Tomorrow I’m heading out for my annual first full week of December silent retreat ( I really do need to come up with a better name for it, don’t I?). I’m heading to a place called Pelican House. It’s an amazingly simple ocean front house on the coast of NC. If you’re ever looking to retreat, I can’t recommend this place highly enough.
This is the tenth year I’ve taken this week of the year to be in silence. I know that much silence would drive some people bonkers. It works for me though.
I won’t be alone. Over the course of the week, I’ll be sharing Pelican House with 10 other folk. Some I know well and some I’ll be meeting for the first time. All of us will be looking for the same thing – peace and quiet.
Some years I fill my car with books, projects and other STUFF to DO while I’m away. This year I’m not. I’m taking my journal, another journal I share with a friend, some tea/coffee/M&Ms/almonds and my clothes. And I can hardly wait.
I can’t remember being more excited about having a week of (mostly) silent/still time. I’m not sure why. Maybe I’m going to receive some Great Answer – although I’m not sure what questions I’m taking.
All I do know is that I’m ready.
How does silence fit into your life?
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Hey Lisa,
Glad to hear about your retreats. Went to a few myself in Conyers, Ga. @ the Franciscan Monestary. I heard the quietness of our Lord’s voice when He said that I was “called to listen”. What an experience I had! I pray that your journey will be filled with love and awe at God’s divine greatness.
Gina
Alone with Lisa for a week must be like a creative pastel free fall in slow motion. Rejuvenate all of us!
Gina, thanks SO much for sharing your rich experience in Silence with us. wOw!
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See you early Tuesday morning for prayer!
Vaya con Dios, my friend. When we were in Tuscany, Lendon and I visited the St. Antimo monastery near Siena. The Benedictines’ silence was so moving and so powerful. I don’t know that I’ve ever been in a more holy, more sacred silent (!) space. Have a wonderful, calming, healing, rejuvenating week. Again, vaya don Dios!
thanksssssssssssssssssss dear Pickett.