It is late.
I leave early tomorrow morning on a journey, hoping to find many things…but especially “a quiet waiting for {me} to hush“. I didn’t know that was what I was looking for until I read Kyce’s beautiful words today, and remembered. I thought I had signed up for this retreat to help me to find joy again…and so I did, all the way back in January. And joy will still be gladly found, if I am so fortunate. I knew I wanted the company of women, and will be assured of finding that.
But now I know that what I am most looking forward to at this moment is what I will find by this stepping away from my everydays and listening to what I can hear in the silences I hope to encounter…on the short flights in my seat amongst a plane-full of strangers…on the island of my twin-bed in the simple shared room in the former monastery…walking the halls or the trails after a session or meal…perhaps even while enjoying a conversation with someone new…
Expect a daily glimpse or two in the Instagram box in the sidebar.
So looking forward to returning and settling in here…at last.
xo
P.S. The photo is from the last creative retreat I attended, at Squam in 2009
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Lynn October 24, 2013 at 11:49 am
Have a wonderful time, and a safe flight! xoxo
jenni October 24, 2013 at 3:23 pm
This sounds like a great retreat, I’m a big fan of Jennifer Louden. Hope you have a wonderful time. I’ll be checking your instagram for any little glimpses 🙂
Kim Brown October 24, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Dearest Lesley, I pray you have a beautiful fulfilling experience. I send you peace and joy, love and hugs, you are my dear friend, I love you. love, Kim