This week, I handed in my final paper for the two year Center for Spiritual Formation program. Going through it has been one of the biggest blessings in my life so far. It began nearly two years ago with an 8-day intensive at Rivendell, a retreat center on Bowen Island. Tomorrow, I will head to Rivendell again. This time it will be with just one friend. And it will only be for two nights.
I have had a rather hairy and hectic life these past three weeks so I am grateful for some time to slow down and be away from the rigours of daily life. I look forward to the silence and the solitude. I look forward to catching up on some sleep and journalling my little heart out. I'm also bringing a small jigsaw puzzle with me to do there because it will help me to relax.
Going back to Rivendell at this particular time is significant to me. I like how it bookends my Center for Spiritual Formation experience. I am praying though that this rain would kindly go somewhere else for the three days ahead. But even if it doesn't, it's not like I'll be puzzling outside anyway. ;)
