Retreats come in all shapes. Some persons like to journal, to answer their questions in writing. Others prefer to draw or doodle. Some like to walk or wash dishes. Others may choose to reflect on Scripture or poetry or listen to music.
Prayer is essential in all retreats.
Any space can be the sacred place of retreat, but some prefer a special space that speaks to their being. Some people take short retreats in the midst of their work by looking out a window or walking to the water cooler. Others may do so on the bus or in the car or even in the midst of a meeting by tuning-out a speaker or discussion. There is no right retreat, but we all have the need to retreat regularly. She had several children and other relatives under her care.