Episode 92 | How to create a solo day with God, with Dawn Gabriel

<p dir="ltr">Welcome back to Soul Care for Therapists with your host, Dawn Gabriel. As we find ourselves in the midst of summer, Dawn reflects on how quickly time is passing. Summer brings a mix of fun, travel, and work, but she's particularly enjoying the beautiful weather.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Discovering the Solo Day with God </h2> <p dir="ltr">Dawn shares a spiritual practice that has become essential to her, often raising questions from others about the practical aspects. She introduces the concept of a solo day—a combination of Soul Care and spending time alone with God. Despite the challenges of carving out time for oneself, Dawn emphasizes the importance of regularity in this practice and its profound impact on her spiritual journey.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Overcoming Challenges and Finding Sacred Spaces</h2> <p dir="ltr">Dawn acknowledges the difficulties of dedicating a half or full day to solitude with God. She explores the common obstacles and encourages listeners to confront and overcome them. Dawn recounts her personal experience of a recent solo day at a retreat center near Castle Rock, Colorado, called the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat Center. She highlights the serene ambiance, silence, and natural beauty of the surroundings.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Recommended Resources for Solo Days </h2> <p dir="ltr">To provide direction and guidance for those interested in embarking on their own solo days, Dawn recommends the book Solo: Creating Space with God by Steven Smith and Peter Ivy. She finds this book to be a concise and practical resource, which she plans to summarize for her audience. Dawn emphasizes the importance of tailoring the solo day to individual preferences and needs.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Understanding the Purpose of the Solo Day </h2> <p dir="ltr">Dawn delves into the significance of taking retreats and emphasizes the rhythm of rest and solitude as modeled by Jesus in the Bible. She encourages listeners to examine the excuses and challenges that hinder them from undertaking a solo day with God. By slowing do