UBC "Fall Retreat" #1

Friday night I went to the UBC Fall Retreat, which was actually held at the SLC so more could attend. It was free, which made it possible for me to attend (Thanks, God). When I walked in with a friend of mine, we had to sign up for a time to go into the "Labyrinth," which was described as a sort of prayer journey or meditation. We signed up for the first time in room #2.

We read the description and entered the room. It was dimly lit with Christmas lights and the room was full of calming music. A maze-like path was taped out along the floor (there were no wrong turns though, no dead-ends... labyrinth style, you know). Throughout the path, sheets of paper were set at "stations." I took off my shoes and set them aside along with my purse and jacket. We began our journey.


I think I will keep the full journey to myself, but it was such an awesome experience. It really taught me to look at myself and see myself as a child of God. It taught me that before I can even know what God wants me to do in life, I have to recognize and ignore, or rather set aside, all else in my life... everything distracting me.


So we completed our journey and I think I came out with a weight off of my shoulders. After that, my friend had to leave, but there were plenty more UBCers to meet and have fun with. I ended up playing Knockout with quite a few until the pizza arrived! Mmm...

The story shall continue in my next entry

Love God, embrace beauty, live life to the fullest