Transformation

I attended the 10-day retreat this past January in Snowmass for the fourth year. I had mixed feelings about attending the retreat this year. There were times I was excited about the retreat and seeing my friends again, and there were times that I just wanted to stay home in my world that I love and take that 10 days and go on a vacation! During those 10 days in Snowmass, it was difficult for me, but I resigned myself to the fact that I was there and I was going to make the best of it. On a daily basis, outside of the meditation time, I would sit in the prayer room and surrender myself to God, praying for not only the knowledge of His will, but also the courage to carry out His will, whatever that may be. When I came home, I experienced intense unloading that lasted about 36 hours. I'm grateful for the unloading as God, the Divine Therapst, brought things to the surface for me and by Wednesday I had sought professional help. A part of me that has been untouched was revealed and I am willing to see where that takes me.

I just got home from service work that I have the privilege of providing that I was guided to as a direct result of the meditation. Today, I'm reminded again how I am being led to a life that is perfect, and all I have to do is be willing, work the steps, pray and meditate, and do the next right thing. The program and this meditation practice have carried me through the most difficult time of my life, and it continues to carry me, even when times are good.

And by the way, I'm going on vacation in three weeks!!
Jo Ann S