Reasons why I can't go to the Your Story Be Present Retreat in Oregon this June:
1. I would miss my little 'un, and feel bad for leaving her for a whole week.
2. It would inconvenience a lot of people, particularly where extra babysitting duties are concerned.
3. It would require a lot of forethought, planning and organisation.
4. The total cost, including an airfare from Australia, would be disproportionately high (and the exchange rate might no longer be in my favour by then).
5. It's a long way to go for a couple of days.
6. By the time I get everyone on board with the idea, places will have all booked up anyway.
7. My plane might crash. Or I might miss my connection at LAX. And I hate LAX.
8. It's not like my art or writing are all that important.
9. It would be a highly selfish, indulgent thing to do.
10. I am not worthy of this sort of opportunity.
Reasons why I should go:
1. It would make my soul sing.
oooooooh, it would make your soul sing...
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely last line! mine sang reading it.
&
love sent too,
to your floored heart below...
to your everything in side...
all precious. xo
and #2 Oregon is breath-takingly beautiful. I loved every moment of the couple of weeks I spent there (and that involved a Melb-Syd-Lax-SF-Eugene combo of flight connections, rerouted luggage and it all came out fine in the end).
ReplyDeleteYou know if you did get stranded in LAX, I'd be happy to drive over and keep you company!! ;)
ReplyDeleteAll of the reasons you have listed for NOT going are exactly why you should attend this event - it's time for extreme self care and making your heart sing! That is not at all selfish or indulgent - it's necessary for your GROWTH =-)