| The all-work and no-play lifestyle is no biggie to us | | | | the perfect time to reflect about life and living in |
| yuppies of this generation. We always feel like we | | | | general. |
| have something to chase or outdo, as if we need to | | | | When we finally get to the place where we're |
| be the best at what we do. Because of this we | | | | supposed to spend our spiritual journey, we are |
| bombard ourselves with stressful priorities - sometimes | | | | reminded to detach ourselves from the material things |
| even ones we cannot handle anyway - and then end | | | | which symbolize our busy lives. It is best to totally stay |
| up all zapped out. | | | | away from your laptop, your cellphone, and even your |
| STOP. | | | | mp3 player during this time since they provide |
| Take some time to cherish your soul and go on a | | | | unnecessary distraction. |
| spiritual journey. | | | | Lastly, you will be greeted with a program which you |
| It could be a life-changing experience. | | | | chose, and you will spend the next few days in peace, |
| And here is the main reason why: clarity. | | | | meditation, and cleansing. At this point you might start |
| When preparing for a spiritual journey, we are filled | | | | taking out certain materials like books, papers and |
| with hopes and desires for the trip and have an end | | | | pens, depending on the program you chose.) You will |
| goal in mind - whether it's a decision for a career, a | | | | start to deal with serenity and silence. You will eat |
| relationship or simply a direction in life. When we think | | | | un-timed and will rest in a comfortable bed, albeit not |
| about this "end", we seem to be focused and start to | | | | your own. |
| undress ourselves of the other unnecessary things | | | | Entirely dedicate this short period of time for reaching |
| that clog our heads with useless thoughts. We start to | | | | out to your spirit and getting in touch with your inner |
| devote our entire selves to the vacation. | | | | hopes, desires, and even regrets. Get to know God. |
| When we are already at the actual act of traveling, | | | | Be more thankful. Pray for the people around you and |
| we may also use the idle time for reflection. This may | | | | the rest of the world. If you take the program seriously, |
| sound and look really cliche, but it's true. The slow | | | | you will find peace. |
| change of environment lets you physically detach from | | | | Who knows how far in and deep inside your soul a |
| everything bothering you and focuses you on your | | | | few days can go? |
| spiritual vacation. Also, if there's scenery it can become | | | | |