“Sometimes the best way to get answers about your life is to simply spend some quiet time alone. Look within and ask yourself some deeper questions. How do you feel? What do you want overall? You know yourself better than anyone. Have faith in your own wisdom.” This is often easier to say than do. Retreat is a wonderful way to get in touch with who you are. To take care of yourself. There was a time in my life when everything I did was for someone else and I found myself coasting on empty. When you get to empty it takes a longer time to fill up your tank. Through the years I have found that my life is smoother when I fill myself up before getting that far away from who I really am. One of the better parts of being more seasoned (older) is that I recognize my needs much sooner than when I was younger. Retreat has filled my tank many times and helped me find the joys in my life. (“quote” from Spiritual Bliss)