In my twenties, I usually found time to go to a Prayer Mountain in Antipolo City about 25 miles east of Manila. I would stay overnight to think, pray, and discern my direction and areas of growth. I considered that my personal retreat, which helped clear my mind and reaffirm my commitment to my sense of calling.
My thirties, though, which is about to end, feel crazy busy and fast; I sometimes feel like I’m drowning in responsibilities between family, work, my master’s degree, and other personal projects here and there. Did I mention that we have three sons, two of them are under the age of 4! I feel like I need to hit pause, recharge, and take stock of how I want to spend the next decade of my life.
Thankfully, I am going on a Sabbatical for 45 days!
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