The Wednesday Word: Retreat

Todays word is retreat.  You may have been on a retreat at some time in your life.  Either going to a quiet place for prayer and meditation or with a group with organized classes or programs.  If you are an artist perhaps you have gone away to find inspiration and time to create.

I live in an area where people come to vacation.  Yet even I feel the need to escape for awhile.  Since we do not have a car that can be difficult and I do get overwhelmed.

This year as we approach vacation season I have decided to retreat inside.  I told Bob this of my plans this morning to stay away from the front window, to get back to consistent meditation and Tai Chi practices and to stay away from the news and try to create some meaningful artwork.

I have become overwhelmed by feeling that I need to do something about the state of the world but there is nothing I can do.  But I finally decided that for my own state of mind I needed to step back and go on “retreat.”  I told Bob that even Jesus went out into the desert to get away from the crazies.  He chuckled and said yes he did.

Espirational will continue as usual since I blog ahead and posts are scheduled in advance.  I hope you can find your own way to retreat, rest, reset and commune with God.