The importance of disruption

There is something soothing about a retreat held seaside. This weekend I had the privilege of sharing this view with a bunch of other women- and God.

My first morning started with a walk on the beach at sunrise. The second I chose to catch up on sleep. 

I often find going away to be a disruption to routine and wonder if staying home would not have been easier. Certainly I wouldnot have eaten quite as much, I would have slept better in my own bed and I would have caught up on housework. However, I would not have experienced the moments of deep reflection, of loving sisterhood and would not have been as challenged for growth as I had, if I had stayed at home. 

In business, I have always been a believer in stepping out of the business in order to work on the business. I think the same is true for our personal lives and growth. Sometimes we are so engrossed in the minutae of the daily grind that we forget the importance of getting a bigger view; and the importance of working on our life. 

I have still to process what I have taken away from this retreat. And there is much. I know the real results will be determined by my actions afterwards. This disruption was indeed a gift.