A choice and a decision -- The call to journey and to seek the other -- Awareness : learning to focus your attention -- Awakening : the movement from less to more -- Seeking solitude and silence -- Conversion : a change in attitude and perception -- The abundant life -- Retreats past and present -- Choosing a retreat center -- Setting realistic goals and expectations -- The role of the retreat director -- After your retreat, the laundry will still be waiting -- Getting ready to pray -- Scripture passages for reflection -- An eight day scriptural retreat -- A homemade retreat -- Ten companions for the journey -- Typical retreat schedules -- Ten best internet resources -- Ten good books -- Prayers.