tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post3013072054378202871..comments2024-03-28T03:13:33.899-05:00Comments on Flashback Summer: Time to PauseEmileigh http://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-31991835654505180082013-03-18T08:17:53.209-05:002013-03-18T08:17:53.209-05:00Fun? Rejuvenating? Enlightening? Are silent mon...Fun? Rejuvenating? Enlightening? Are silent monk retreats supposed to be "fun", haha?Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-57917961374704165142013-03-18T08:17:24.316-05:002013-03-18T08:17:24.316-05:00That sounds like it was fun! I look forward to se...That sounds like it was fun! I look forward to seeing it!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-10198718146263160592013-03-18T08:16:58.269-05:002013-03-18T08:16:58.269-05:00Reading in a windowsill with a cup of tea sounds A...Reading in a windowsill with a cup of tea sounds AMAZING! What an awesome way to cope, I think! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Lisa!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-55256050924275120492013-03-17T12:29:37.262-05:002013-03-17T12:29:37.262-05:00As a college freshman, I'm dealing with the fr...As a college freshman, I'm dealing with the front end of a lot of what you're talking about! Between juggling friends, work, rehearsals, and my boyfriend, even sleep falls between the cracks, let alone relaxation. And I simultaneously love the balancing act, because I love everything I'm involved in and the people I'm involved with, and hate it, because it doesn't give a lot of time to breathe. <br />I've started doing my reading sitting on my windowsill with a cup of tea now, listening to the rain, and it's just a wonderful feeling! Much better compared to stressing out. :) Best of luck with your recuperation!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038475832349982006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-88378478735291151142013-03-17T12:07:46.188-05:002013-03-17T12:07:46.188-05:00EM! I am SO GLAD that you ALREADY understand the v...EM! I am SO GLAD that you ALREADY understand the value of "retreat" and "rest". It took me many years of burning the candle at both ends...(having bought into the cultural lie that productivity equals worth/value) and now I KNOW that I must have time AWAY from the everyday obligations...away from people, away from NOISE to recharge MY batteries. Solitude and Silence rejuvenate and restore my creativity, peace, faith and gives me clarity and direction.<br /><br />I have written about Silent Retreats on my monk blog here: http://thecontemporarymonk.blogspot.com/2011/03/simplicity-solitude-and-silence-weekend.html<br /><br />I haven't posted our most recent retreat...which your darling sister (and photographer) Aria attended. Will send a link as soon as it's up!<br /><br />So good to see you taking care of you: mind, body AND spirit! <br /><br />love, love!Paula Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572562635544226495noreply@blogger.com