There are several places I look forward to visiting in the fall. One is visiting a state park.

This year me and my husband chose to spend one night at Clifty Falls State Park and stayed at the INN. This was our first time visiting this park. It overlooks the Ohio River, and they had nice outside seating where you could sit and take it in. We were blessed with two days of great weather which allowed us to take some nice hikes.

There is something very healing and inspiring about being out in nature and seeing all the wonderful creations. We did moderate trails, and they were still a good workout. The next day we visited Madison, Indiana. They have a beautiful brick walking path which goes along the river. So nice to see a lot of people enjoying it.

After that our next stop was St. Meinrad, Indiana where we stayed in the Archabbey Guest House. We were able to visit the Archabbey Church and attend a retreat on Saturday. The retreat given by Dr. Zachary was on the topic of Gratitude.

He mentioned that often we look but do not see. Get the beam out of your eye! Seeing is to pay attention – see the gift around us. Where does the gift come from? Develop the ability to look at something and see it in a different way.

As I simmer all the insights I received, so many of them are validating all the reasons I am moving forward in the Master Key Experience. It is causing me to look at things in different ways, much bigger than before.

I am really learning to be creative to get the basic assignments done when placed in different situations. Ear plugs to deaden noises before bed and recording all my repeated assignments to listen to at times when saying them out loud is not going to work.

There were times when I had to laugh. I’d searched for a quiet spot and suddenly someone showed up wanting to talk. For the most part, it was a gentle pause – then right back to it.

Till next week- do your best!!