Lake Arrowhead
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MSIA Retreat Sept. 23-25, 2005
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The San Diego MSIA community spent the weekend at the Lake Arrowhead retreat
property in September. It was a great opportunity for us all to spend some
time with nature and with each other. There were some formal processes and
some leisure time to relax, mediate, walk in the woods, play volleyball, games,
and just have fun.
Richard Castellanos created a fun treasure hunt reminiscent
of a Survivor Challenge. We had a great time wondering around the property
looking for clues. Two teams, red and green, set off in opposite directions
following clues that led to puzzle pieces. Eventually we all gathered in
the sanctuary to solve the puzzle and learn a key spiritual principle.
Joe Keoughan had us all out on the volleyball court for a team building exercise
that was challenging, fun, and insightful. Without giving it away, we had to
accomplish a task as a team and do so blindfolded while working together. It
was great fun.
Ron created a few processes with the intent to realize greater joy in our
lives. We spent time in the sanctuary working in teams to explore how we create
or block joy in our lives. We then went on a moving meditation around the property
spending some silent time with ourselves, reflecting on what's going on in
our lives.
We did group SEs each morning at 7:30am in the sanctuary followed by a group
breakfast. Everyone pitched in to make the weekend a huge success. All agreed
we want to make this an annual event.
Saturday evening was movie night in the sanctuary. We watched a funny movie
on a big screen with a projector Ron brought. I think we all agreed the weekend
went way to fast. Maybe next year we go over the Labor Day weekend to give
us an extra day. I know I could use it!
Hats off to the volunteers that worked in the kitchen. And a huge thank you
to Pan Inman who, unfortunately could not attend, but create the menu and did
the shopping and some cooking for all of us. Everyone pitched in to clean up
the property. We held the intention to leave it in better shape than we found
it
and I would
say we accomplished our goal.
Same time next year! Enjoy the pictures from the weekend.
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