I’m trying to blog….and then this goes over the top!
I’m trying to blog….and then this goes over the top!
Yesterday was a weird day:
I haven’t done either of those things in about 12 years.
With this being released yesterday….and I’m off to see Macca tonight….it’s turning out to be a Beatletastic weekend!
With more and more of these suckers popping up in the back garden….I need to get over my irrationally fear of cutting into them, and it being rotten or under-ripe on the inside.
So, I went on a personal retreat.
Lots of reasons why. Things haven’t been too great lately and there has been a lot of stilted self-reflection going on.
But after the stress-before-holiday, then stressful holiday with crap weather and a 7 year old…then massive stress when coming back…..Monster Jam….I’ve had to have a bit of pause…get some therapy….and dial up the introspection.
So with some planning and a significant cost….I managed to take myself away for two nights at Pether’s Rainforest Retreat .
I don’t think I’ll go into a lot of detail here….but I’ve been relatively true to David Spark’s Personal Retreat formula….with idealised roles with Arete ( I really like that ), Big Questions and Delight/Dread.
I didn’t get enough pure focus time to do Closing Ceremonies…..but the actions have been coming thick and fast…..and I did devote a significant amount of time to relaxing. Tai Chi in the rain forest, good food, a bed I got restful sleep in ( underrated in accomodation ), a kick-arse massage and a full jacuzzi with a woodland view.
All in all a very productive and calm time.