I held my first solo retreat this weekend at the Haven. I figured I could do it, and I had the Supreme Back-up of Darcy preparing meals. Still. I felt the responsibility of bringing the participants deep value.
Friday Night With a Plan went well. Then I realized I didn’t know exactly what would happen the next day! The itinerary just indicated Practices. I stewed awake awhile before remembering MY weekend practice of letting the moment guide me.
This takes trust and discipline. I had to surrender something Friday night so I coul
d sleep. I had to trust in the strength of the Practices Toolbox and my ability to listen to the moment and remember a useful tool. And here’s the Real Takeaway~I had to trust in the wisdom of the other participants.
Here’s where Things got Really Cool. Every session began with these beautiful women expressing some insight, conflict, need, desire…. Every single time, this gave me the direction. Any plan didn’t matter or could be modified!
Winging it. Being present. Building the toolbox. Being accountable. This all takes trust and discipline. I like the paradox. My invitation to you is to cultivate that dance. Sure, we’re gonna wobble and step on toes. Still. Deep Value.