I gave up retreats a long time ago. All I need is a goal, a good chair writing utensils, and a window that looks outside--so a brick wall wouldn't count.
Early early morning seems to match much of my criteria for retreat. Pre-dawn, dawn, peace, a sense of secrecy, nature stirring, nothing cluttering the thoughts. As a friend said “ before the day gets its claws into you.”
Yes to the dark! And there's something about going through the rest of the day knowing you have done this--spent this time with your words--before going on with all that other stuff.
You're welcome! It's been a busy time with moving here. But I've made it THE morning thing to write. Even if it means getting up early... Margie's good chair, and Andrew's pre-dawn dark!
What a lovely post! Thank you for giving me a moment of peaceful contemplation in the middle of a tiring day.
So glad the post served that purpose! Very good.
Wonderful post, friend, and thank you!
I'm excited to hear how your month goes. Proposals are not easy. Good to have an expansive sense of time to create!
Yes! I will definitely be sharing how it goes/went, Alison! xx
I gave up retreats a long time ago. All I need is a goal, a good chair writing utensils, and a window that looks outside--so a brick wall wouldn't count.
A good chair and a window. Yes! (Especially the window.)
Early early morning seems to match much of my criteria for retreat. Pre-dawn, dawn, peace, a sense of secrecy, nature stirring, nothing cluttering the thoughts. As a friend said “ before the day gets its claws into you.”
Yes to the dark! And there's something about going through the rest of the day knowing you have done this--spent this time with your words--before going on with all that other stuff.
Honouring.
Such a helpful (and much-needed) reminder to carve out a space - time and place-wise to call your own. Thank you.
You're welcome! It's been a busy time with moving here. But I've made it THE morning thing to write. Even if it means getting up early... Margie's good chair, and Andrew's pre-dawn dark!