Hi Lenka and Tomáš,
as for my dark retreat, I don’t even know what to say, except perhaps that it was a really valuable experience, one I’d love to repeat.
Since the dark retreat I feel calmer
Even after almost two months I feel calmer and definitely more balanced than before my stay with you. When I got home, a family crisis was waiting for me, and the things I found out were not pleasant at all. The dark retreat and my conversation with Tomáš showed me a different way of looking at everyone around me, and above all at my family. I have to say it helped me a lot to deal with the situation with a bit of perspective and love.
The darkness in the cabin is kind
Otherwise, the darkness inside the cabin felt kind to me, somehow my own; I wasn’t afraid of it at all, which surprised even me. The only thing I was wary of was that strange darkness out there, outside. I don’t know why, but it really bothered me that I couldn’t lock myself in the cabin. I kept worrying that an uninvited guest might come into the cabin (I don’t mean Tomáš and Lenka), but maybe some curious person wanting to know what was inside. Thank you for making it possible for me to spend a week in the dark, and also that it was with you.
I think Tomáš is an excellent therapist; unfortunately I didn’t get the chance to meet Lenka in person.
Have a wonderful 2016, and I hope we’ll meet again some day, I’d really love that.
With love, Katka
