In order to retain some of the secrets of Search Retreat I decided on a strange format for this blog. Below are a number of snapshots from my weekend, in chronological order, and in as much detail as I dare to reveal. Things were said and actions were done that I must respect by keeping them unmentioned. Therefore some of these snapshots are intentionally vague. That being said, I hope that I create a picture of what my experience was like entirely from my perspective. Enjoy.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Candlelit Room

I walked into the supposedly familiar room where we had spent so much time during the weekend. It was lit by a dozen or so candles strewn out around the floor. Three others were already inside, nose deep in the retreats most secretive and emotional activity. It was clear they had already embarked on their journey and that I was about to start mine. I sat down, immersed in hushed tones of joy and tears. I picked up a candle (one that I still have today) and began my own journey.

I smiled, I laughed, and I cried. I was present and I was far away deep in my thoughts and my mind. I was physically in the dark yet enlightened all the same.

Afterwards I was, needless to say, emotionally drained. We were all together now and even the leaders were with us. They told of of our next activity and I was worried I wouldn't be able to be fully engaged after being so spent. I asked for help, and I received it.

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