Retreating in silence, I can listen with my heart. Connected to my own rhythm, my own schedule, I sense the power and essence of my spirit – Kazi

I am always in awe of the clarity and perspective to be gained simply by withdrawing.

The process of withdrawing is alchemical, it fosters nurturing and is feminine and intuitive in nature.

Retreating into silence ignites the spark of creativity and is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves.

I do Vipassana on a regular basis – a retreat into ten days of meditation and silence. It is a time for deep communion with self and spirit. By the end of the 10 days my spiritual senses are incredibly heightened, I hear and feel the resonance of God in all things and I find myself overflowing with the passion to create.

Withdrawing into silence however, does not require 10 days of meditation, we don’t always have the luxury of time on our hands. A spiritual retreat can be a walk on the beach or sitting quietly under a tree.

Every person needs a retreat, a “dynamo” of silence, where he may go for the exclusive purpose of being newly recharged by the Infinite – Paramahansa Yogananda

It is my belief that we become receptive vehicles for creative energy when we are still. It is important to learn how to be idle, it is a psychological necessity. Idleness provides us with the space to contemplate and discover who we are, how we think and how we participate in the world.