EP #190: Why I'm Nervous About a Retreat with Bob DePasquale

I'm going on a 3 day retreat and I'm anxious.

I'll be there already by the time you listen to this but I had to be honest about what I am feeling.

I know it's going to be good.  I know it's going to be challenging.  I know I'll come out better.

So, why am I nervous?  

I often say that fear is a liar.  This is because it usually indicates the unknown - what we're really afraid of.  You might think I'm not ignorant based on my statements above but despite knowing some facts, I don't know exactly what is going to happen.  In fact, I know very little.  I don't even know where I'm going.  I'm getting picked up one evening and taken back (hopefully) 3 days later.

Pray for me.  Wish me luck.

I'll be back with a report next week.

Have a generous day. 

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

  • About the importance of discomfort

  • What Via de Cristo means

  • What I’m nervous about

  • Why it’s important to try something new

  • Why scheduling social media posts isn’t engaging

  • Why you should challenge your faith

  • When the last time I didn’t use a phone for 3 straight day was

  • How I’m excited to meet new people

Quotes Worth Sharing:

  • “This is an opportunity for me to step away from the world.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “I always encourage people to lean into those challenges.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “You want to make sure there’s a little bit of discomfort so you can guarantee that there is at least a little bit of growth.” - Bob DePasquale

  • ”I want to be vulnerable.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “I probably need some time to just step away and disconnect.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “If you don’t challenge yourself, someone or something else will.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “I’ve done some crazy things in my life.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “We need to be disconnected more.” - Bob DePasquale

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