More than a vacation, a
spiritual retreat heals and renews body, mind and soul
A Spiritual Retreat You Can
Take This Week
by Bob Kish
Everyone
needs a spiritual retreat now and then. A spiritual retreat is more
than just a vacation.
A typical vacation may leave
you feeling more burned out than when you left -- often from rushing
back and forth while trying to squeeze as many sites as possible
into a short timeframe.
A true spiritual vacation on
the other hand is a retreat from all the hustle and bustle -- a time
for renewal and regeneration of spirit, mind and body.
With the goal in mind of
renewal there are a number of spiritual retreats that you can do -
from two hours to two weeks or longer depending on how much time you
choose to make. (Notice I didn't say depending on how much time you
can spare - with the hectic schedules these days many folks don't
have any spare time. So, make the time.
What is Your Idea of the Ultimate Spiritual
Retreat?
Part of the fun of a
spiritual retreat is the planning stage. Think about what would
relax and regenerate you. Incorporate things or events into
the plan that will accomplish this.
A spiritual retreat might be
something that you want to do alone. Alone you'll find more time for
contemplation and far less distractions.
On the other hand, there are
groups that get together to make spiritual pilgrimages, attend
motivational functions and the like. These too are beneficial.
Here are some suggestions
for a spiritual vacation that can be a time of healing and renewal.
1) Go to a place that
represents spiritual power for you.
2) Immerse yourself in a
place of natural beauty, for example: Sedona, Chaco Canyon,
Yellowstone, any wilderness area, or beach area, etc. You can swim
with the dolphins in many parts of the world, including Hawaii,
where you can even lodge with other group members.
3) Take along meditation,
relaxation, motivational audios, etc. Maybe set aside a two to four
hour time period where you just relax and absorb the motivational
messages or simply relax and give your mind time to rest.
4) Take a hike. Walk on a
beach, and let the sound of the waves soothe your mind and the ocean
air revitalize your body.
5) Go on an actual Vision
Quest. There are many organizations that will take care of all the
planning, you just show up and head into a secluded spot in the
wilderness.
6) Conquer a fear. Think of
something you fear doing and do it.
7) Be silent for a day. This
could be next to impossible for many.
8) Do something you've never
done. Go somewhere you've never been. Maybe combine both.
Make Every Day a Spiritual Retreat
The list of spiritual things
that you can do that can refresh your mind, body and soul are
endless. As you think of things that you can do on a spiritual
retreat why not also realize that many of these same things you can
do without going on "vacation."
Why not bring nature into
your home? Fill it with plants that revitalize your air and spirit.
Add waterfalls indoors and out to get your life flowing in the right
direction.
Set aside some time to
listen and enjoy motivational and relaxation audios at home.
Go to a day spa and get
pampered.
Watch a spiritual movie,
i.e., one that motivates, inspires you or makes you laugh.
Check into a monastery or
retreat center in your town or city. Many will allow you to check in
for the weekend. Often steeped in spiritual energy these offer fewer
physical amenities than your local motel but more spiritual ones.
Plus, there usually isn't a TV to distract you.
I hope these few suggestions
can spur you to consider infusing your life with more spiritual
power. And, remember, you don't need a spiritual retreat to amp up
your spiritual light; you can start right now at home.
So, why not take a spiritual
retreat this week? Retreat and surrender...your stress.
Bob Kish is the author of
50 Spiritual Movies, the free brandable ebook that reviews
motivational movies. For a quick spiritual retreat journey over to
http://www.50spiritualmovies.com where you'll find spiritual
articles, spiritual resources, and spiritual tools for growth and
enlightenment as well spiritual cinema reviews.
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