If you've ever heard about someone (such as John the Baptist) who retreated to the wilderness to get close to God, it can sound a bit far fetched. Lots of opinions circulate about whether that type of experience even has value, especially as more of an emphasis is put on community, especially to those in the Christian faith.
 
And yet, those experiences have their place. We can see from Jesus that retreating to be alone can be one of the most restorative and necessary practices a person can have. Even if you're not a Christian, carving out time to be alone is important. Meditating and resetting the rhythm of our lives is an important exercise for mental health.
 
Furthermore, if you are a Christian, it can be one of the most essential ways to hear God's voice. When we're always on the move, rolling along with the hustle and bustle of society, it's difficult to feel the Holy Spirit's nudges.
 
Consequently, I've uploaded the retelling of my experience on a spiritual retreat. I was instructed to carve out at least eight hours for time with the LORD on a spiritual retreat in a Kairos assignment. This document isn't very long or detailed, but I hope it encourages you to craft a spiritual retreat for yourself. It certainly was beneficial to me.
 
It's also pretty "raw," as always. So, brace yourself for unfiltered notes. :)