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I recently returned from a silent retreat.  What's a silent retreat you might ask.  Well it's literally a weekend retreat where you don't talk.  It's intended to help you connect with God, to just being still and listening.  I've been doing this pretty much annually for over 25 years now.  It's a wonderful experience for me and I look forward to it every year. On Saturday I went for a walk and I intentionally slowed my pace and walked in a very mindful way.  First thing I noticed was how fast I normally walk and man was I missing a lot.  I slowed down and began to really take in my surroundings.  The retreat center is situated on the beautiful Raven River near Caroline, AB, it's really breath taking everywhere you walk.  Before long I noticed a line of small evergreen trees.  A much smaller one than the rest caught my eye right away, it was a not so green evergreen anymore.  I had walked by it before several times since arriving but this time I had slowed m