When I first taught of retreat, one thing enters my mind.
Boredom; I cannot imagine myself without cell phone, internet and other stuff
for three days but for the sake of requirements I taught of the need to attend.
It’s a requirement, it’s compulsory so we don’t have a choice but to comply. I
love attending these kinds of activities when I was in highschool. When I
experienced retreats and recollections in SPUM, I am gradually getting used to
it along with the activities and programs. I realize that I need to deepen my thoughts
more in order to contemplate with the purpose of having such. I just got home
from a retreat 2 days ago. It’s my last retreat actually. And again, while
packing my things, I can’t help but to express my anxiety regarding this.
(I only have few pictures taken. I'm still waiting for the group pictures)
I got myself wrong on the anxious feeling I felt and assumed
about the retreat. Now all I can say is.. That’s the best retreat ever. I keep
on saying: life changing experience. Lately, our class is experiencing a problem
regarding a matter or issue. Hearsays, rumors, comments, judgments, assuming
and stories were part of the hitch. We’ve been through a matter that became
personal. It wasn’t suppose to be like that; we just forgot to open our minds.
We became close-minded, if I am not mistaken. Our class was separated. Smiles,
giggles and laughs faded away. Without reflecting on a change that will occur
during the retreat, it happened. A facilitator whom I know was designed by God
to make a change had done his mission. Series of activities helped us become
united. First day and second day, we are good but we’re still having a difficulty.
On the last day, we drained the burdens and sorrows as we embrace each other
with a heart longing for peace and harmony. After the mass, I appreciate that
no one in that group was pretending. We
are all sincere in the utterance words and gestures.
The power of God is indeed present. We had a growth session
a week ago before the retreat. I couldn’t open my heart that time. I keep on
saying that if it’s not the time yet, I don’t want to rush and push it. Maybe
the reason is because I don’t want to force myself in reconciling with people when
my heart is still closed. God manually and enthusiastically open the hearts of
each and everyone in our group to open hearts and accept things. We had the opportunity
to utter the sincerest sorry on the persons we think we have hurt. Now, we are
all fresh from hatred. We will live us one with love and happiness. Thank you
Lord!
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