A month ago I went to Mercy Center in Madison for a week long silent retreat. The fact that I was looking forward to silence did not surprise my family. I was not prepared for just how exquisite the experience would prove to be. It was a week of exhales after holding my breath for far too long. A bone-weary fatigue lifted.
Coming home from a retreat or a vacation, it is always a challenge to bring back and incorporate the healing pace that made the break so refreshing. The lessons of my silent retreat are with me today, reminding me to breathe and rest, whenever possible, in a place of faith and silence.
Peace,
Cruger
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