2023 Reflection + 2024 Life Visioning - A Half-day Retreat in SF
About this event
Life moves fast - the end of 2023 is upon us! The changing of the year is the perfect chance to reflect on the year that's passed and refocus on what makes us feel alive - the relationships, work, social activities, and play that we want to dedicate ourselves to.
This retreat will provide the space and guidance to connect with what’s important. You’ll explore the various facets of your life from a variety of angles - things you want to explore and dig deeper on, let go of, big shifts you want to make, and more. You’ll also be invited to daily planning calls to ensure you stay in touch with what you want for your life.
What to expect:
Time and space to write, feel, and think about what happened in 2023 and what you want to happen in 2024
Guided reflection and journaling, intention-setting, and goal-setting to explore what’s important to you in the new year
Best practices for writing specific, achievable goals
Small group conversation to share and get feedback
A vision doc - that you write - to guide you in the new year
Ongoing opportunities to check in on your goals via weekly and daily group calls
Who's facilitating?
The retreat is facilitated by Ravi Mishra, who has spent the past few years combining his deep background in zen and meditation with his career in entrepreneurship and product to assemble the methods used at this retreat and the other Homeroom Gatherings. These Gatherings occur quarterly, monthly, and daily with different lengths and practices to collectively offer a framework for life intentionality.
Ravi has spent two decades sitting at the intersection of being effective at work and cultivating a fulfilling life. He's been a practicing Zen Buddhist since 2008, attending 2-3 weeklong retreats and spending more than a month each year at the Zen monastery at which he practices. Professionally, he's started a couple companies (1 exit) and held senior product roles at Shopify, Warby Parker, Avaaz.org, and Indeed, and has coached, consulted, and invested in startups and product management for almost a decade.
Pricing:
If you prefer to pay-what-you-can, simply Venmo me at @Ravi-Mishra any amount and which day you want to come and I'll add you to the event.
The event is priced low to be open to everyone regardless of wealth. There will be a call for donations at the end of the retreat for those who are able to contribute.
Private sessions:
I'm available to run a private session of this retreat for you and you group of friends, work team, or company. Just drop me a line here: https://www.ravimishra.com/contact
Agenda
Opening: Introductions and 5 minute meditation
Review: Celebrations and wins
— Short break —
Review: Making cuts and shifts (first pass)
Conversation and sharing
— Lunch break —
Intentions: Brainstorming and setting (first pass)
Goals: Brainstorming and setting (first pass)
Conversation and sharing
— Short meditation and break —
Digging deeper: Asking why and the "Why Tree"
Digging deeper: Who do you want to be in 2024?
Conversation and sharing
Wrap-up: Re-visit goals and intentions
Wrap-up: Write your "Compass Document"