Celebrating my geekness
Lately I’ve been feeling like I’m stuck on a roller coaster of emotions. And instead of the damn thing stopping so that I can get off and take a few slow deep breaths, the stupid thing just keeps looping around and around again. So I decided that I need to take a day, an entire day, just for myself. A day completely free of outside distractions and commitments. But, I know myself well enough to understand that if I don’t put my own spiritual commitments there, a ‘plan-free’ day is actually going to turn into a busy day where I do household things or sit in front of a screen all day long. I don’t want that.
So, I’m planning a little spiritual stay-cation and I thought I’d blog a bit about it and invite you all to join me. Er . . . well . . . except you shouldn’t actually join me, because I want to be alone that day. I’ve only just started the planning, so I’m not sure entirely what the agenda will look like. I do know that the day will start with turning off every phone in the house and that some meditation and journal writing will be a part of it. Oh, and I also know that it’ll be June 28th. So mark the day and don’t expect to get any calls, emails, or tweets from me.
Got any ideas, tips, or advice to throw my way? I’d also love to hear about any stories you have about your spiritual retreat days!
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Jenn @ Paying Myself
June 21st, 2010 at 10:26 am
I once took a retreat to a hermitage at a retreat centre. I was in high school at the time! My parents thought I was crazy. But it was amazing. I had the hermitage overnight and spent the time wandering the grounds and journalling. I also met a wonderful woman who was staying at another hermitage on the grounds. I highly recommend taking a night somewhere away from home as the technology and demands are just too tempting if you stay. I can’t wait to hear how yours goes!
Jennerosity
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 pm
I would love to spend a night away from home, but it isn’t really feasible yet. Right now, I’d like to plan at least one every season, so maybe a getaway retreat will be in the cards soon. It’ll definitely be a test to keep the technology from encroaching though. I think I’ll actually unplug the phone and the modem. I might need to turn on a computer if I want to listen to any music, since I think all of our music players are digital. But I could probably get by without any music for a day. I’ll try to post an update after the retreat.