1st February Lesson learned

So back in the real world, what did I gain / learn from the retreat. Uhm? Well I learned that a place with all you can eat meals three times a day, crammed full of sugar filled treats, plus mid meals snackettes isn't the best place for a newly diagnosed diabetic. But you will all be pleased to know that I was a good boy and managed to resist temptation (most of the time). 

I learned, although in truth I already knew so it was merely confirmation, that I really don't like these gatherings. Especially the 'unstructured' nature where there is too much time in the day to 'go away and reflect'. Probably because I didn't think there was enough substance to actually reflect on. 

I would have liked some 'directed' group activities where we would have been encouraged to talk to those we didn't really now as well as to familiar faces about the joys and challenges of the ministry we all face. As it is I came away knowing little or nothing about where my colleges are at in their roles.

But I did learn that if you stick in there long enough and keep your heart, mind, eyes and yes ears open there will be something that I felt I was able to take back into circuit life and utilise. Was it worth two whole days to receive that little nugget, probably not but at the end of it all at least I came away with something, which is better than nothing.Just.