who has been to a retreat?
did you find they helped u?
what do you think of them?
i would really appercate your help x
2006-08-09 00:48:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The thing about a retreat is bringing the right attitude. If you go there with certain expectations then you are bringing "extra baggage" that will weigh you down. Instead go trusting that God has something for you there and take things as they come. It may be meeting a certain person or having some quiet time alone with God or having a great time with a group of people or something else. Just go with an expectation that you will find something to be thankful for that you can share with your friends when your return.
2006-08-09 00:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went on an Arvon creative writing course which was a bit like a retreat. I think they would be useful to help you get over a breakup but otherwise, I would get a bit lonely after a day or so.
Read 'Haunted' by Chuck Palahniuk, it's about a writer's retreat in an old theatre that goes horribly wrong!
2006-08-09 07:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by Fluorescent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went on a weekend retreat with the Western Buddhist Order and found it really uplifting. It's great to be around like-minded individuals but with enough space to be able to fully focus on what you are trying to achieve.
I do solitary retreats as often as I can to recharge my batteries and keep in touch with my goals.
2006-08-09 10:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by CC...x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During retreats, people who went with you will do a lot of reconciliations, reflections, regrets and anyhting possible...
The effect is good but in most cases, you'd get changed only for that day...
2006-08-09 07:53:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had attended some and still want to add some more.
i love them for they always refresh me and make me think more about life and see my self;of course they were all spiritual ones
2006-08-09 07:55:37 · answer #5 · answered by hi there 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for the soul!
2006-08-09 18:46:33 · answer #6 · answered by Moyle-Ceefax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Appreciate. Does that help?
2006-08-09 07:53:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋