There is a vacant, neglected house next door that I have a key to. I have not spent much time there lately. That might be the perfect place.

That place you found sounds wonderful, Brad, Nice find.

Yes, I think I understand the need you might have, Ryan. Sometimes I may be quite deep in the woods and relatively off the beaten track and therefore very unlikely to run into anyone else. But it often isn�t until I go still deeper, to a place where it is highly unlikely that I should run into anyone, that my body and mind give a sigh of relief. I think what I am looking for is to get completely away from humans, if only for a little while. In your case you probably should honor and respect your desire not to spend even a dime on your retreat. You, too, are obviously looking to get away from something, and completely, if only for a little while.

Hi,

Yesterday, I sat in the vacant house for about 45 minutes recollecting. Later in the evening, I saw the video of Neverending Story for the first time. My favorite part was the cool hide-away in the school-house.

Yeah. That hide-away in the schoolhouse was very cool. And that vacant house sounds nice. I was at the secret waterhole the day before yesterday. It was a beautiful day and, boy, did I get my exercise walking brisking there and back, squeezing that venture in after work.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I sure miss my buddy Brad

Love transformation is such a lonely place without you Brad.

Come back my friend and get us stimulated with your great intelligence and your beautiful Brad personality.

Thinking of you my buddy and pal.

Hi private messaging option is still open. If he has notifications checked, he'll receive notice if you send one to him.

Booh Hoo Brad, I will send you a private love letter.

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Originally posted by Ryan:
[qb]It is a retreat center in Pennsylvania that hosts 4 and 8-day contemplative retreats:

http://www.bethanyretreatcenter.org/homepage2.htm

It is still tentative depending on my getting off work. [/qb]

To whom it may concern:

I got off work and am leaving today for the eight day contemplative retreat described as follows:

"A retreat which enables the participants to deepen their contemplative journey in the contemporary world. Integration of contemplation and activity are cultivated in the silence, solitude, community support, and guidance in the time at Bethany. This process is aided through the practice of Centering Prayer and of Lectio Divina, as well as other prayer practices. (Massage Therapist available - not included in the cost.) Prior Centering Prayer experience is required."

See you later.

Enjoy your retreat, Ryan, and remember us in prayer sometime.

Ryan, serious souls like yours seek solitude. I wish you much blessing in your retreat.