What factors determine whether a retreat is positive or negative?

The purpose of putting the kusha grass is to use the Buddha's life story in our practice. Guru Shakyamuni Buddha used a kusha grass to sit on when he lived an ... 1. a (1) : an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable (2) : the process of receding from a position or ... retreat ... The noun retreat means a place you can go to be alone, to get away from it all. A spot under a shady tree might be your favorite retreat from the sun, ... Kairos is a four-day retreat that invites the junior class to consider what it means to live intentionally in God's time. Q: Why are there so many steps to apply? A: Because the CSI Master Specifiers Retreat is meant to be an exclusive and intimate experience, attendance is limited ... It has meant contacting brilliant local artists, yoga teachers and florists to talk about hosting masterclasses and retreats. And it has meant creating ... Oct 8, 2014 ... Originally, the bugle call was sounded at sunset, and its purpose was to communicate specific orders. It was meant to instruct sentries to be ... Aug 6, 2014 ... That's what's meant to happen on a retreat for all of us. The Lord tells us, “Ascende superius,” (Lk 14:10) “Friend, come up higher.” He tells ... Jul 15, 2014 ... I knew his book was a New York Times best seller and that he was prominent in the marriage seminar business. To me, this meant major money. I am ... Jul 8, 2022 ... ... intended for creation. Retreats provide a container for learning to lament. Rest, silence, meditation, and contemplation—essential ...