It’s the middle of October, my favorite month. The leaves are turning brilliant colors this year, the air is crisp and fresh, and the blue skies show off the white fluffy clouds. Perfect weather for a retreat. It’s been a week since the first (and second) on-line retreat for Stretching Forward. I wasn’t sure if a virtual offering would be effective, as there is something special about being together in a room, being away from home overnight. What I found was that each retreat is a unique experience and we found a circle of women in community. Thank you to all the women who were willing to give Zoom a try. We were able to be together even though our computers were sitting in eleven different rooms in five states: Ohio, Missouri, New York, North Carolina and Virginia. In this age of pandemic and a world in turmoil, women came together to examine the gifts each of us offers the world, and in doing so, found a common bond. It was heart warming to see everyone on the screen and to listen as they shared a bit of who they are. Finding Purpose Today provided a respite from all that 2020 has been dishing up. My hope for all of you is to keep stretching forward. The world needs each of us.
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