4 Life Changing Benefits of Taking a Spiritual Retreat
Stressed out. Burned out. That’s the sentiments of 62% of American employees. This means 62% of Americans are extremely fatigued and feel out of control. 33% of Americans are a constant stream of stress, but feel it is manageable. This means 95% of Americans are stressed and 2/3 of Americans can’t handle the pressure. [1] I’ve been in my full-time ministry position for just under 1 year. It’s been fantastic experience and still it was time for a break. I wasn’t stressed out beyond belief. I simply needed to disconnect and be refreshed. My solution: a spiritual retreat . I have been told for years to take time away. Disconnect. But like everyone else, I had excuses why I couldn’t break away. You name the excuse, I’ve probably given it…legitimately. I am glad to say, the excuses stopped. I am now fresh off of a 30 hour spiritual retreat. I am convinced everyone should take a yearly spiritual retreat because of 4 life changing benefits. You clean the slate. It is re