With the fast pace running of life, people have become so involved in the race that they have forgotten themselves and their relationship with God. One for his own peace of mind should take upon a spiritual journey or should go to a vacation where he can ease his mind and get relaxation
The need
People have become very materialistic in nature and are just concern about the worldly gains. In this process have lost their sense of happiness and their touch with God, they are in dire need of a vacation and a spiritual calm vacation is their need. Few of the general needs for taking these vacations are: to come closer to God, to explore one’s inner self, calm mind and senses and it gives an individual chance to have his “me” time.
Elements
Like the different aspects of every different vacation undertaken by an individual, religious trip too has its own elements which make it different. The most important and basic element is finding a proper place: a place closer to nature helps one to feel fresh and to take away his mind from the city lights. Guidance is the key to a good trip, a spiritual guide can guide a person to the needed prayers, exercise and meditation skills which are necessary for attaining a peace of mind. Motivational talks are needed in order to keep the person on track and for keeping him going.
Benefits of this vacation
A spiritual trip or vacation helps a person to move out from the hustle bustle of the cities and are very is beneficial for them. There are many benefits of these trips and some of them are listed below.
• It refreshes a person’s mind
• The tired bones get rest
• Relaxes and rejuvenates
• It helps in gaining inner peace and settles the unsettled mind
• One’s connection with God is revived
Types of retreat
Spiritual Retreats or spiritual trips should be taken at one’s convenience and wish. A yearly or six monthly retreats is a good rejuvenation vacation for a person. There are two types of retreat that an individual can undertake, these are:
• Personal retreat: in this type of retreat a person takes on a vacation on his own good time and at his own choice of place and time. A person can go to any place quiet and near to the natures, he can take long nature walks, contemplate with his mind’s working and can meditate and pray to God as and when he wants. This type on retreat is taken in solitude and is more flexible in nature.
• Group retreat: The religious organization around the world organize spiritual vacations or camps. In this type a person enrolls him-self or her-self into the organized programs and joins others in the camps. There is a fixed itinerary to be followed. And the timings of meditation, prayers and exercise are pre-determined. The organizers also provide spiritual gurus, lecturers and motivators who help in the grooming process of the individual. Silent hours are also allotted for people to seek into one own self.
San Luis Rey retreat center http://www.sanluisrey.org/retreats/ organize variety of retreat programs and events at Oceanside, California. Register and join retreat center at http://www.sanluisrey.org/retreats/
Contact :
Contact Person: Maureen Sullivan
E-mail: [email protected]
Old Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
Address: 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057-6402
Tel/Fax: (760) 757-3651
Website: http://www.sanluisrey.org/