It happens all around the globe, some cultures are more use to it than others. In my case I found the solace of a retreat here in the US. I remember my mother saying six years ago "will you live your kids alone with your husband for three days?; that is so unusual" I said yes and I have done that many times.
The group I am part of got together in Minneapolis this year. It is always nice to see again those we are close to but only see each other once a year and the new comers with the desire to learn and answer fascinating questions that are hard to ask in other settings.
To help those that can't come to this event, we record the teachings and this is where I come inn, I am usually the messenger that sends the recordings after designing a disk label and a cover for the case.
It is a challenging process as I have no particular artistic talent; but gives me the opportunity to listen to the teachings again and always find answers and clarifications to issues that can be overheard when I am taking notes or checking up the recording levels at the retreat.
We were an awkward group of people surrounded by wedding rehearsals and banquets. One night people couldn't sleep as the groom found out something that upset him and was yelling drunk outside our rooms. Not a peaceful yogic way to wake up or fall sleep as it was very early in the morning. Luckily enough yoga always helps to make you more acceptable and adaptable.
Today running with a cold found the opportunity to slow down and prepare the packages for my fellow yogis and yoginis having my teacher Swami Dasa in the background. Ah! that was the best way to allow the body to recover and get stronger for the week.
Have you been in a special retreat? Any stories that you would like to share?
Pushing hard and hoping to have the website by the end of the week.
Have a great week!
Rocio
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