tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13413591.post112449456607194046..comments2023-09-25T11:05:14.371-04:00Comments on The Balanced Center: Personal retreats--what do you do?Staying in Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729612779930162079noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13413591.post-1125099282698785832005-08-26T19:34:00.000-04:002005-08-26T19:34:00.000-04:00Quiet can be a precious commodity in this modern w...Quiet can be a precious commodity in this modern world!Staying in Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729612779930162079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13413591.post-1125044049001402932005-08-26T04:14:00.000-04:002005-08-26T04:14:00.000-04:00I try to find a quiet place where no one can distu...I try to find a quiet place where no one can disturb me to read the bible and worship God through songs and prayer. I sense His divine presence when I worship Him and that makes all the difference to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13413591.post-1124807716576323742005-08-23T10:35:00.000-04:002005-08-23T10:35:00.000-04:00Oh, I love that idea--saying the Jesus prayer wher...Oh, I love that idea--saying the Jesus prayer wherever you are in the middle of a work day. I'll have to remember that.Staying in Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729612779930162079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13413591.post-1124762790205501732005-08-22T22:06:00.000-04:002005-08-22T22:06:00.000-04:00The Jesus prayer is my favorite. I can say it any...The Jesus prayer is my favorite. I can say it anytime, anywhere. Especially at work I'll close my eyes for a few moments, breathe deeply and recite it. Centering prayer twice a day really helps. And finally as others mentioned, silence is very strengthening.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640461142933484469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13413591.post-1124716424313997902005-08-22T09:13:00.000-04:002005-08-22T09:13:00.000-04:00I agree, Lifeisgreat. These personal retreats (or...I agree, Lifeisgreat. These personal retreats (or retreats of any kind, really) are very important in today's world. <BR/><BR/>Important, as St. Peter's Helper's says, to rekindle the fire.Staying in Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729612779930162079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13413591.post-1124522022696954602005-08-20T03:13:00.000-04:002005-08-20T03:13:00.000-04:00I try to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and ...I try to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and pour my heart out, then listen to sacred silence. At times, I listen to classical music, preferably sacred music. Journal writing and spiritual reading also help rekindle the fire within whenever it's seems ready to burn out.Saint Peter's helpershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047599637724439837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13413591.post-1124505472489911972005-08-19T22:37:00.000-04:002005-08-19T22:37:00.000-04:00"Personal retreats" as you call them (I like the n..."Personal retreats" as you call them (I like the name) are very important in this very hectic world in which we live. For me, I listen to music with headphones on (blocks out the worldly noise) and light a scented candle (lavender or lilac are my favorite). I also write, and write, and write. One of my favorites, though, is chatting with dear friends. It really keeps me connected and gets me through the tough times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com