As much as a rhythm of seasonal retreats anchors my practice, most weeks I am not on a retreat. Most weeks it’s the near daily work at the desk, the rhythms of care. The piles of books, the pot of soup, the floors swept. Charlotte Donlon has created a wonderful 4 part cycle that can be molded into retreats that fit the flow of daily life. The retreats can be 40 minutes, 4 hours, or a full day, but the cycle is the same: sit, read, move, and take notes.
The timing of this post is uncanny. I’ve been chatting with my counselor about what a practical writing rhythm looks like in my day-to-day, but we haven’t gotten far into ideas other than “wake up earlier.” This is a beautiful rhythm that I plan to try! Thank you for sharing. And congratulations on your upcoming retreat! So happy for you 💕
Oh I love hearing this, Robin! It’s been on my list to write all week, and I just got to it on Thursday. So glad it arrived just in time! Can’t wait to see what you create.
The timing of this post is uncanny. I’ve been chatting with my counselor about what a practical writing rhythm looks like in my day-to-day, but we haven’t gotten far into ideas other than “wake up earlier.” This is a beautiful rhythm that I plan to try! Thank you for sharing. And congratulations on your upcoming retreat! So happy for you 💕
Oh I love hearing this, Robin! It’s been on my list to write all week, and I just got to it on Thursday. So glad it arrived just in time! Can’t wait to see what you create.