I have been thinking of going on a spritual reteat, have you been on one?
has it helped you?
2007-01-20 03:29:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. I encourage you to go.
2007-01-20 03:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Many times.
But do not depend on any retreat for your day to day living.
The Society of Friends run some great retreats, as do various Convents
(I am neither a Quaker nor a Catholic so I have no vested interest in saying that)
2007-01-20 03:47:28 · answer #2 · answered by alan h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went on one to Notre Dame with my snobby high school class. It was so fake because they made us do all this bonding garbage and all the snobby kids pretended to be caring and the next day, they were back to their own selves. I haven't been on like a spiritual retreat that's geared more towards just yourself getting in touch with your spiritual side. Now, are you talking about like a Christian retreat? The one I went on was not helpful at all.
2007-01-20 03:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by SHELTIELUVER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just another way to release stress for me.
I'd rather just do something that I've never done before. Go to a foreign restaurant, shop outdoor, rent a movie that you would never thought of renting before, go hunting, try some Japanese anime, If you got money to spare, hit a trip to a foreign country...learn martial art, try some karaoke, plant your own garden, learn to cook. While you are making a complete *** of yourself, at least you will forget whatever it was that is bothering you and people around you will benefit from it.
Well, if you're me...then the first thing to do is turn off that tv and the computer.
Spiritual time for me is before bed, just a little self reflection on where my life had been and where I want it to go. A ton of laughter and stress, but never a thing for me to be ashame about.
hah, but if you do listen to me and try your first time with cooking ... I just might take back that comment about people around you benefiting. lol
2007-01-20 03:53:31 · answer #4 · answered by TC.9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last one was ten years ago but yes It was nice. Sometimes it is cool to just hang out with Jesus.
2007-01-20 03:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by Bye Bye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are very helpful in clearing up your mind and getting your priorities in line. If you are a Christian, even more so because it can be a time to be still and know Him.
2007-01-20 03:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what's wrong? Why do u need a "spiritual retreat"?
2007-01-20 03:32:34 · answer #7 · answered by Stephen R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. it gives you a boost. but unfortunately that feeling doesnt always last that long. you just have to stay with it when you come back
2007-01-20 03:32:47 · answer #8 · answered by martinse08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to do that. I hope you go. Have a lovely time if you do xx
2007-01-20 03:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by : 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've been on one, and honestly, it didn't help me.
but thats just because i've started to believe taht my church (catholic) is a wrong.
it may help for you though, you should try it out, it doesn't hurt to try!
2007-01-20 03:33:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋