Vacations for the Spirit Refresh and Renew Your Life With a Personal Retreat

back cover vacations FOR THE SPIRIT A personal retreat is a vacation for the spirit. It is the time to turn away from everyday concerns to reconnect with your spiritual side. Retreats are most often a time away from home devoted to prayer and meditation, but personal retreats can also take the form of short but intensive periods of reflection and renewal in the midst of everyday life. Taking time out can affirm your path in life so far and make a vision of the road ahead. Some special occasions and events such as birthdays, bereavements, anniversaries, and changes in lifestyle or occupation can also invite you to pause for reflection and prayer. Vacations for the Spiritis a practical introduction and a guide that demonstrates how a deep and ancient spiritual practice can enrich your life. Creative exercises and meditations provide an aid to understanding traditional forms of retreat as well as a guide to practicing personal retreats to develop inner strength and personal empowerment. Alan Walker has taught religious studies in England, Italy, and the United States, and has also worked as a counselor and spiritual director. He has a particular interest in new religions and sacred geography.Walker, Alan is the author of 'Vacations for the Spirit Refresh and Renew Your Life With a Personal Retreat', published 2004 under ISBN 9780764127373 and ISBN 0764127373.