A retreat is a recharge; as you said, it's time to be alone with your thoughts and that can be hard. I've had great discussions with myself outside in the woods and on the shore of our cabin (sometimes doing satisfying work and sometimes just sitting). Ever since I was a little girl I have loved the sounds of the outdoors and being by myself to truly listen and watch; my other retreat is my favorite chair and a good book. During my "sandwich" years I did not give myself enough retreat and it harmed me which spilled on to my relationships and while it felt like it could not be helped, I could have done better. No I retreat for me and those around me. Your daily retreat sounds amazingly supportive for you - bravo for taking what you need and doing it how you need at the moment. Retreats morph in their rituals/length/purpose and give back the continued recharge as your gift to yourself. What a great theme to reflect upon this month; thank you.
A retreat is a recharge; as you said, it's time to be alone with your thoughts and that can be hard. I've had great discussions with myself outside in the woods and on the shore of our cabin (sometimes doing satisfying work and sometimes just sitting). Ever since I was a little girl I have loved the sounds of the outdoors and being by myself to truly listen and watch; my other retreat is my favorite chair and a good book. During my "sandwich" years I did not give myself enough retreat and it harmed me which spilled on to my relationships and while it felt like it could not be helped, I could have done better. No I retreat for me and those around me. Your daily retreat sounds amazingly supportive for you - bravo for taking what you need and doing it how you need at the moment. Retreats morph in their rituals/length/purpose and give back the continued recharge as your gift to yourself. What a great theme to reflect upon this month; thank you.