreats are for anyone who feels over-burdened by obligations, uncertain of their spiritual direction, or merely swept away by the pace of life.
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written by Flame RavenHawk as “Work for Hire”
Llewellyn Journal
www.llewellynjournal.com
published August 30, 2004