Retreat - Day 2

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After a restful night's sleep, we gathered in the morning for one of the most powerful experiences of the retreat. Womb #Meditation. When I added this meditation in the itinerary, I was questioning myself - why womb? Only to realize at the retreat that all the participants were going to be ladies! The day began on an ultra-powerful note as we peeped into the times when we were in our mothers' #WOMB. So many thoughts, ideologies, and #beliefs came up to the surface for each one of them, which they resonated to, as a behavioral pattern in their lives currently.

The day progressed as we delved into the different layers of the #mind, as well as the universal laws. A hearty session, with release work being performed on one of the participants. That simple in-room session, opened up so much for me as well as everyone present. I saw something being stirred and shaken in each one. Speaking about Joseph Murphy, his book, the powers of the subconscious mind and many simple ways to really work on the #subconscious to break free of limiting beliefs. It was necessary as what we were going to delve into next, would require the understanding of these concepts.

Womb regression began in the afternoon, post-lunch, and the experiences each one had, were terrific! The one experience which is stuck in my head is one of the participants seeing herself in her mother's womb, covered with thorns on the whole body except the face. She narrated seeing the #fetus having thorns growing from the inside of it pointing outwards. As much as this thought scared me, we tried to figure what this metaphor could mean.

In the meanwhile, the resort, as well as the staff, left no stone unturned to deliver the best of #service to us. After the regression drained and tired, we headed for the tea break. One thing I must confess is this - this was a super #talkative and #notorious group I ever was a part of! And thus. our conversations and laughter and sharing seemed never ending.

I have always been a person who needs ample amount of quiet time. No matter how talkative I may get. When the moments should be quiet, they should be quiet! Had it not been for Ankit, I would 've really failed to manage that quiet time for myself. And I cannot thank him enough for this. Quietly enjoying the #tea, by the #poolside, all I could do in that moment, was PRAY. Pray that this turns out to bring some shift, some transformation for everyone present. Including me.

As the sun went down, we gathered in our room for the #storytelling divination exercise. Knowingly, unknowingly people spoke from their subconscious. about themselves, their fears, dreams, and desires. Baffled at how real it could get. And yet another day was fulfilled at the #retreat.

12th Aug. Day 1 of the retreat.

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We were running behind schedule as per the itinerary. Because we reached the resort some 3 hours after the scheduled arrival time. And there I was! Already thinking of how is everything going to get sorted here. Somewhere, I knew that we had extra time on day 4. however, the thought of all that I wanted to do, was too much to handle.

In the middle of all the chaos, the rooms were assigned to each one, and there was an odd person out! Because of the goof up of the number of participants, as well as one of them, who had already informed me that she wouldn't want to share her space with anyone, I found myself in a fix. Triple occupancy was not something I had wanted for anyone, however, then, we didn't have a choice. And so I just prayed that things be accepted the way they were. The participants were so supportive that some of them actually agreed for a triple occupancy.

It's magical how the universe conspires to take care of everything on its own. The upgraded rooms were suites, plush and comfortable. Extra spacious and with room for more than 2 people. On one hand, where 3 of them agreed for triple sharing, the other one who was to stay alone, offered to share her suite too! That was probably the best moment of that day for me. Everyone was happy with the rooms as well as their own space. Because this was going to be our abode for the coming 4 days!
Rooms sorted, all settled, we could manage to do the opening ceremony on day 1 and the rest of it, I left it on Angels, the universe as well as the days to come...

Retreat - The start.

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12th Aug. An important day in the lives of 8 people. For this was the day, all of us had waited for. To bring a change, a shift, a transformation in our lives. At the subconscious level. Participants gathered from Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Dubai for this transformational journey. Somehow, fighting all the odds, the resistance as well as personal battles, we could make it for the retreat!

As we met at the Cochin Airport, each one in their cocoons and layers of protection, hardly had I thought that this could be one of the powerful groups ever coming together. With core issues and experiences being the same, I feel, we shared some of the most painful, life-transforming and heart-wrenching events and incidents earlier in our lives. Similar at the crux, however different in appearance. We left, from the Cochin Airport, singing and making merry. Getting to know each other, without knowing what pillars of strength and support we would become for each other over the days to follow.

The welcome at the resort was heartwarming and set the tone for us and the activities that had to follow. After so many goof ups, with the transport and the stay, in the end, on day 1, we not only managed to pull it, however, were more than happy with what we received. It was more than what I and Ankit could've really asked for. And then, in the heart of my heart, I knew, that this was going to be more than I could have ever thought about...

What it takes to live your dreams..

With the time flying at jet speed, I never realized how months went by. It has been 2 months of intense efforts, which we have been putting physically, mentally, emotionally as well as financially. The time to reap the rewards has come, finally!
Many people questioned me - what's the number? What profits are you making? Is this giving you any return? And some people I know, are envious of the fact thinking I might be minting money out of the retreat program. Lol. Tathastu to that!
There is something I wish to share. Not because someone has asked me to, but because I want to speak my heart.
Taking retreats (spiritual retreats) may be a cake walk for many people out there, Not for me! Taking retreats may be a way to mint money for many, not yet for me! Retreats may be a long term prosperity plan for many, not for me!
Taking retreats is a matter of LOVE, for me. Conducting spiritual retreats is MY DREAM!! It is about the intention of BEING there. Being of service to others. To me, taking retreats is fulfilling my heart's desire to travel and be of help to others, at the same time!
Taking retreats is about pushing myself out of my boundaries and in doing so, maybe inspire a few to do the same. For me, taking retreat is SATISFACTION.
When the participants break down and cry, when I see a bleak smile of change on their face, when I know they are churning from inside, when I can be available to them 24x7 for those days, when something inside them shifts, then, and only then, it satiates my heart, my being. I feel fulfilled. I feel accomplished. I feel I made a difference, a good one!
That, my friend, is my whole intention of doing retreats. Because sometimes, you need to get out of your house, break free of the mundane and let your spirit soar high... In adventure, in light, and in change...