Saturday 28 July 2018

By Michael Olson


Spiritual strength requires constant rejuvenation. It is through refueling and refocusing that your faith grows. A spiritual retreat California is one of the ways to reinvigorate your faith. You get closer to God and have your faith strengthened to face future challenges. Your preparations and activities during the recollection determine your rate of success. How do ensure that you succeed in your recollection?

Choose the right recollection facility. Not all facilities will deliver to your expectations regardless of the promises made. You need a quiet place that allows you to recollect and reflect on the issues bothering you. Go out of town where people or noise will not distract you. A place where you will not be tempted to pay attention to your daily chores is recommended. It should give you enough time to stay alone and reflect.

Create ample time for you to reflect. The issues on your mind and what you wish to accomplish determine how much time you want by yourself. Choose the best time according to your schedule. You need a time when your mind can concentrate. You have to delegate duties and inform the people involved about your availability. This removes pressure from you and allows the mind to settle down on reflection.

Your intentions must be defined. It is impossible to go for a retreat without intentions. No issue will be resolved if it is not clearly defined. They could be social relationships, marital troubles, your faith and such other concerns. Present them to God and use the right scriptures, songs and materials to reflect upon them.

Settle in the presence of God. It is possible to be out at a center yet your mind and body are miles away. Cause the mind to settle through tricks that you choose for yourself. It could be singing, quietness, staying still and such other methods. Delegate issues back at work or home to enable you avoid anxiety. Phones and other gadgets should be switched off to avoid distraction.

Find the best way to connect with your creator. This happens through different tricks like meditations, reading of relevant scriptures, reflections and prayers, among others. You must plan your reflections around a particular activity. Set time to listen to God and also worship. Engage a spiritual director to guide you. Be sincere and open with God since secrets will hinder the connection.

Have breaks between your sessions. The body and mind might not take hours of continuous reflection. You need to energize through a beverage, food or just walking around. Once the body and mind are relaxed, it becomes easier to absorb materials shared during the next session. Fatigue will work against you.

Retreats should have a desired future in mind. Plan for that before you begin on reflections. This includes the habits you are willing to drop and new ones you intend to take up. Unless change occurs in your daily routine and life, it will be impossible to grow. Evaluate areas where you lost your path and how you should find it. Create checks and balances to keep you invigorated in faith.




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