Inspiration is heightened with preparation.
The Moms' Retreat can provide an inspiring environment, but each of you must open the door to revelation. Writing is a powerful tool to open that door.
As part of your registration process you will have the opportunity to submit a "paper" on this year's theme:
Receiving Revelation
Illumination for the Soul
The purpose of this "paper" is to help you open your mind and heart to this year's theme; to become passionate about it; to make it more of a focus in your life. Your writing will not determine your ability to get in, but it will be read by your Cabin Mothers or other Moms' Retreat leaders to help us deliver a better experience for you.
Ideas for writing your paper may include:
* Start with prayer--ask for thoughts and ideas to be brought to mind.
* Write a free-flow of thoughts and feelings for 30 min or more.
* Identify 2 or 3 thoughts or points that you feel the most passion about.
* Polish these ideas.
* End with a prayer of gratitude.
This writing assignment is not meant to be overly time consuming. As mentioned above, writing is a powerful way to open the doors of revelation. Even though your words will be read, you will gain more from this experience if you write for yourself and for God rather than for an audience.
Weekly Writing Opportunities Leading up the Retreat.
The writing you submit with your registration will not be your only opportunity to write. Starting in June, there will also be 12 weekly writing opportunities leading up to the Retreat. They are not designed to be laborious or time consuming, but they will have a large influence on your experience at the retreat. You will be rewarded for any effort, but great effort will bring about miracles.
