Have you ever thought that you have talents and skills that you are not using? That even though your
life is good or maybe even great, that there could be more? Are you certain what your life’s purpose is? Are you excited when you wake up in the
morning because your life is filled with
purpose and passion? Do you emanate
joy to the people in your life and those you encounter in your day? Do you
feel like you are living your best life?
If not, can you imagine what your best life would be?
These are all questions that I have asked myself. To me, they
are the really big questions and they resonate with me. I think I have a great
life and I am grateful for all the beauty and joy in my life. Practicing gratitude
is something that enriches my life and sense of happiness. But I think I can be
grateful and appreciative for my life and still ask myself, “Is there something more…” Is there
something more that I can learn? About myself? About others? About the world?
About life? Of course there is. And learning more about myself and things
that can benefit me and others is part of my purpose. That is something that
fuels my life. What are some things that
fuel your life? What do you wish you
had more of in life? What do you wish you could do more of, be more of? What
would you like to give to others?
I think these are questions that are worth exploring. But how do
you do that when most of the minutes of your day are spoken for before you have
a chance to think of anything. How do you carve out time to reflect on the
meaning of your life when you are in constant motion?
I think that is the purpose a retreat serves. What is a retreat?
The word retreat has different definitions, but generally speaking, it means to
withdraw or step back. Many spiritual communities have traditional practices of
retreating from daily life to focus on their spiritual growth.
Today, going on a retreat can be for a variety of purposes such
as spiritual, health, personal, business and so on. But all of them are to give
participants an opportunity to step back from the busyness of their daily routine
and reflect on their life. After time to reflect and recharge, participants can
refocus on what matters most in life.
A women’s retreat is specifically for promoting and nurturing
women. Many women are busy juggling the needs of their families, careers, and
communities, so their own needs often fall to the bottom of the list.
Taking time to go on a retreat means putting yourself at the top
of your list, for at least a weekend. It’s an opportunity to nurture yourself
and think about what you really want in life. It’s a chance to revisit dreams
you had in the past or explore new ideas. It’s also an opportunity to
appreciate yourself for all your unique attributes and gifts and envisioning a
way to use your life to the fullest. You are the architect of your own life,
but it won’t look like your ideal vision unless you consciously plan it.
As you go through the various stages of life, your dreams and
needs change. The vision for one period of your life will change as you move
into another stage. If you are in a time of transition, it is the perfect time
to envision how you would like the next stage of life to unfold. It is an
opportunity to reinvent yourself.
Taking the time to appreciate yourself, learn more about yourself
and envision the life you want, is a great use of your time and resources. You
will have more clarity and a greater ability to live a life you love living.
And it will benefit everyone in your life.
It is not selfish to be the best version of yourself possible. It is the most
generous and inspiring thing you can do!
Whether or not you decide to go on a retreat weekend, consider
investing some time and energy in yourself and thinking of ways to live your
life to your fullest potential. There is greatness in every person and it
manifests differently for each of us. You were given the many gifts in your
life for a reason and you feel your best when you are using them.
If you are looking for a women’s retreat, the Dream Your Dreams Women’s Retreat
is a fabulous retreat taking place at the luxurious Rimrock Resort in Banff, October 14th-16th
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